"I work in the people space and consider myself to be a solid coach. The coaching I received throughout this program has been stellar. I enjoyed every session with Adriana. This process can be challenging, not only in tactical assignments, but emotionally as well. Adriana never let me forget what I deserve and how hard I've worked. I wasn't expecting this level of coaching, and it made the program for me. I had my last session this week and while I'm sad I won't have my time with my coach, I'm excited and confident with my next moves and know that the support is still there. Fantastic program. I've learned so much not only about my dream job, but myself, as well. *William asked us to use a pseudonym and stock image for privacy purposes.*"

"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 navigating the challenges of working in a niche market. One of my biggest hurdles was crafting a resume that truly captured the complexity and impact of my job functions. To make matters tougher, I was stuck in a toxic work environment with a boss who made staying in the job intolerable. I knew I needed a fast and effective strategy to jumpstart my career search. That’s when I turned to Cultivated Culture for coaching. The guidance I received helped me identify the right employers to approach, and I even built a personal website to showcase my projects clearly and effectively... The process took about six months and the results were worth it. I landed a role with a $35k raise and found a much healthier work environment. This journey reinforced a powerful lesson: the way you present your technical skills directly defines your value. A huge shout out to my coach for helping me reflect my expertise in a way that truly resonated with employers! If you’re in a similar spot, remember: your skills have value—sometimes you just need the right tools and guidance to highlight them."

"I am a digital/product designer with over 6 years of experience helping B2B/B2C/e-commerce companies from building digital products to marketing them. I was with my previous company for 4.5 years due to the work visa, and I have been out of the job market for a while. When I was laid off, I felt overwhelmed and struggled to keep up with my job search in 2025. I joined a 2-week cohort with another career coach, but I feel helpless afterward. During the job search, I have had numerous questions about various situations. I decided to join Cultivate Culture because of the clarity Austin provided in building my career. And, the job guarantees commitment in the contract. My coach was sympathetic and gave me clear directions to optimize my materials. He is the best! I also emailed Adriana questions while my coach was on leave. She provided me with great answers and support as well. The cultivated culture has professional coaches. I recommend the team 10 out of 10. The program helped enhance my resume by incorporating mini-case study bullet points, clarifying my strengths and achievements using the Task -> Outcome -> Impact structure. It provided insights on optimizing my LinkedIn profile, including the cover photo, endorsements, and experience sections. I learned the importance of crafting specific outreach messages to improve networking success. Additionally, I gained valuable strategies for interview preparation, emphasizing the importance of researching interviewers and asking meaningful questions. Overall, the program has made me feel supported and less isolated in my journey."

"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."

"I work in Corporate Finance. I was laid off for the first time prior to starting with Cultivated Culture, and it really shook my confidence. I struggled reaching out to contacts and getting past just applying on LinkedIn and hoping for the best. My partner used Cultivated Culture in the past, and the Dream Job System got him out of a slump and into a job that jump started his current career. I decided to go with the extra step of coaching to keep myself accountable and also have a third party sounding board. The most valuable part of coaching for me was how much tools like ChatGPT can be utilized to revamp your resume, LinkedIn, create cover letters, and VVPs. I always saw AI as a crutch, but in reality it just streamlines and saves so much time. The content is still yours, ChatGPT just pushes it that extra mile. The three biggest strategies I used were: reaching out to hiring managers after applying to make sure I was top of mind, looking at company employees to see how long of a tenure they had, if they were getting promoted, etc, and finding that balance of personal and professional narratives when interviewing. I would not have landed the position I currently have without their help and support."