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Building a Career Strategy Post-MBA

Go beyond your first job and learn how to build a long-term career strategy after your MBA. We'll cover everything from leadership development to networking and finding your purpose.

Making the Most of Alumni Networks

Tap into alumni communities for mentorship, referrals, and real-world insights that boost your career.

Best Questions to Ask in a Job Interview

A practical guide to asking smart, strategic questions that impress interviewers and showcase your fit in investment banking interviews.

How and When to Start a Company

Mapping out my founder journey--this is a guide to how I approached starting my own company!

Let's Connect: How Networking Uncovers Opportunities 

Career growth often comes from the conversations you have before an opportunity is ever posted. In this session, you’ll learn how effective networking actually works, from identifying the right people to reach out to, crafting authentic outreach messages, and turning casual conversations into meaningful professional relationships. We’ll focus on practical strategies to uncover hidden opportunities, build credibility over time, and network in a way that feels natural—not transactional. Whether you’re exploring new roles, industries, or long-term career paths, you’ll leave with a clear framework to network with purpose and confidence.

Making Big Pivots: Breaking into a New Industry

Thinking about a major career change but unsure how to make the leap? This session is designed for professionals considering a big pivot—and looking for a clear, strategic way to break into a new industry. In this panel, we’ll unpack what it really takes to successfully transition careers, from identifying transferable skills and reframing your experience to building credibility in a new field. You’ll learn how to tell a compelling career story, network with intention, and avoid the most common mistakes career switchers make. Whether you’re coming from consulting, finance, education, operations, or another background entirely, this session will give you practical frameworks and real-world strategies to help you pivot with confidence and land your next role.

Your AI Resume Framework - 5 Tools to Stand out in an AI World

This guide walks you through 5 AI-powered tools designed for professionals who feel like their experience is strong but their resume isn't landing. If you've used AI to polish your resume and still aren't hearing back, this is for you. Each tool combines a thinking exercise you complete first with a precision AI prompt that executes on that thinking -- covering how to read a job description like a hiring manager, find where you disappeared from your own document, recover the specific details that make you irreplaceable, make your career trajectory feel intentional, and protect your voice after every AI pass.

Early Career Resume Template | Landed F500 Intern/Full-Time Roles

My go-to 1-page resume template for early-career professionals, including students and recent graduates. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions.

Executive Resume Template | Landed Exec Roles at F500 Companies

My most sought out for 2-page resume template for executives, from senior director, VPs, and C-Suite professionals. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong resume plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions. Used by leaders at Google, Amazon, Netflix, GitLab, Deloitte, and more.

Cover Letter Template | Landed me a Role at Google

This is the exact cover letter template I’ve used for both my own applications and with clients. Includes a polished PDF example of a strong cover letter plus an editable Word version with detailed comments explaining structure, formatting, and content decisions.

GenAI Career Applications to Boost Your Trajectory

"The AI live demos were mind-blowing!" AI is changing how we work, but knowing how to use it to accelerate your career is a skill in itself. In my most popular 45-minute workshop, I share practical, real-world strategies for leveraging AI to boost productivity, strengthen your professional brand, and navigate career growth with intention. Drawing from my experience at Google and work with 1,300+ professionals, I break down applied AI use cases focusing on tools you can implement immediately. This session is built for professionals who want to work smarter, communicate with clarity, and bridge the gap between where they are today and the next level of their careers. It’s become my most in-demand and popular workshop across organizations and universities such as Georgia Tech, Northwestern, and the University of Washington. As you read above, attendees frequently describe the live AI demos as “mind-blowing,” with the majority saying that they'd try them out that same day.

Creating A Career Plan - Deck

This guide outlines how to build a career plan around 6 key elements, including target roles, companies, and weekly goals.

Network Your Way

An overview of how to leverage networking to achieve your professional and personal goals.

Sample Answer to a Leadership Question (LinkedIn Example)

This is an example response to a leadership question based on an experience with a team at LinkedIn.

Resumes 101: Mastering the ATS

​Are you ready to take your resume to the next level and make it stand out in today's competitive job market? Join Bryan S. for "Resumes 101," where we'll dive into the essentials of crafting a resume that not only captures your unique personal brand but also passes through applicant tracking systems (ATS) with ease. ​With extensive experience mentoring and coaching hundreds of transitioning military service members, spouses, and executives, Bryan has completed over 7,000 professional resume reviews. His background spans career development, LinkedIn optimization, interview preparation, and more. As the CEO and Founder of multiple successful ventures, he brings a wealth of knowledge from international markets and organizations. ​In this session, we'll cover career planning, resume review, interview prep, networking strategy, job search strategies, and personal branding. Whether you're just starting your career journey or looking to make a transition, this event is designed to equip you with the tools you need to succeed.

What Good Looks Like - Associate Product Managers

A clear, practical look at the skills and habits that make great APMs — straight from a product leader.