Gayle Petrillo

Career coach · Tucson, AZ · in person and virtual

"First Impressions is an image consulting and career coaching firm." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Customer Service Training
companies
active listening · exceed customer expectations on request
Appearances Training
companies
dress code · body language · eye contact · tone of voice · etiquette on request
Gossip Avoidance Training
companies
morale improvement · productivity enhancement · employee retention · customer satisfaction on request
Secret Shopper Experience
companies
unbiased customer perspective · feedback for restaurants, apartments, car dealerships, retail stores, healthcare on request
Team Building Training
companies
team strength · recognition importance · team member comfort with recognition on request
Career Coaching
individuals seeking first job, middle management, or C-Suite leadership roles
identify barriers to job · collaborate and coach for role challenges · identify transferable skills and goals · enhance strengths on request
Resume Writing
job seekers
cover letter and resume creation · build resumes that stand out on request
Interview Preparation
job seekers with interviews
mock interviews · virtual and in-person · enhance confidence on request
Negotiation Techniques Coaching
job offer recipients
homework for salary negotiation · maximize job offer on request
Networking Strategies Coaching
individuals seeking to improve networking
networking as art form · make good first impressions · obtain referrals 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 LinkedInyesyesyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersyesyesyesyesyesyes
Job search strategyyesyesyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changeyesyesyesyesyesyes
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
Interview key stakeholders · Determine needs and outcome expectations · Discuss budget · Customize plan of action
Before coaching
operations, human resources, finance, strategic planning, customer relations and business development; healthcare, financial services, television, retail selling men's and women's designer clothing and accessories

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. 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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