Your Questions, Answered

You're not imagining it. The 2025 engineering job market is brutal:

• 18-22% of new engineering grads are unemployed or underemployed
• "Easy Apply" buttons mean hiring managers receive 500-1000+ applications per role
• ATS systems filter out 75% of resumes before a human ever sees them
• AI anxiety is making companies hesitant to hire entry-level roles

The old playbook (apply everywhere, hope for the best) doesn't work anymore. You need a system—not more applications.

Unfortunately, yes. The average engineering student sends 250+ applications for just 3-5 interviews. That's a 1-2% response rate.

Here's why: Your resume looks like everyone else's. Generic bullets, task-based descriptions, no measurable impact. It gets filtered by ATS or lost in a stack of 1,000 identical resumes.

The fix isn't more applications—it's a completely different approach. That's exactly what I teach in the 21-Day Blueprint.

I know that feeling. You've invested $40,000+ and 4+ years, and now you're wondering if it was all a waste.

Here's the truth: Your degree opens the door. But most grads don't know how to walk through it.

The degree proves you can learn hard things. But landing the job requires a completely different skill set—resume positioning, interview storytelling, strategic targeting. Engineering school doesn't teach any of that. That's the gap I close.

This fear is real, and it's valid. But here's what's actually happening:

AI isn't replacing engineers—it's replacing engineers who can't work WITH AI.

Companies want engineers who can leverage AI to be 10x more productive. In the 21-Day Blueprint, I teach you how to position yourself as an "AI-augmented engineer"—which makes you MORE valuable, not less.

The window to get established is NOW, before the barrier to entry gets even higher.

I know. That question hits different when you have no good answer.

The social pressure is exhausting. Family dinners become awkward. You start avoiding conversations. It takes the wind out of your sails and makes you question everything.

Imagine having a REAL answer: "Actually, I just landed an interview at [Fortune 500 company]. Things are moving." That's what I help you get to—fast.

I'm not HR. I'm not a recruiter. I'm the engineer who interviews you.

I got an engineering degree and landed the job at John Deere. I've hired engineers as a manager. I've interviewed candidates on real hiring panels. I've coached dozens of engineering students and early-career engineers into Fortune 100 companies.

This isn't HR talk about how to be an engineer that stands out. This is coming from:

• An actual engineer (7+ years at John Deere)
• A hiring manager who's reviewed 100+ resumes
• Someone who's sat on interview panels and made hiring decisions

Yes. I've coached engineers across different situations:

• Gavin P. — New grad with no industry experience → Landed at John Deere
• Jonah B. — Mechanical engineer who wanted to pivot to software → Successfully transitioned within John Deere
• Cole H. — Stuck at the same level for years → Broke through the promotion plateau

Students, new grads, career changers—they've landed at John Deere, GM, 3M, and more. Read their stories →

Neither did I.

I didn't come from an Ivy League school. I didn't have mentors or coaches. I didn't have a stellar GPA, connections, or amazing internships. But I landed at John Deere because I had a SYSTEM.

That system is what I'm giving you. You don't need a 4.0. You don't need 5 internships. You need to know how to position what you DO have—and that's exactly what the 21-Day Blueprint teaches.

Because I guarantee it.

The Launch Blueprint Guarantee™: Complete all 3 sessions and do the homework, and you WILL walk away with:

• A fully transformed resume using The Impact Bullet Builder™
• A completed Competency Story Map with 15+ STAR examples
• At least one live mock interview with personalized feedback
• 10x more confidence in your interviewing abilities

If we don't achieve all of these together, I continue working with you at no additional charge until we do.

You get my complete 52-method system delivered through 3 intensive 90-minute coaching sessions:

Because you're not just getting advice—you're getting a complete system.

A blueprint is a detailed plan that shows you EXACTLY what to do, step by step. By the end of 21 days, you'll have:

• A fully transformed resume (not just "feedback")
• A completed story bank (not just "practice")
• A proven interview framework (not just "tips")

These are tangible assets you'll use forever—not vague motivation that fades in a week.

You get both—but the tangible outputs are the focus.

After our 3 sessions, you'll walk away with:

• The ATS-Optimized Resume Template — Same format that passed 95%+ of ATS systems
• The Competency Story Map Worksheet — 15+ pre-structured STAR examples
• The Visual Aid Binder Guide — Instructions to build your show-and-tell prop
• The Interview Prep Checklist — Pre-interview ritual to eliminate nerves
• All 52 Method Reference Cards — Quick-reference guides for each technique

Your career center gives generic advice to ALL majors. I give engineering-specific strategies from someone who's:

• Actually an engineer (not an HR advisor)
• Reviewed 100+ engineering resumes as a hiring manager
• Sat on interview panels making hiring decisions
• Coached engineering students into Fortune 100 companies

When I tell you what works, it's because I've seen it from the other side of the table.

Yes—because we're building a SYSTEM, not teaching theory.

Most people spend 6+ months applying randomly, hoping something works. That's the slow way.

The fast way is to build the right assets ONCE:

• Week 1: Build your ATS-optimized resume
• Week 2: Create your Competency Story Map
• Week 3: Practice with live mock interviews

After 21 days, you have everything you need to apply with confidence—forever.

Most clients notice these changes:

• After Session 1: Immediate clarity on what's wrong with their resume + first round of transformations
• After Session 2: Confidence spike from having 15+ ready-to-use interview stories
• After Session 3: Complete readiness to interview at any company

Interview callbacks typically increase within 2-4 weeks of deploying your new resume.

Yes. If you have an interview within the next 7 days, I can prioritize interview prep and do an "accelerated" version of the program.

We'll focus on:

• Building your top 5 STAR stories for that specific role
• Company research and question prediction
• A live mock interview to simulate the real thing

Mention this during your strategy session and we'll schedule accordingly.

Plan for 4-5 hours total per week:

• 90 minutes for our live session
• 2-3 hours for homework (templates, story development, practice)

That's less than you'd spend on 10 random job applications—and 10x more effective.

Yes. Most of my clients are either full-time students or employed engineers.

We schedule sessions around YOUR availability—evenings, weekends, whatever works. The homework is designed to be done in focused 30-minute blocks.

The real question is: Can you afford NOT to do this? Every month without a job is $6,000-$7,000 in lost income.

Minimal. Before Session 1, I'll ask you to:

• Send me your current resume (any format)
• Share 2-3 job postings you're interested in
• Complete a 5-minute intake form about your background

That's it. I do the heavy lifting during our sessions together.

Life happens. If you need an extra few days, just tell me—we'll adjust the schedule.

But I'll be honest: The homework IS the transformation. The magic happens when you apply the methods to YOUR experience. Skipping it means missing the main benefit.

I've designed each assignment to take 30-60 minutes max. If you're committed to landing a job, you can find that time.

The 21-Day Engineering Career Launch Blueprint is $1,997 (pay in full) or 3 payments of $699.

To put that in perspective:

• One month of unemployment = $6,000-$7,000 lost income
• Average entry-level engineering salary = $72,000/year
• This investment = 1 week of your future salary

If this program helps you land a job even 1 month faster, you've made back 3x your investment.

Let me reframe that: What's the cost of NOT doing this?

• 6 more months of unemployment = $36,000-$42,000 in lost wages
• Another year of "figuring it out" = massive opportunity cost
• Confidence erosion = affects interviews for years

The "free" approach (YouTube, Reddit, random applications) costs you time—and time is money.

This program is designed to be a no-brainer investment. If it helps you land a job even ONE month faster, you've made 3x your money back.

Complete all 3 sessions and do the homework, and you WILL walk away with:

• ✅ A fully transformed, ATS-optimized resume
• ✅ A completed Competency Story Map with 15+ STAR examples
• ✅ At least one live mock interview with personalized feedback
• ✅ 10x more confidence in your interviewing abilities

If we don't achieve all of these together, I continue working with you at no additional charge until we do.

This isn't a refund guarantee—it's a RESULTS guarantee. I don't give your money back; I give you the outcomes you paid for.

No—but I offer something better: guaranteed results.

Refund policies attract tire-kickers. The Launch Blueprint Guarantee™ attracts committed people who want outcomes.

If you're looking for a safety net to bail out, this isn't the right program for you. If you're ready to commit and transform your career, I'll work with you until we get there.

Yes—and many parents do.

Here's how to frame it: They've invested $40,000+ in your degree. This $1,997 investment helps you actually USE that degree. It's a 5% addition that can 10x the ROI of their original investment.

I'm happy to talk with parents on the strategy session if it helps.

No—this is actually the perfect time.

Most students wait until the last minute and then panic. Starting 3-6 months before graduation gives you time to:

• Build a resume that actually gets interviews
• Optimize your LinkedIn before recruiters see it
• Practice interviewing before the pressure is real
• Apply strategically instead of desperately

The students who land multiple offers by graduation are the ones who started early. Don't be the person scrambling in their last semester.

Absolutely not. In fact, you might need this the most.

Here's the reality: the longer your gap, the more important your strategy becomes. You need to:

• Reframe the gap as intentional (not desperation)
• Show what you've been doing (projects, learning, etc.)
• Make your application 10x stronger to overcome bias

I've helped engineers with 12+ month gaps land offers. The gap isn't the problem—your positioning is. We fix that in 21 days.

Yes, and here's why it matters even more for you.

Companies don't sponsor "average" candidates. Sponsorship is a hassle and expense—they only do it for people who are clearly worth it.

That means you need to be undeniably good on paper. Your resume, LinkedIn, and interview skills need to be so strong that sponsorship becomes a non-issue.

The Launch Path makes you that candidate. When you're clearly the best person for the job, visa status becomes paperwork—not a dealbreaker.

Absolutely—and many parents do.

You invested $40k+ in their education. This is the $1,997 that helps turn that investment into a $70k+ salary.

Here's how to get started:

• Schedule your son or daughter for a free 15-minute strategy call
• We'll assess their situation and make sure it's the right fit
• If it is, you can purchase and they get immediate access

It's the most valuable graduation gift you can give—and a lot cheaper than another year of them on your couch.

Yes. The system works for all engineering disciplines.

While I'm a mechanical engineer by background, the methods I teach are universal:

• How to write impact-driven resume bullets
• How to optimize LinkedIn for recruiter visibility
• How to answer behavioral interview questions
• How to negotiate salary confidently

I've worked with electrical, civil, chemical, software, and industrial engineers—all with success. The principles are the same; only the technical details differ.

The Launch Path is designed for first-job seekers.

If you're currently employed and looking to make a strategic move, you might be better served by a different approach. Here's the difference:

• Launch Path: For students/new grads landing their first engineering role
• Employed engineers: You have different leverage, different positioning needs, and different negotiation dynamics

That said, the core resume and interview methods still apply. If you want to talk through your situation, book a free strategy call and we'll figure out the best path for you.

Because I'm one person, and each client gets my full attention.

Each client requires:

• 3 × 90-minute live sessions = 4.5 hours per client
• Resume review, homework feedback, async support = 2+ hours per client

10 clients × 5 hours = 50 hours/month of client work. That's my capacity while maintaining quality.

I'd rather serve 10 people exceptionally than 50 people poorly.

You'll go on the priority waitlist for the next month's cohort.

Waitlist clients get first access before public spots open. But the best strategy is simple: book your strategy session now while spots are available.

Book a free 15-minute strategy session.

On the call, we'll:

• Discuss your current situation and goals
• Determine if the 21-Day Blueprint is the right fit
• Answer any questions you have

No pressure. No sales pitch. If we're a good fit, I'll explain next steps. If not, I'll point you in the right direction.

If you complete a strategy session and enroll this week, we can start Session 1 within 3-5 days.

Timeline:

• Day 0: Strategy session + enrollment
• Day 3-5: Session 1 (Resume Transformation)
• Day 10-12: Session 2 (Interview Mastery)
• Day 17-21: Session 3 (Live Mock Interview)

21 days from now, you could be walking into interviews with complete confidence.