Vertical Media Solutions
Career coach · Grand Rapids, MI · in person and virtual
Credentials they list: CTI CPCC, PARWCC CPCC, PARWCC CPRW
"Vertical Media Solutions provides professional resume writing services and career coaching in Michigan for professionals at every level." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| VMS Outplacement Essentials employees transitioning to new jobs |
powerful marketing documents written by certified professional resume writers | $1,600 |
| VMS Outplacement Essentials PLUS employees transitioning to new jobs |
personalized, in-depth job search strategy · interview coaching sessions | $2,400 |
| VMS Outplacement Professional PLUS employees transitioning to new jobs |
personalized, in-depth job search strategy · interview coaching sessions | $3,000 |
| VMS Outplacement Executive Essentials employees transitioning to new jobs |
personalized, in-depth job search strategy · interview coaching sessions | $3,500 |
| VMS Outplacement Professional employees transitioning to new jobs |
one-on-one coaching · current career strategies · Strategic Action Plan | $3,700 |
| VMS Outplacement Executive PLUS employees transitioning to new jobs |
personalized, in-depth job search strategy · interview coaching sessions | $4,200 |
| Professional Resume Writing professionals at every career stage |
ATS-optimized resumes · personalized to reflect goals · tailored for industry and career level | on request |
| Executive Resume Writing Services senior leaders, C-suite executives |
2 weeks · executive-appropriate structure and language · positioning strategy · LinkedIn profile alignment | on request |
| Executive Bios senior leaders, board appointments, keynote speakers |
professional executive bios for leadership brand positioning | on request |
| Federal Resume Writing Services federal job applicants |
USAJOBS-compliant resumes · core competencies, duties, KSAs · optimized to job announcement | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- 17 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
How they work
- Process
- career evaluation · positioning strategy · resume development · review and refinement · LinkedIn alignment
Do it yourself, or hire a coach?
| Doing it yourself | Usually enough when | A coach earns the fee when | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resume | 4 to 8 hours for a strong base, then about 30 minutes per posting. Callings can tailor it to each job. | You are staying in the same field and level and have recent results to cite. | You are changing field or level, coming back after a long break, or many applications brought no interviews. |
| Interviews | 3 to 6 hours of practice out loud per interview process. Callings can prepare you for each job you track. | Early rounds in a format you know. | Final rounds, panels, a new kind of role, or you tend to freeze. |
| Job search | A target list, a weekly plan and steady outreach. Callings builds the weekly plan and tracks every application, free. | Interviews are coming in. | Three months without traction, or a senior search that runs on your network. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Which body issued your credential, and can I check it there? (credential listed)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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