MERS Goodwill Industries

Career coach · virtual

"We assist individuals with barriers to employment with determining appropriate vocational goals, and identifying areas which may interfere with success." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Adult Job Assistance
adults in Kansas City area
career coaching · resume assistance · cover letter assistance · interview preparation · workplace essentials workshops on request
WIOA Adult and Dislocated Worker Program
adults financially eligible or dislocated workers in Jefferson and Franklin Counties, Missouri
career counseling · plan development · workshops · skills training · tuition support on request
Missouri Work Assistance
individuals receiving Temporary Assistance cash benefits from FSD in 60 Missouri counties
vocational counseling · job readiness training · job placement assistance · supportive services on request
Excel Center® Adult High School
adults seeking a high school diploma
tuition-free high school diploma · college credits · industry-recognized certifications on request
Supported Living Program supported living services on request
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
seniors
community service employment on request
Forest Park Southeast Program employment services on request
Juvenile Justice Program (St. Louis City)
juveniles in St. Louis City
juvenile justice employment services on request
Apprenticeship Program apprenticeship services on request
Sheltered Employment Program (St. Louis) sheltered employment services on request

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

Where they fit

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

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.

Times are our estimates. Try Callings.

Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  2. What are your cancellation and refund terms? (no refund terms on their site)
  3. Who do you usually work with, and how long does a typical engagement last? (always worth asking)

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