Karen Silins

Career coach · Kansas City, MO · in person and virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Career Exploration & Transition Coaching
Individuals exploring or transitioning careers		 In-depth intake sessions · Validated assessments · Career options evaluation · Work environment determination · Research resources on request
Career Management Coaching
Individuals preparing for significant career events		 Education and professional development selection · Promotion opportunities · Personal brand and image building · Career transition timing · Handling layoffs and forced changes on request
Interview Coaching
Job seekers preparing for interviews		 Strategy sessions · Interview question preparation · Salary negotiation guidance · Behavioral interview preparation · Interview types coaching on request
Mock Interviews
Job seekers wanting practice interviews		 2 sessions · One-hour industry-specific interview by external HR or management · Detailed analysis and improvement tips in second appointment on request
Executive Coaching
Leaders and managers		 Leadership development · Management skills · Team leadership · Employee engagement · Decision making on request
Social Media Coaching
Individuals wanting to enhance personal brand		 LinkedIn · Twitter · Facebook · Pinterest · Snapchat on request
Networking Coaching
Individuals wanting to expand networking		 Networking strategies · Approaching new contacts · Gathering critical information · Networking for job search and career advancement on request
Personal Branding and Messaging Coaching
Individuals developing personal brand		 Personal brand identification · Marketing message creation · Networking sound bites on request
Job Search Strategy Coaching
Job seekers		 Job market perspectives · Job search structuring · Back-door search method · Company research · Action plan development on request
Image Consulting
Individuals wanting professional image		 Professional style discovery · Wardrobe development · Accessories, makeup, color analysis on request

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

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Free phone consultation to determine needs · Tailored service or package recommendations · Personalized coaching and resume writing sessions · Delivery of career documents and coaching guidance
Assessments
Validated assessments for career exploration, Multiple career assessments and inventories
Before coaching
Human Resources Director, Human Resources; Opera Performer, Vocal Educator, Choral Director, Music/Performing Arts

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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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
  4. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  5. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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