About Us
About CareerPro, INC
We offer career strategy, executive coaching, and outplacement services for professionals, companies, and government organizations.
CareerPro Inc. is a woman-owned boutique firm with over 30 years of experience helping professionals and organizations grow. We provide personalized career services for individuals at every stage, from early career to executive level, and partner with corporate, government, and nonprofit clients on executive coaching, training, talent development, and thoughtful outplacement. Our mission is to help people advance their careers and organizations strengthen leadership, culture, and employer reputation.
Featured In
CareerPro Inc. has been recognized by and contributed expertise to numerous respected publications and media platforms, including:
- Forbes.com Coaches Council (300+ expert panel quotes and 54 feature articles through February 2019)
- CNN-Money
- Yahoo!
- Hotjobs (multiple featured interviews)
- AOL Career Center
- The Ladders (multiple feature columns)
- The News & Observer
- Monster (multiple quotes in feature articles)
- WRAL-TV
- NBC (Raleigh local affiliate)
- CBS (national feature on hybrid careers)
- 90+ LinkedIn articles
- Podcasts and podcast guest appearances
- Corporate outplacement webinars
- Executive weekly and monthly meetings and events
Our Mission
Our mission for organizations and companies we serve focuses on improving the effectiveness of business through strategic human capital initiatives. Our mission for individuals is to help you maximize your skills/talent to identify your desired career path and discover job opportunities that fit you and your work life mission.
Our Philosophy
With our boutique nature, CareerPro Inc. offers support designed around the needs of the individual or company. Our capacity to work with individuals and client companies spans all outplacement, pre-boarding, and individual career services. We have led the introduction of web portfolios, research and new media applications for our clients. We have collaborated and worked with many top career services people and leaders to gain insight into your needs. We also lead industry discussions on best practices, persona and business integrity. Our code of ethics remains firm and strong.
Why Choose CareerPro Inc.
With CareerPro as your dedicated advocate, your career search deserves more than just automation and algorithms. We specialize in supporting executives and professionals navigating career transitions—whether by choice or circumstance. Our Individual Career Services emphasize human-first connections, the way most new job opportunities are found and jobs are won. From the very first conversation, we center your story, your strengths, and your aspirations—helping you explore new directions with clarity and confidence.
Our approach combines personalized strategies with genuine support. You’ll receive expert one-on-one coaching, resume and LinkedIn refinement, and thoughtful career exploration—all grounded in meaningful dialogue. We don’t just help you “apply”—we help you connect. Our clients gain access to trusted coaches, targeted tools, and practical insights that align with their values and goals.
You’ll also be invited to our weekly CareerPro Speaker Series, a unique opportunity to engage with executive recruiters, hiring leaders, and other industry experts. These live, interactive sessions provide insider knowledge and strategic tips, build confidence, and spark new connections. At CareerPro, you’re not navigating change alone—you can become part of a professional network which includes expert career coaches truly committed to your growth and success.
Meet Our Expert Team
Our team focuses on helping our clients and stakeholders reach their goals. Through decades of experience, highly individualized strategy, and knowing hiring best practices we partner with you to bring value added insight, awareness, and guidance, along with the use of the most current methodologies and tools.
John M. O'Connor
President & CEO CareerPro Inc.
John M. O'Connor
President & CEO
In his 30th year of career strategy coaching, outplacement and best practices in career services, John M. O'Connor has written 31 Feature Articles and been cited in 100+ Expert Panel Quote publications for Forbes on career and workplace issues. He became the first private practice Reach Branding Certified Specialist in North Carolina and is the first Certified Federal Job Search Trainer (CFJST). With a unique fiction writing pedigree, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Bowling Green State University. He has written multiple LinkedIn articles and contributed to career transition stories for Yahoo! Hotjobs, Monster.com, CNN-Money, The Ladders, AOL.com, and in many newspaper publications. His diversified experience includes serving as a college professor and as a United States Army officer. John is a keynote speaker and corporate trainer offering consultations, best workplace issues and human resource services.
Dana Gower
VP Client Services
Sterling Fulton
Executive Coach
David Snyder
Executive Coach
David Mantica
Executive Coach
Linda Reyes
Creative Director
Rachel E
HR Consultant
Your Questions Answered
Find answers to the most common questions about CareerPro Inc.
What types of clients does CareerPro Inc. serve?
CareerPro Inc. works with individual professionals from early career through senior executive levels, as well as corporate and government organizations seeking support for their leaders and teams.
Do you work with clients outside the Raleigh–Durham and North Carolina area?
Yes. While we are based in North Carolina, we regularly work with clients across the United States and beyond through virtual coaching, consulting, and training engagements.
How does CareerPro Inc. support individual professionals in their careers?
We help individuals clarify their direction, build a strong career brand, and navigate transitions through services such as innovative résumés, LinkedIn best practices, advanced job search strategies, and advocacy and assessments.
How is CareerPro Inc. different from larger, traditional outplacement and coaching firms?
As a boutique firm, we design engagements around the specific needs of each individual or organization, drawing on 30+ years of experience, innovative tools like web portfolios and new media, and a strong code of ethics.
Do you offer both virtual and in‑person services?
Yes. We offer flexible delivery formats, including virtual sessions and in‑person meetings, allowing us to support busy executives, dispersed teams, and individual clients wherever they are.
What industries and career levels do you specialize in?
We work across a wide range of industries and functions, supporting professionals from early career to C‑suite, as well as veterans and other specialized groups navigating complex transitions.
What forms of payment do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards through our secure online payment center or over the phone, cash and/or corporate checks. Visit our Payment Policy Page for more information.
How do we get started as an individual client or as an organization?
The first step is to contact us for a free consultation so we can have a conversation about your needs—whether you are an individual exploring career options or an organization seeking leadership, talent, or outplacement support—so we can recommend a tailored engagement and next steps.