Insightful Aspirations
Career coach · Springfield, MO · virtual
"Darlene helps people do more than find a job—she helps them pursue meaningful careers they can feel passionate about." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Resume Package | free personal interview · one professional resume customized for the position · two cover letters · reference sheet if needed | $350 |
| Additional Resume | additional resume | $50 |
| Additional Cover Letter | additional cover letter | $25 |
| Career Coaching Package for High School & College Students High School & College Students |
3 sessions · 30-minute consultation · 3 coaching sessions approximately 1 hour each | $400 |
| Additional Coaching Hour | 1 session · additional coaching session | $50 |
| Disabled Individuals Career Coaching and Resume Writing Individuals with disabilities |
tailored career coaching · resume writing services · personalized strategies · highlighting unique strengths · navigating job market | on request |
| Displaced Workers Career Coaching and Resume Writing Displaced workers |
personalized career coaching · expert resume writing · rediscover passion · unlock potential in job market | on request |
| Rush Order Service | 2-day turnaround · priority upgrade · delivery within 48 hours excluding weekends and holidays | $50 |
| Professional Bios Package | personal interview · one professional resume customized for the position · two cover letters · reference sheet if needed | $100 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $350. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 43% start at the same price or lower.
- $50 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 8% charge the same or less.
- 6 years coaching; the median for career coaches in our directory is 14.
Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.
Where they fit
| Students | Early | Mid | Manager | Director | VP / C-suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resume and LinkedIn | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Interviews and offers | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | no | no | no |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- Assess strongest and weakest areas · Reinforce strong areas · Address roadblocks · Provide effective strategies and tools · Encourage self-reflection · Create benchmarks for students
- Before coaching
- Healthcare Education Trainer and Consultant, Healthcare education, Epic electronic medical record system (8 years)
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. |
| 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
- Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
- If I land a job partway through, what happens to the sessions I have not used? (multi-session package)
- 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)
What they publish
- Prices: yes
- What each service includes: yes
- A free consultation: yes
- Refund or cancellation terms: not found on their website
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