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"Earlier this year, I was determined to make a career move to the United States while still employed in Germany. When I first signed up, my biggest challenge was navigating a career transition to a completely new geography. I wasn’t sure how to reposition my experience, how to build a U.S.-aligned job search strategy, and frankly, how to keep my confidence intact amidst so much change. A few months into the journey, things became even more complex when I lost my job in Germany due to shifting geopolitical and economic conditions. Suddenly, I was not only steering my career transition but also managing visa risks and financial uncertainty. Through it all, Adriana was a constant anchor. She didn’t just give me job search tools, she gave me perspective, encouragement, and speed when I needed it most. Every time I reached out, she responded quickly with resources, fresh ideas, and new angles I hadn’t considered. She reminded me of wins I had overlooked and helped me reframe challenges into opportunities. I truly valued our camaraderie, I could share my fears, failures, and dreams with her, and she always held space with kindness and grace. Three of the biggest strategies that directly helped me land my new role were: 1: Personalized outreach and networking, I built authentic relationships and opened doors I wouldn’t have reached otherwise. 2: Creative storytelling in applications; from tailored resumes to innovative pitches, I learned how to showcase my value beyond traditional formats. 3: Resilience and mindset shift; guided by Adriana’s support, I stayed grounded and motivated even during setbacks, which made me consistent in my job search. I am extremely grateful to Adriana for her knowledge, her grasp of the profession, her kindness, and her timely support. I’ve already recommended her to others, and I would happily do so again, whether you’re starting your career, navigating a change, or aiming for a new environment. Adriana is resourceful, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in your success. I also highly recommend Cultivated Culture as a platform. I plan to stay engaged with the community and the Wednesday check-ins to continue learning. This journey has shown me the power of structured coaching paired with genuine human support, and Adriana embodies both."

Shruti Global Talent Acquisition Manager

"Austin’s strategies helped me land 3 job offers in 3 weeks! The original offers I got were lower than I was expecting. I used Austin’s salary negotiation techniques and ended up getting a 30% salary increase AND a $5,000 dollar bonus!"

Chris Executive Director

"Cultivated Culture has been a game changer for me with absolutely fantastic resources that helped me enhance my interview prep beyond imagination. I totally vouch for all the interview prep resources right from the step by step process of formulating a response to exact answers Austin himself used! They’ve encouraged me to proudly share my life experiences with recruiters and highlight my value and impact. And the best thing!? I managed to get a 90% hike on my new role, using the negotiation strategies Austin shares."

Simran Senior Associate

"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 Forrest and Austin. 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!"

Rodrigo Sr. Manager, Growth Operations

"A “squiggly career” probably best defines my professional path as a generalist, having worked across many (albeit related) industries and roles in my 20s and early 30s. The challenge I faced in my job search—following a postgraduate degree and relocating back to the UK post-pandemic—was navigating a newly stratified workplace, where job descriptions had become more specialized. Additionally, as a mid-career professional, I also encountered the challenge of workforce juniorization. Through very thoughtful sessions with Forrest, along with the online material provided by Austin, we crafted a strategy that was clever, well-evidenced, and ultimately worked like a charm. I cannot recommend this course highly enough if finding a great job is important to you—you are in very good hands."

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Scott Asset Manager

"Working with Adriana was a game changer. It saved me...Within two months of working with her, I turned my situation around. I WON'T be losing my house, and I'm fortunate enough to have gotten two different opportunities to choose from. The new role I've accepted has amazing benefits, is 100% remote, and has unlimited PTO...Because of Adriana and the team at Cultivated Culture, I now have a career as opposed to a couple of odd jobs on my resume that I landed by luck. I even have a few sessions left over that I plan to use to negotiate a raise or next move, and will be taking advantage of the group calls and email support that the team provides even after landing an opportunity."

KARINA Senior Manager, Operations

"I learned about the whole job search process through Cultivated Culture. By taking the DJS course and working with my coach, I have gained a much better understanding of the job search process…There are a lot of job search resources and organizations out there and a lot of them cover similar things, but this is the single BEST resource I've EVER seen and used because it is just so unique and different. It covers everything so clearly and in detailed that enables you to easily take actions and see impact. I highly recommend it to anyone no matter what stage you are at in your career and job search!!! I'm so confident that it will help you!"

Eleanor Research Assistant

"I am a consultant who was laid off in a workforce reduction following an acquisition. After taking stock, I decided to make a career pivot into change management. My job search lasted well over a year, and during that time I worked with three different career coaches. Because I was shifting away from previous roles, I didn’t have the job titles recruiters were looking for, which made the transition challenging. One of my coaches frequently referred to Austin Belcak’s method as the “gold standard” in career strategy. After many months of frustration, I decided to adopt the “gold standard” and make the self-investment in Cultivated Culture. In addition to their data-driven networking approach, I was impressed by the depth of their resources—especially the structured, practical tools for crafting strong interview responses. I also received a thorough, thoughtful revision of my résumé and LinkedIn profile, and almost immediately began receiving increased interest from recruiters. The highlight of my experience with Cultivated Culture, however, was working with Adriana Hidalgo as my career coach. Her dependable, timely feedback and supportive approach helped me stay on the path during an often discouraging process. Whenever I needed help refining emails, her edits and suggestions were consistently spot-on. I’m happy to share that I recently accepted an exciting new role—with a substantial increase in compensation—and Cultivated Culture played a meaningful part in helping me get there."

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Scott Facility Change Manager

"After the last project I produced had a disappointing commercial release, I found myself in an extended period of unemployment. I was stuck and frustrated with where my career had seemingly stalled, and I was increasingly disheartened and confused by the lack of traction I was getting in my job search. I decided to sign up for Cultivated Culture and hire a coach because I wanted expert advice and strategy to break through the deadlock. My coach, Adriana, was able to provide me with a solid framework and strategy in not only finding my target companies, but in customizing my resume, tracking my progress, and building a Value Validation Project to distinguish myself from other applicants in a very congested industry. By far, the most valuable part of the coaching was to have an ally in the hunt and have access to a community of fellow job seekers that were willing to support my efforts and provide any strategy and tips that they could along the way. The networking strategies, AI prompts, LinkedIn optimization, and guidance around a Value Validation Project were all invaluable strategies for me in securing a new full-time position. I would highly recommend Cultivated Culture's coaching, and can say with confidence that I would still be in a frustrated and stagnant place if it wasn’t for the framework, diligent support, and guidance provided through the coaching program."

Robert Associate Manager

"One of the biggest challenges for me in job hunting is how overwhelming it all is. I felt so unmotivated. Forrest worked as the perfect accountability buddy. As someone uniquely acquainted with the hiring process, he helped me break down my to-do list in a way that made it more manageable. Together we perfected my resume and LinkedIn and did a mock interview to get me started again. He was also a sanity check and a voice of compassion when I was overthinking outreach and rejections. It helps to have someone who knows what it looks like on the hiring side of things. The most valuable part of coaching was having someone to report to and give me feedback on my outreach emails, resume, interview answers, as well as answer my questions no matter how silly they seemed. I'd absolutely recommend this program."

Liesl Marketing Specialist

"I landed a job as a Jr. PM. For a bit it looked like I might have had to settle for a $15k/year cut, but with Austin’s help I scored a $5k/year raise. The new job is letting me work from home with the exception of the first four work days per month, when I will fly out and work face-to-face with the client"

Mason Project Manager

"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 Forrest 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."

Jishnu Technical Apparel Designer / Engineer