"My biggest challenge when it came to the job search was that I was doing exactly what everyone else was: applying to 100+ applications, waiting to hear back, adjusting my resume constantly, and maybe getting 1 or 2 phone screens a month to positions that didn't even align with my goals and values. I finally decided to pull the trigger and invest in myself and signed up for the CC coaching program.  The most valuable part of the course for me was the consistent support from my coach. He was extremely knowledgeable through every step of the process and had great advice and recommendations as I had to consistently navigate difficulties. There was also a ton of value that I gained from the DJS course as well, especially the VVP. At the end of the day, I really think that going the extra distance and creating a specifically-tailored project to present to the hiring team to address their current challenges or showcase specific skills I have was the final push to get my interview to an offer. Overall, I'm forever indebted to the CC team and wouldn't be where I am today without their help. The course, mentorship, and overall professionalism and expertise is priceless and if you're willing to continue to put in the work, you will be successful and get to where you want (and deserve!) to be."

"Cultivated Culture has been an outstanding career coaching program and a huge value add to my job search. My coach was incredibly accessible and gave thoughtful, tailored advice rather than generic playbooks. His Loom video feedback on my LinkedIn profile and on a key presentation was especially helpful and actionable. I’d highly recommend them to anyone who wants practical, high-impact guidance and real results"

"The biggest change in the job hunt was preparing for tech interviews coming from a management consulting background and “closing” with an upbeat and informative description of past experiences. My coach was an outstanding! He was responsive, attentive and gave me real advice that upped my game and helped get the offer! He also offered great feedback with a tight turnaround in an intensive process. I think he accurately identified areas of improvement to beat out very tough competition for a position with Amazon, representing a life-changing increase in base salary."

"I would describe myself as an Economist or Economic Analyst. Most of these positions are in the public sector. Due to the situation at my government agency, I realized that I needed to target a transition to the private sector, but I have very little previous private sector experience. I knew the current job market environment was a tough one, and I needed to use some different methods to stand out. I chose Cultivated Culture because I really liked the part about not just applying to a bunch of positions online. I liked that laying the groundwork with career clarity, company research, cold networking, and Value Validation Projects were all ways that I could stand out from the crowd. By receiving the coaching, reviewing the training modules, and implementing the strategies and techniques I learned, I received an offer for a Fair Lending Analyst at a large bank. And when I received the offer, I already knew the company's values aligned with mine because I had completed the research up front. Finally, the biggest long-term lesson I have learned from Cultivated Culture is that networking is a lifelong tenet, similar to learning or exercise, and it does not stop when you receive an offer. Relationship building makes it easier to find that next opportunity, especially when you least expect it!"

"I was lost and had tried everything, but my job search was clearly hitting a wall. I needed support, accountability, and a framework with clear steps each week so I could actually see progress and rebuild confidence in myself. I needed a process and someone who could help me trust it. All of that (and more!) I found at Cultivated Culture, working with my coach and Austin's team. Their framework, spreadsheets, videos, materials, tips, and suggestions cut through all the noise out there and helped me focus on what really matters. They helped me learn as I went, stay grounded through the lows, and keep moving forward. It was a humbling, inspiring, and incredibly positive experience that I would recommend to anyone. Having Austin and his team in my corner was huge and helped me eventually land three offers! (And yes, I read stories like this before and didn’t believe them, but trust me… I did it!) 10/10 for them, super recommended!"

"Working with Cultivated Culture was easily one of the highest-leverage decisions I made in this transition. I was stepping into my first real interview process in 8+ years, and my first time ever navigating a negotiation that actually mattered. Cultivated Culture closed that gap. What stood out wasn’t just the advice, it was the clarity and timing of it. At each stage, they helped me focus on the moves that actually mattered, cut through noise, and approach the process more strategically. And their “light touch” accountability was exactly that, enough to keep momentum without ever feeling forced. The résumé feedback was also incredibly detailed and practical, it helped me sharpen how I articulate my value in a way that actually lands. End result: I showed up more confident, more prepared, and far more effective when it counted, and ultimately landed and accepted a great offer."