Palmer Group
Career coach · Des Moines, IA · in person and virtual
"Palmer Group has been trusted to identify accomplished leaders whose skill sets and knowledge align with your company's culture and long-term goals." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Executive Search companies needing to fill critical executive positions |
lead all aspects of recruitment process · sourcing · interviewing · consulting with hiring team · choose final candidate | on request |
| Engaged Executive Search companies looking for flexible, cost-effective solution for mid-level to senior roles |
clients source own candidates · clients more involved in interview process | on request |
| Outplacement & Career Transition Services companies needing to support laid-off employees |
in-person one-on-one counseling and coaching · expert advice on job search strategies and networking · personalized resume assistance and social media training · comprehensive job search tools and training · customized coaching for entry through executive-level experience | on request |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| 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 | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Understand Your Needs · Source Top Talent · Screen & Interview · Candidate Presentation · References & Evaluations · Close & Onboard
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. |
| 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. |
| Career direction | Weeks of reading and conversations about roles that fit. Callings can show your strengths and the pay for each role. | You already have two or three target roles. | You do not know what comes next, or you want structure and a formal assessment. |
Times are our estimates. Try Callings.
Questions to ask before hiring
- What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
- What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
- Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)
Their website promises results: "Palmer Group offers a guarantee period, during which we will replace a candidate if they leave the company.". No coach can guarantee a job, interviews or a placement rate. Be careful with anyone who does, and with promises of a "hidden job market" or exclusive recruiter access.
What they publish
- Prices: not found on their website
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: not found on their website
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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