Amanda Beards O’Connell

Career coach · Salt Lake City, UT · virtual

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Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Personal Brand Definition
students and early career individuals		 self-assessment of strengths, skills, values, interests · input from others · continuity across media · compelling elevator pitch on request
Resume and Cover Letter Development
students and early career individuals		 professional resume design · highlight academic achievements, internships, relevant experiences · align to personal brand and target industry · cover letter writing guidance on request
Networking Strategy Development
students and early career individuals		 networking strategy · leveraging LinkedIn · attending industry events · making meaningful professional connections on request
Interview Preparation
students and early career individuals		 preparation for common interview questions and scenarios · practice responses · develop confident communication style · mock interviews with feedback on request
Career Transition Support
students and early career individuals who have landed a job or internship		 strategies for smooth transition into new role · goal setting for first 90 days · ongoing support for adaptation and career development on request
Job Offer Evaluation and Negotiation
students and early career individuals who receive job offers		 job offer evaluation · employment agreement review · understanding compensation and benefits · negotiating terms on request
Talent Strategy Consulting
companies		 business goals and organizational structure analysis · hiring needs assessment · salary benchmarks and competitor intelligence · talent acquisition team performance and spend review · go-forward talent function optimization plan on request
Strategic Sourcing and Candidate Marketing
companies		 diversified sourcing strategy · talent mapping · candidate-centric marketing collateral and campaigns on request
Screening, Selection, and On-boarding Consulting
companies		 equity, accessibility, and efficiency evaluation of screening and selection · assessment techniques implementation · onboarding program creation on request
Candidate Experience Consulting
companies		 candidate experience assessment · toolkits for talent teams · metrics establishment for recruiting process improvement on request

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

Where they fit

StudentsEarlyMidManagerDirectorVP / C-suite
Resume and LinkedInyesyesnononono
Interviews and offersyesyesnononono
Job search strategyyesyesnononono
Career direction and changeyesyesnononono
Leadershipnononononono
Personal brandyesyesnononono

How they work

Process
self-assessment and reflection · input from others · personal brand crafting · resume and cover letter development · networking strategy development · interview preparation and mock interviews
Before coaching
Senior Talent Acquisition Leader, talent acquisition and strategy (20 years)

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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