Offered by Horatiu S.

Joined February 2025

From Career Planning to Job Search Strategy: Coaching for Your Next Move

I’m a career strategist and coach with over 20 years of international, cross-industry business experience — but at my core, I’m most passionate about helping people find clarity, confidence, and purpose in their careers. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of coaching professionals at UCLA Anderson’s Executive MBA Program, USC Marshall’s IBEAR MBA Program, and through my own practice, CareerQwest. Each client’s journey has taught me something new about resilience, ambition, and the power of intentional career choices. My own background spans consulting, corporate strategy, technology, and entrepreneurship across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. This variety allows me to understand and relate to clients from many different industries, functions, and stages of life. I combine that perspective with evidence-based coaching and a practical, results-focused approach to ensure our work together is both supportive and impactful. I see coaching as a partnership. Together, we’ll define what success looks like for you, set clear goals, and work step by step toward roles and opportunities that align with your vision for the future. My role is to challenge, guide, and encourage you — and to make sure you never feel like you’re navigating the journey alone. My coaching process is structured yet highly personalized, guiding you through every stage of career advancement—from defining your goals, to landing interviews, to negotiating the offer that truly reflects your value. Career Planning & Job Search Strategy • Clarifying your career goals and defining success on your terms • Building a structured job search strategy with clear milestones • Identifying target industries, companies, and decision-makers • Leveraging networks and recruiters to uncover hidden opportunities Crafting Your Professional Brand • Developing a compelling, achievement-focused resume • Optimizing your LinkedIn profile for visibility and impact • Writing tailored role and industry summaries that highlight your strengths • Showcasing your skills, knowledge, and accomplishments as a marketable story Outreach & Market Engagement • Creating a customized list of target companies and opportunities • Learning how to approach the right individuals with confidence • Using professional and personal networking to expand access and influence • Applying proven criteria to identify the best-fit roles Interview Preparation • Anticipating likely interview questions and building strong, structured responses • Preparing for behavioral interviews with frameworks and practice • Equipping you with insightful, engaging questions to ask interviewers Negotiation & Offer Success • Strategizing for title, role, and scope alignment with your long-term goals • Positioning yourself to secure competitive compensation and benefits • Ensuring final offers reflect both your market value and career aspirations