Clear thinking and deliberate action for job search and career decisions.

I am a job search consultant and career coach, helping technology professionals discover their next chapter and pursue it with clarity and confidence.

I support job search, career change, and job performance improvement.

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Who I Work With

My clients are typically experienced professionals in technology-driven roles like software engineering and product management. They are capable, motivated, and serious about their work. At the same time, their present career situation feels more challenging than they would like.

Often, they are dealing with one of the following:

  • A job search that feels overwhelming, where applications seem to disappear into a black hole, and it’s hard to know how to improve results.
  • A potential career change in an uncertain market, with questions about direction, positioning, and how to execute.
  • Career progression or performance challenges, such as plateauing growth, being passed over for opportunities, concerns about performance, or not having the impact at work they aspire to have.

They are looking for more than generic advice or surface-level tactics. They want experienced, evidence-based guidance, a clear way to think through their situation, and a partner who will help them take responsibility for decisions and follow through.

How I Work

We start by getting clear on what’s going on. Whether you’re job searching, considering a career change, or working to improve performance, the first step is a practical diagnosis of your situation. Next, we clarify who you are and what matters—your values (PDF), strengths, personality, preferences (Excel), and constraints—so decisions are grounded in your unique identity and situation. From there, we define the outcome you’re working toward. What “better” looks like depends on your situation, and we make that explicit before acting. Only then do we move into execution. For a job search, that may include resumes, LinkedIn profiles, a networking strategy, and interview preparation. For a career change, execution might begin with a period of exploration and experimentation. To improve performance, the work focuses on effectiveness and impact in your current role. We will use AI to augment, not replace, our critical thinking and writing.

Experience and Perspective

My approach is shaped by both depth and experience.

I’ve supported hundreds of professionals through job searches, career transitions, and performance challenges, with extensive experience delivering one-to-one job-search consulting and coaching within a large-scale outplacement program. I bring a background in technology, consulting, and people leadership, along with professional training in life and career coaching and resume writing.

Visit About Ray to learn more about my background and credentials.

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Ways to Work Together

I offer a number of ways to work together, ranging from stand-alone quick diagnostics to comprehensive end-to-end programs.

Explore my job search and career coaching services to learn more about the options to work together. Or, when you are ready, use the button below to schedule a live Zoom conversation with me.

Writing and Resources

I believe in generously paying it forward by sharing resources and insights, both my own and the best from others. Access these on LinkedIn, my blogs, and this site’s Resources page.

I’d love to hear from you. Comment on posts or blogs, drop me a message on LinkedIn (Direct Messages are open), or use this site’s Contact form.