How I Cracked the Code to Getting Hired
Most career advice comes from recruiters or HR people who've never actually been an engineer. I'm different.
I grew up in the Midwest. Engineering felt stable, I was decent at math, so... why not? But when it came time to actually land a job—nobody taught me how. I was sending out the same resume everywhere, hoping something would stick. Sound familiar?
What Didn't Get Me Hired
- • Applying to 100+ jobs with the same generic resume
- • Hoping my degree would speak for itself
- • Waiting for recruiters to find me on LinkedIn
- • Using resume templates from the internet
What Actually Got Me In The Door
- • Tailoring my resume to beat ATS robots
- • Quantifying projects with numbers, not adjectives
- • Strategic networking with people who could refer me
- • Preparing for interviews like a presentation, not a test
The Result: Landed at John Deere (Fortune 100)
And once I was inside, I figured out the rest of the game too...
7
Years
4
Promotions
4
Career Pivots
6-10
Engineers Hired & Managed
I've been on both sides of the hiring table. I know what gets resumes noticed—and what gets them trashed.
Why This Matters For You
I'm not just someone who landed a job once and got lucky. I've hired engineers. I've reviewed hundreds of resumes. I know exactly what makes hiring managers say "bring this person in for an interview" vs "next." And I've packaged everything I've learned into a system I can teach you.
Why I Spend My Nights and Weekends Helping Engineers
I remember what it felt like to be completely lost.
- Limited internship experience on my resume
- No 4.0 GPA to fall back on
- No mentor or coach showing me the ropes
- Silence after applications, generic rejections, watching classmates get offers
But I also remember what it felt like to finally land that dream job.
The relief. Being able to provide for myself and my family. The financial stress of that period in life just... lifting. That feeling of "I made it" after all the struggle.
I want to help you get there faster. If you're in that same frustrating spot I was in—I built this for you.
What I Learned About Getting Hired (That Nobody Teaches)
These insights came from both sides of the table—as a job seeker AND as someone who's hired engineers.
ATS Robots Reject 75% of Resumes
Your resume gets rejected by software before a human ever sees it
I've seen great candidates get filtered out because of formatting. It's fixable.
Numbers Beat Adjectives Every Time
"Improved efficiency" means nothing. "Reduced testing time by 40%" gets interviews.
Referrals Are 10x More Effective
A referral gets your resume on top of the pile. Cold applications go into the void.
I'll show you how to get referrals even if you "don't know anyone"
One Resume Doesn't Fit All
Each job posting needs a tailored resume. Same resume = same rejection.
Interviews Are Presentations
It's not a test of knowledge—it's your ability to communicate your value clearly
Speed Matters More Than Perfection
A good resume sent today beats a perfect resume sent next month
Tired of the Application Black Hole?
If you're sending out applications and hearing nothing back, there's a better way.
How I Help You Land The Job
Not video courses and "good luck"—hands-on partnership where we make you interview-ready in 21 days.
3 × 90-Min Sessions
- We rebuild your resume from scratch together
- Craft your interview stories with STAR method
- Build a targeted job search strategy
52 Proprietary Methods
- ATS Decoder Matrix™ — beat the robots
- Trojan Horse Strategy™ — get referrals
- The Universal Translator™ — sell your skills
21-Day Guarantee
- Interview-ready in 21 days or keep coaching free
- Email support between sessions
- Resume reviews whenever you need
Why Work With a Coach Instead of Figuring It Out Yourself?
You could spend months sending out applications, tweaking your resume, and wondering what you're doing wrong.
Or you could work with someone who's been on both sides of the hiring table and knows exactly what gets engineers hired.
- I've reviewed hundreds of resumes as a hiring manager
- I've conducted engineering interviews and know what we look for
- I've helped new grads land Fortune 500 jobs in weeks
The Math on Coaching
Every month without a job costs you $6,000+ in lost income. The question isn't whether you can afford coaching—it's whether you can afford NOT to.
Without coaching:
Apply → Rejection → Tweak → Repeat
Timeline: 6-12 months (average)
With coaching:
Strategy → Targeted Apps → Interviews → Offer
Timeline: 21-90 days
Education & Expertise
Education
Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Systems Engineering Certificate
California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
Technical Skills
Programming Languages
C, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, R, VBScript, DIAdem
Tools & Technologies
Azure DevOps, Git, Subversion, Mercurial, Jenkins, CANalyzer
Methodologies
DevEx, PV&V, Systems Engineering, CI, Root Cause Analysis
Note: All roles listed were at John Deere in Moline, IL or Waterloo, IA. Views and coaching services are my own and not affiliated with or endorsed by John Deere & Company.
The Cost of Waiting
Every month without a job or stuck at the wrong level isn't just frustrating—it's costing you.
$6,000+
Lost income per month
$40K+
Degree you're not using
∞
Confidence eroding daily
The longer you wait, the more you lose. Not just money—momentum.
Ready to Stop Applying Into the Void?
Every week without a job is another $1,500+ lost. Let's get you interview-ready in 21 days.
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