Connections Career Planning and Services
Career coach · Grand Rapids, MI · in person and virtual
"At Connections Career Planning and Services, we help connect you to your ideal career from start to finish." (in their words, on their website)
Services
| Service | What is included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resume and Cover Letter Review Package those needing a fresh perspective and minor edits |
3-day turnaround · one-on-one, in-depth phone consultation · resume and/or cover letter review | $150 |
| New Resume those needing a brand new resume |
3-day turnaround · 3 revision rounds · one-on-one, in-depth phone consultation · new custom resume design · three free updates and edits | $250 |
| New Cover Letter those needing a brand new cover letter |
3-day turnaround · 3 revision rounds · one-on-one, in-depth phone consultation · new custom cover letter design · three free updates and edits | $250 |
| Career Coaching Sessions | interview prep · skill development · career plan | $100 |
| 3 Month Career Coaching Plan | 12 weeks · career coaching sessions · career level package | $2,060 |
| 6 Month Career Coaching Plan | 24 weeks · career coaching sessions · career level package | $3,150 |
| 1 Year Career Coaching Plan | 52 weeks · career coaching sessions · career level package | $5,310 |
| Entry Level Package entry level professionals |
resume & cover letter (1 page) · interview prep (30min) · LinkedIn update | $250 |
| Mid-Level Package mid-level professionals |
resume & cover letter (1 page) · interview prep (30min) · LinkedIn update | $350 |
| Senior Level Package senior level professionals |
resume & cover letter (1 page) · interview prep (30min) · LinkedIn update | $450 |
As published on their website, read Sep 30, 2026.
How they compare
- Their packages start at $150. Of the 905 career coaches in our directory who publish a package price, 22% start at the same price or lower.
- $100 a session. Of the 683 career coaches who publish a session price, 32% charge the same or less.
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 | yes | yes | yes |
| Interviews and offers | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Job search strategy | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Career direction and change | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Leadership | no | no | no | no | no | no |
| Personal brand | no | no | no | no | no | no |
How they work
- Process
- one-on-one, in-depth phone consultation · resume and/or cover letter creation or update · interview preparation and skill development · career plan development · workshops tailored to audience needs
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. |
| Interviews | 3 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. |
| 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)
- 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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