Martin Pidel

“After a solo search that was yielding little results, partnering with Martin gave me the structure and process I needed to get on track. Martin clearly understood my strengths and career ambition and tailored his approach to fit. He helped me put my best foot forward with an optimized resume and Linkedin profile as well as motivating me to network regularly. From the first meeting until my final interview, Martin showed up prepared for our weekly meetings, guiding progress, troubleshooting, and establishing a pragmatic and effective move forward plan.”

 Joe Vyvijal, Lead Engineer, Product Marketing

Committed to Your Success

We only take a fee when you have accepted your new position.

Services

Career transitions can be overwhelming. We provide the needed support and a structured plan tailored to meet your unique goals. With personalized step-by-step guidance and weekly meetings, we ensure you stay on track, from exploring job opportunities to negotiating compensation.

Career Exploration 
Whether you’re planning big changes or small ones, the first step is establishing a clear idea of your ideal role.

Career Search
We employ a systematic search strategy, emphasizing effective networking, which accounts for filling over 70% of positions.

Your Story 
We assist in crafting your resume, Linkedin profile, exit statement and elevator pitch to strategically position you for your target job. 

Application
Based on the unique requirements of each position we adapt your story to focus on how you best meet their needs. 

Interviewing 
Ease interview stress with thorough preparation, including a custom Q&A for each interview and mock interview practice. 

Negotiating Compensation 
Optimize your compensation with a clear understanding of your value, and a proven strategy to collaboratively negotiate with employers.

Testimonials

“As a bit of an introvert, I was having a tough time in my search, particularly with regards to networking, which was key to my success. Martin’s clear process got me on track and his novel approach to networking brought many ideas I would have never considered on my own. When things started to slow down, Martin lit a fire under me and motivated me to push forward. He kept me on track until I finally landed the position I was looking for. I would wholeheartedly recommend Martin to anyone who needs support in their job search.”

Craig Dyner, Engineering Project Manager

“With 24 years in my previous industry, Martin’s coaching helped me gain the confidence to change my career path and land a job that was the perfect fit. He did a deep dive into my skill set, highlighted my transferable skills and the value of my past experiences, expanding opportunities beyond my earlier career vision. Martin’s unique, employer centric approach to resume building and networking greatly helped in finding opportunities and getting interviews. His comprehensive interview preparation from elevator pitch to mock interviews, allowed me to go into interviews with confidence and ultimately, get the job.”

Joylyn Belli, Operations Manager

“I was attending college but still unsure about my major and career. With Martin’s pragmatic approach to career exploration, I found my direction and, 10 years later, am happy to be a practicing Physical Therapist. He helped me gain insight into my passions, skills, and personality, enabling me to set clear priorities and create a list of potential careers. Finally, Martin helped me network with professionals in those careers, which really made my decision easy.”

Sean Pournia, Physical Therapist

About Martin

Martin has over 20 years experience as a senior executive, building teams and coaching individuals. He began his career in Europe at Black & Decker and later at Hasbro before returning to the US. There he led Hasbro’s International Marketing division and served as the Executive Vice President of LeapFrog’s International division.

After leaving corporate life, he co-founded a career exploration company for students and worked individually with professionals like Joylyn and Joe, aiding them in transition into new careers.

Martin has a thoughtful approach, tailored to each client’s unique situation, coupled with a focus on providing necessary structure and support to facilitate effective and confident career transition.

Martin lives in Los Gatos, CA., where he enjoys yoga and mountain biking. His claim to fame? His name and likeness were used for a GI Joe figure with the codename Hard Drive!

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