I specialize in helping editors and storytellers navigate the next steps in their careers.
Journalism and editorial work is not what it used to be — the roles are constantly changing and the path isn’t as straight forward. I know this first-hand — I was an editor myself for 20+ years before becoming a recruiter and career coach. I now work with media and non-media brands to find their talent in content marketing, brand publishing, and other editorial-like content areas. I feel strongly that editors make the best hires. Let me help you discover your unique, transferrable skill set and optimize your marketing materials to move your career in a new, exciting direction.
My services have been streamlined and updated based on feedback and success with my previous coaching clients (see testimonials below). I’m looking forward to working with you and welcoming you into The Talent Fairy family. xo, Chandra
CAREER THERAPY
“I’m just stuck.” I hear this a lot in our industry. Maybe you’re in a job that’s paying the health insurance (whew), but isn’t providing any career growth. Or you made a pivot, but you sense a reorg is coming … again. Or you’re simply exhausted by the emotional roller coaster of the job market right now. Unlike my project-based coaching packages that focus on getting your marketing materials in shape (see below), Career Therapy provides ongoing support. We’ll meet regularly to solve problems, celebrate wins, and make sure your career doesn’t get pushed to the bottom of your to-do list.
Career Therapy is right for you if … (click to open)
☐ You have a job, but you know it’s not sustainable.
☐ You’ve made a career pivot but still haven’t landed where you want to be, or know where that should be.
☐ You’re UNDERemployed and struggling to figure out what’s next.
☐ You’re tired of job searching alone and want someone in your corner.
☐ You need accountability to stay motivated and keep your job search moving.
☐ You’re getting interviews but not offers—and can’t figure out if it’s you, the market, or both.
☐ You want a trusted sounding board before making career decisions (quitting, asking for a promotion, managing up, etc.)
☐ You’re feeling burned out, discouraged, or stuck after months of no change.
☐ You want help navigating office politics, difficult managers, or a toxic work environment.
☐ You’re wondering whether it’s time to stay, go, or pivot again.
☐ You want to be more intentional about building your network and personal brand.
☐ You need ongoing guidance, strategy, and encouragement from someone who understands today’s hiring market.
☐ You want someone to tell it to you like it is, with just a dash of sugar coating. Or fairy dust. 😉
Open to See What’s NOT included
What is not included: Career Therapy does not include a full resume rewrite — although we can discuss your resume and other marketing materials on any of our calls. Also note that my coaching and recruiting are separate services. My coaching helps you position yourself more effectively in the market, but as a recruiter I work on behalf of companies filling roles—so I cannot guarantee job placement.
Open to See Cost
Payment is made in six monthly installments.
3x month for 6 months: $499/month (alumni rate: $469/month)
2x month for 6 months: $379/month (alumni rate: $349/month)
1x month for 6 months $199/month (alumni rate: $175/month)
Alumni = anyone who has previously bought any 3+ hour Talent Fairy package.
✨ Career Therapy is a six-month coaching program designed to help you build momentum, stay accountable, and navigate today’s unpredictable job market. You have the freedom to book your sessions at your convenience via my calendar service.
Email [email protected] for a 15 min complimentary consultation. If we are a good fit, I will send you a link to pay and we’ll get started!
The Full Edit: Clarity & Strategy package
Need some fairy dust sprinkled on your career about right now? The Full Edit combines all of the elements of my Quick & Dirty package plus my Job Search Strategy package. Together we will define your unique skillset and identify your most transferrable skills, fully update your marketing materials (resume + LinkedIn) so they sparkle, and create a customized game plan that gets you in front of the right hiring managers and brands. This package is a new package based on feedback from clients who needed more time than the Quick & Dirty package allows.
Open to See What’s Included
Five 1-hour coaching sessions focused on:
Defining your career goals and identifying your most marketable and transferrable skills.
Crafting a unique value proposition to serve as your guiding light throughout the job search
A comprehensive view of the editorial/content marketing industry so you understand where you (and your skills) best fit.
Guiding you to fully optimize your LinkedIn profile so you are discoverable and attractive to hiring managers, recruiters — and yes, even AI
Job search strategy tailored to the current job market including networking tactics that feel authentic, outreach scripts that get responses, and how to circumvent the Linked In pit of despair.
+ a full resume rewrite
Also included: Access to The Talent Fairy Career Resource Guide, which includes cover letter template; community-reported salary lists; examples of strong editorial portfolios, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles; an ongoing list of niche job boards, industry newsletters, and communities to join/follow; and recommended skills courses. You’ll also be added to my database of talent for upcoming roles I’m filling.
✨ At the end of our work together, you won’t just have shiny new materials — you’ll have clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap to land your next role.
Open to See What’s NOT included
What is not included: Coaching and recruiting are separate services. My coaching helps you position yourself more effectively in the market, but as a recruiter I work on behalf of companies filling roles—so I cannot guarantee job placement.
✨ At the end of our work together, you won’t just have shiny new materials — you’ll have clarity, confidence, and a clear roadmap to land your next role.
Open to See Cost
$1,450. includes 5 hours coaching + full resume rewrite
Are you a member of the After Magazines group? (IYKYK!) You get a 10% discount ($1,305).
Are you a recent grad? Recent grads get 50% all services.
Email [email protected] for a 15 min complimentary consultation. If we are a good fit, I will send you a link to pay and we’ll get started!
The Quick & Dirty package
This package is for those who have a good idea of what they want to next but need help getting there. We will power through an assessment of your skills and goals, provide a quick and dirty rundown of the job market and content industry as it stands today, and get your marketing materials refreshed.
Open to see what’s included:
Three hours of 1:11 Coaching:
Defining your career goals and identifying your most marketable and transferrable skills.
Crafting a unique value proposition to serve as your guiding light throughout the job search
Gaining context in editorial/content marketing industry so you understand where you (and your skills) best fit.
Guiding you to fully optimize your LinkedIn profile so you are discoverable and attractive to hiring managers, recruiters — and AI
+ a full resume rewrite
Also included: Access to The Talent Fairy Career Resource Guide, which includes cover letter template; community-reported salary lists; examples of strong editorial portfolios, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles; an ongoing list of niche job boards, industry newsletters, and communities to join/follow; and recommended skills courses. You’ll also be added to my database of talent to be considered for upcoming roles I’m filling.
Open to See What’s NOT included
What is not included: Coaching and recruiting are separate services. My coaching helps you position yourself more effectively in the market, but as a recruiter I work on behalf of companies filling roles—so I cannot guarantee job placement.
Open to see cost:
$1,100 for 3 coaching sessions + full resume rewrite
Are you a member of the After Magazines group? (IYKYK!) You get a 10% discount ($990).
Are you a recent grad? Recent grads get 50% all services.
Email [email protected] for a 15 min complimentary consultation. If we are a good fit, I will send you a link to pay and we’ll get started.
Coaching Power Hour
Are you in a professional pickle and need quick advice to get you out of it? Book a Talent Fairy Power Hour! In this 60-minute session I can help with acute issues such as getting through a professional faux pas, quitting your job gracefully, negotiating for more money, or if you should (or shouldn’t) take that job on offer. This service includes the 60 min phone / video call session plus 14 days of follow-up support via email.
Email [email protected], and I’ll send you a link to pay ($249) and a link to my calendar to book ASAP.
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Testimonials
former journalist, 2024
“I’m now the director of brand journalism and thought leadership for a global nonprofit! You’d steered me toward brand publishing and thought leadership in our sessions. Thank you, sincerely, for your help and advice. Without your coaching and resume overhaul I wouldn’t have landed a role like this.”
E.S.
“My resume and LinkedIn profile are now 10,000% better. And for the first time, I have an idea of where I belong outside of traditional media. Means the world…. In other news, I got a job!”
M.F.
“I truly feel like your career coaching helped me so much in my job search this time around and really made me a confident interviewer and a stand-out candidate.”
L.L.
“Thank you so much! And thank you for the excellent coaching. I feel like I learned a lot, and I am much better prepared to take on the job search!”
C.G.
“Thank you so much for your support and guidance. The one thing that really made all the difference was being clear about the type of company I wanted to work for. When I stopped applying to jobs that I could do and started looking for companies that I wanted to work for things really turned …
L.Z.
“I needed to let you know that literally the first job application I submitted with my new rez and cover letter written based on your resources/blog post got me an interview!”
Former EIC
“So many people [from my previous employer] wanted to know my secret for getting another job, and I told them all it was working with you. It put me in the right mindset, gave me the words and ideas to use with corporate folks, and then helped me get a great package in the end. …
Madeleine Fournier
“I had an interview today where my interviewer called my resume ‘absolutely fabulous’ and I knew it was due to the updates you made! Actually, I have 7 or 8 interviews this week, and this job search has been markedly different from my previous one, thanks to all your help. Additionally, the worksheet you had me …
Well, Hello!
Thanks for taking a look at my services. I’m looking forward to helping you find a job, and a career, you love. To learn more about me and my own career journey, please see my bio. If you have any questions about my services or the coaching process, email me at [email protected].
