Ed Samuel

Career coach · Kennett Square, PA · in person and virtual

Credentials they list: DISC

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Direct Assessment & Consultation 1 session · 550-question assessment covering personality, interests, skills, and values · detailed 34-page report · custom action plan · 2-hour coaching session with Ed Samuel on request
Specialized Job Search Coaching for Professionals Over 55
experienced professionals navigating career shifts later in life		 tailored support for career shifts later in life on request
Professional Resume Writing and Optimization collaborative resume creation · improve human readability · improve ATS performance on request
LinkedIn Profile Development build or enhance profile · increase recruiter visibility · establish professional digital brand on request
Strategic Branding Across Platforms personalized coaching for LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook · create cohesive professional image on request
Advanced Interview Coaching (EIP) extensive interview preparation · personalized feedback · mock interviews on request
Network Expansion Techniques learn to strategically grow and leverage networks on request
Executive Pitch Coaching perfect career story · deliver compelling presentations to hiring managers on request
Disciplined Job Search Strategy structured plans to stay focused and consistent during career transition on request
Accessing the Hidden Job Market learn to bypass job board black holes · connect directly with decision-makers on request

As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Free one-on-one consultation to explore career status, transition points, and goals · Discovery conversation to align career direction with values and purpose · Resume submission and LinkedIn connection before consultation · Collaborative resume creation and strategic career development sessions · Personalized coaching on job search, branding, interview preparation, and networking
Assessments
Career Direct Assessment, DiSC personality assessment

Do it yourself, or hire a coach?

Doing it yourselfUsually enough whenA coach earns the fee when
Resume4 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.
Interviews3 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 searchA 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.

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