Tracy Costello

Career coach · Tampa, FL · virtual

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"Career Coaching and Professional Development Training for MS, PhDs, & Postdocs Be Intentional to achieve your dream career" (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Free 20 minute Introductory Coaching Session
graduate students, postdocs, and early career professionals		 1 session · ask career questions · resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, interview preparation advice · actionable answers · overview of services offered on request
Career Coaching Session
MS, PhDs, & Postdocs		 1 session · discuss career path · resume, cover letters, LinkedIn profile, interview preparation · pre-meeting review of your materials · post-meeting follow-up if necessary on request
Professional Development Seminars and Workshops
MS, PhDs, & Postdocs		 tools and techniques to achieve a balanced and fulfilling career · maximize transferable skills · establish your brand · 6 components of career exploration · 4 steps in the job search on request
Resume Review Evaluation and Discussion
people stepping out of academia		 1 session · resume creation for a position · evaluation and discussion on request
Interview Preparation
PhD candidates		 1 session · packet of frequently asked questions · discussion of how to respond · formulate responses · formulate questions to ask on request
LinkedIn Profile Review Evaluation and Recommendations
MS, PhDs, & Postdocs		 1 session · evaluation and recommendations for social media profile · tools and techniques to achieve an all-star profile on request

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

How they compare

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Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInnoyesyesnoyesyes
Interviews and offersnoyesyesnoyesyes
Job search strategynoyesyesnoyesyes
Career direction and changenoyesyesnoyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnoyesyesnoyesyes

How they work

Process
Initial free 20 minute coaching session to ask questions and get advice · Full coaching session with pre-meeting review and post-meeting follow-up
Before coaching
postdoctoral fellow, statistics and genetics

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

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  2. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  3. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  4. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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