John M. O'Connor

Career coach · Raleigh, NC · in person and virtual

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"CareerPro coaches work with you to maximize the effectiveness of your career tool kit and navigate the competitive career transition process." (in their words, on their website)

Services

ServiceWhat is includedPrice
Corporate Outplacement Service
terminated employees of client companies		 1:1 personal attention · group live or live online educational sessions · resumes, cover letters, interview preparation · professional job search plan · career coaching and encouragement on request
Talent & Recruitment Services
companies seeking to attract and retain top talent		 candidate sourcing using network and technology · defining and finding important players · contingent, retained or hybrid search methods · executive coaching for talent retention · competency-based assessments on request
Individual Career Coaching and Services
individuals employed, transitioning, or seeking advancement		 skills, strengths, and emotional intelligence assessment · resume and career collateral development · group connections, networking, and engagement · interview preparation · career toolkit access on request
Military Transition Program
military members transitioning to federal or civilian roles		 10-day turnaround · military-to-civilian resume development · federal government resume and job search plan · networking guidance · optional add-ons: interviewing, personal branding, recruiter advocacy, publishing tracks on request
Personal Branding Service
individuals seeking to establish a personal brand		 one on one conversation · writing, rewriting, drafting · editing content for Word, PDF, LinkedIn and other platforms · creating compelling collateral · dynamic branding on request

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

How they compare

Computed by Callings from the prices and experience coaches publish. Not a rating.

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
Understand needs and sensitivities of organization · Minimize disruption and concerns of all parties · Reduce anxieties and build confidence · Maintain organization’s brand in marketplace · Provide 1:1 job search assistance · Deliver group live training sessions
Assessments
skills, strengths, and emotional intelligence assessment, competency-based assessments
Before coaching
United States Army Reserve officer, military; college professor, education

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.

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Questions to ask before hiring

  1. What does it cost in total, and what is included? (no published price)
  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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