Kickstart a Job Search
Graduating from undergrad or grad school? Feeling stuck in your current role? Recently laid off? No matter why you're in the market for a new job, I'm here to help. I offer tangible, actionable advice for securing your next role - plus a hefty dose of support and honesty to help you reflect on your career and make confident choices about what comes next. I'll be the most helpful for folks who are interested in the following role types or industries (but feel free to reach out if you work elsewhere, I'm happy to honestly assess whether I can help!): - Product manager - Operations/strategy roles (Chief of Staff, etc.) - Technology - Startups - Venture capital - Politics - Social impact/nonprofits Our work together will be tailored to your particular background and needs, but often will include: - Kickoff and planning to understand what brings you to this inflection point and how you hope to move forward - A comprehensive strategy for your job search, with specific systems and goals to keep you motivated and focused - Comprehensive resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn review to help you put your best foot forward - Interview prep, negotiation, and offer decision-making once you get to the finish line My focus as a coach/mentor is offering highly specific, actionable advice about your job search - I've helped countless folks organize their job search process and emerge successfully, thanks to my particular point of view on how to organize your materials, optimize your narrative, and maximize your optionality through the interview process.
What's included
- A specific framework and set of goals to help your job search feel organized and intentional
- Polished resume(s), cover letter(s), and LinkedIn profile to help your applications stand out
- Support through all stages of the process, including interviews and offer negotiation
- An ally in your corner to organize, strategize, and vent!
Meet your expert
Katy D.
Harvard/Stanford | Exited Startup COO | Experienced Early-Career Coach
🏠 I grew up in Spokane, WA in a suburban, middle-class family; my dreams came true when I was admitted to Harvard for undergrad. 🎓 I studied Sociology at Harvard, with strong interests in both politics and tech/startups. 💻 I've spent most of my career at the intersection of tech, startups, politics, and social impact, most recently as the COO of Impactive, a leading Democratic political software startup (YCombinator-backed), which was acquired by ActBlue in 2025. 🌲 I now an MBA student at Stanford GSB, exploring what comes next for me; I have a wide range of interests in film, sports, politics, startups, etc. ❤️ I'm also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Youth Leadership Council, and a Board of Directors member for TeenTix. 🐶 I live in Seattle, WA with my fluffy, adorable Samoyed dog, Nora.
