Mary Southern

Career coach · virtual

"Resume writing, LinkedIn strategy, and job search coaching for senior leaders and professionals who want stronger positioning, greater visibility, and better opportunities." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Professional Resume Writing Service - Entry Level
Entry-level job seekers
Transform academic projects into professional achievements · Highlight transferable skills · Position part-time work as evidence of work ethic · Use confident language $300 to $1,000
Professional Resume Writing Service - Mid-Career
Mid-career professionals
Strategic selection of accomplishments · Industry-specific language · Quantifiable achievements · Narrative thread showing career progression · Positioning for next level $500 to $1,500
Professional Resume Writing Service - Executive Level
Executives and C-suite candidates
Strategic positioning · Industry intelligence · Comprehensive branding · LinkedIn optimization · Executive bio development $650 to $3,000
Resume Generator
Job seekers wanting quick resume generation
1 session · Resume file in PDF or DOCX · Tailored to target job title and description $20
LinkedIn Profile Optimization
Senior leaders and professionals
SEO & keyword-optimized LinkedIn profile · Compelling narrative style · Increase profile views · Engage recruiters and decision-makers on request
Interview Preparation Coaching
Job seekers preparing for interviews
Sharpen answers · Strengthen storytelling · Prepare for difficult questions · Communicate experience with confidence on request
Job Search Coaching
Job seekers needing focused job search strategy
Strengthen positioning · Improve visibility · Create focused strategy for targeting roles · Networking · Applications 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 LinkedInnonoyesyesyesyes
Interviews and offersnonoyesyesyesyes
Job search strategynonoyesyesyesyes
Career direction and changenononononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandnonoyesyesyesyes

How they work

Process
We talk: 15 minutes discussing experience, goals, target roles, and challenges · I recommend the right support based on your needs · We get to work: personalized work around your experience and goals

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. Do you write it yourself, how many revision rounds are included, and do I keep editable files? (done-for-you writing)
  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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