"Before Askia, I was getting ghosted after every phone screen. We rewrote my resume to lead with impact, and within two weeks I had five recruiter calls scheduled. The difference..."
This isn't theory. It's what happens.
Real results from people who were exactly where you are now.
Most clients go from silence to real conversations in about three weeks once their story is dialed in.
Our average client negotiates over $40K more than the initial offer. Some significantly more.
Steve spent years on the other side of the table. He knows exactly what makes someone stand out.
People like you. Real stories.
Engineers, PMs, finance leaders, marketers — they all felt stuck until something clicked.
"My background was all over the place—B2B, B2C, different industries. Askia helped me find the throughline that made it all make sense. Three interviewers said I was the most..."
"I had five years of scattered projects and no clear story. After one session, we turned it into a narrative about driving decisions with data. The feedback in interviews went from..."
"I was applying to 40+ jobs a week with maybe one callback. We stopped the spray-and-pray approach, built an outreach system, and within a month I had warm intros to three of my..."
"Four months of silence on LinkedIn. Then we overhauled my profile and resume together—within a week I had my first inbound message from a recruiter at a company I'd been eyeing...."
"The resume rewrite made me realize I'd been underselling myself for years. We quantified everything—scope, team size, business impact. Recruiters started reaching out for roles I'd..."
"I'd been stuck at L5 for three years. After six weeks with Askia, I had three onsites and closed at L6 with a $350K package. The system design prep alone was worth it—I walked in..."
"I was ready to accept their first offer—I had no idea how to negotiate without seeming greedy. We mapped out my leverage, practiced the exact script, and I ended up $45K higher..."
"The portfolio review was honest—almost too honest. But we cut three projects and rebuilt my walkthrough from scratch. When I presented it, the hiring manager said it was the..."
"My response rate went from 8% to 22% after repositioning my LinkedIn headline and summary. Same experience, totally different framing. Recruiters started reaching out for roles I..."
"I kept getting rejected for leadership roles because I sounded too technical. Askia helped me reframe everything around strategic impact. The hiring manager later told me my..."
"I'd ramble for five minutes on every behavioral question. After three mock sessions, I had tight two-minute stories with clear structure. The interviewers started nodding along..."
"I was offered a lateral move initially. After we built my case for promotion—concrete metrics, leadership examples, market data—I countered and got the senior title with a $38K..."
"Cold outreach was getting me nowhere—maybe one reply for every 50 messages. Askia gave me a template that actually worked. Three weeks later, I had coffee chats with engineers at..."
"I'd failed three final rounds in a row and was starting to think something was fundamentally wrong with me. After six mock interviews with Askia, I understood exactly where I was..."
"I was burning out applying to everything. Askia helped me build a system—targeted companies, warm outreach, weekly check-ins. It felt sustainable for the first time. Landed an..."
"Before Askia, I was getting ghosted after every phone screen. We rewrote my resume to lead with impact, and within two weeks I had five recruiter calls scheduled. The difference..."
"My background was all over the place—B2B, B2C, different industries. Askia helped me find the throughline that made it all make sense. Three interviewers said I was the most..."
"I had five years of scattered projects and no clear story. After one session, we turned it into a narrative about driving decisions with data. The feedback in interviews went from..."
"I was applying to 40+ jobs a week with maybe one callback. We stopped the spray-and-pray approach, built an outreach system, and within a month I had warm intros to three of my..."
"Four months of silence on LinkedIn. Then we overhauled my profile and resume together—within a week I had my first inbound message from a recruiter at a company I'd been eyeing...."
"The resume rewrite made me realize I'd been underselling myself for years. We quantified everything—scope, team size, business impact. Recruiters started reaching out for roles I'd..."
"I'd been stuck at L5 for three years. After six weeks with Askia, I had three onsites and closed at L6 with a $350K package. The system design prep alone was worth it—I walked in..."
"I was ready to accept their first offer—I had no idea how to negotiate without seeming greedy. We mapped out my leverage, practiced the exact script, and I ended up $45K higher..."
"The portfolio review was honest—almost too honest. But we cut three projects and rebuilt my walkthrough from scratch. When I presented it, the hiring manager said it was the..."
"My response rate went from 8% to 22% after repositioning my LinkedIn headline and summary. Same experience, totally different framing. Recruiters started reaching out for roles I..."
"I kept getting rejected for leadership roles because I sounded too technical. Askia helped me reframe everything around strategic impact. The hiring manager later told me my..."
"I'd ramble for five minutes on every behavioral question. After three mock sessions, I had tight two-minute stories with clear structure. The interviewers started nodding along..."
"I was offered a lateral move initially. After we built my case for promotion—concrete metrics, leadership examples, market data—I countered and got the senior title with a $38K..."
"Cold outreach was getting me nowhere—maybe one reply for every 50 messages. Askia gave me a template that actually worked. Three weeks later, I had coffee chats with engineers at..."
"I'd failed three final rounds in a row and was starting to think something was fundamentally wrong with me. After six mock interviews with Askia, I understood exactly where I was..."
"I was burning out applying to everything. Askia helped me build a system—targeted companies, warm outreach, weekly check-ins. It felt sustainable for the first time. Landed an..."
Who you'll work with
Steve J. Ngoumnai
Founder, Head Career Coach
I spent over a decade as an engineering leader, building teams and making hiring decisions. I've reviewed thousands of resumes and interviewed hundreds of candidates. I know exactly what makes someone memorable — and what gets them passed over. Now I help talented professionals stop being invisible and start landing the roles they deserve.
Sound familiar?
You've probably been here
Stuck. Frustrated. Wondering what you're doing wrong.
Applications go nowhere
You've applied to dozens of roles. Maybe hundreds. Silence. Occasional rejections. No real conversations.
Promising interviews disappear
You thought it went well. They seemed interested. Then... nothing. No feedback. No closure.
You start questioning yourself
Maybe you're not as good as you thought. Maybe you're asking for too much. Maybe you should just settle.
Here's how we get you unstuck
A clear path from where you are to where you want to be.
Get clear
We figure out exactly what roles fit your experience, what you're worth, and what's been getting in your way.
Get seen
Your resume and LinkedIn get rebuilt to actually show your value. Not tasks. Not buzzwords. Real impact.
Get offers
You walk into interviews prepared and confident. When offers come, you negotiate from strength.
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What happens when we talk
15 minutes. No pitch. Just clarity.
We diagnose what's not working
I'll review your materials before we talk and come prepared with specific feedback.
We identify the #1 thing holding you back
Usually it's one or two things. Your resume. Your pitch. Your approach. We find it.
You leave with a clear action plan
Whether we work together or not, you'll know exactly what to do next.
This isn't a sales call. I only take clients I know I can help. If that's not you, I'll tell you.
The cost of waiting
Every week you wait costs you money
Missed interviews
The roles you want are being filled right now — by people who invested in themselves.
Lowball offers
Without negotiation skills, you'll leave $40K+ on the table. That compounds every year.
Confidence erosion
The longer you're stuck, the harder it gets to believe you can break through.
You've got real experience and you're ready to be seen for what you're actually worth.
- You're a senior IC, manager, or leader
- You've been in the market and it's not working
- You know you should be landing better roles than you are
- You're tired of the guessing game and want a real system
We're not for everyone, and that's okay.
- You're just starting your career and building fundamentals
- You want to spray-and-pray 500 applications
- You want a template without strategy behind it
Deliverables
What you actually get
Not fluff. Concrete outcomes.
Total Clarity
FoundationKnow exactly what roles you should target, what you're worth, and how to talk about yourself.
- Role targeting that makes sense
- Compensation benchmarking
- Your core story, refined
Materials That Work
VisibilityA resume and LinkedIn profile that make people want to talk to you.
- Results-focused resume
- LinkedIn that attracts
- Pitch that lands
Confidence to Close
ExecutionInterview prep and negotiation strategy so you don't leave anything on the table.
- Stories that stick
- Mock interview practice
- Negotiation playbook
Most clients recover their investment 40x over through better compensation. Packages start at $699.
- Our average client negotiates $47K more — that's a 47x return on the $999 package
- Clear scope and timeline after your strategy call
- No surprises, no upsells, no pressure
If you don't walk away from our strategy call with complete clarity on your next steps, we'll schedule a second session at no charge. No questions asked.
- 100% of strategy call clients leave with an action plan
- If we can't help, we'll tell you exactly who can
- No pushy sales tactics — ever
Find your path
Coaching tailored to your field
Every role has its own challenges. We speak your language.
Pick the track that mirrors your function
Each track is tuned to how hiring decisions are actually made in that role family.
Questions you might have
The stuff people usually ask before we talk.
What types of roles do you help with?
Tech, finance, operations, marketing, sales, healthcare administration, and leadership roles. Senior ICs to executives. If you're not sure if we can help, just ask — we'll be honest.
How fast will I see results?
Most clients land their first real interview within 3 weeks. Full job search timelines vary, but we move fast.
Do you guarantee I'll get a job?
No one can guarantee that. But we can guarantee you'll have the best possible materials, a clear strategy, and real preparation. What you do with it is up to you.
What if I don't know what role I want?
That's more common than you'd think. We start by figuring out where your experience translates best. You don't need to have it all figured out.
Can you help with negotiation?
Yes. We help you understand your leverage, prepare your ask, and handle the conversation. Most clients negotiate significantly more than they would have on their own.
What if I just need my resume fixed?
We offer that a la carte. But honestly, a better resume alone rarely solves the whole problem. We'll help you figure out what you actually need.
How do I get started?
Book a call. We'll talk for 15 minutes, figure out where you are, and map out next steps. No pressure.
"Within 3 weeks I had 4 interviews lined up. Steve completely changed how I talk about my work."
★★★★★ — Marcus T., Senior Engineer → Staff at FAANGEvery week you wait costs you interviews
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