Book a resume review, mock interview, job search strategy session, and more!
The job search can be intimidating, endless, and, at times, overwhelming. You don’t have to go through it alone. Think of me as a coach who supports you through the process of telling your story as a job candidate and helping you build your confidence along the way.
Does this sound like you?
You’re ready to move to a new role, but you haven’t updated your resume or LinkedIn in months, maybe even years.
You’ve had an impactful career of experiences, but you have a hard time telling stories about them in job interviews and networking conversations.
You’ve applied to dozens of jobs but haven’t gotten many call backs for interviews so you feel discouraged.
Look no further! My name is Aleenah Ansari, and I help high-achieving corporate professionals in tech, media, and business revamp their job search strategy, land their dream roles, and feel more confident telling stories about their job accomplishments, not just responsibilities.
The goal? You 🤝🏽A job where you feel inspired, fulfilled, and compensates you for your skillset
I have 8+ years of writing and storytelling experience and I’ve worked with hundreds of clients on everything from resumes and cover letters to graduate school applications. Many of them have landed jobs at companies like Meta, Expedia, Amazon, and Splunk, been accepted to national fellowships, and felt more confident in their skills.
My coaching style: My coaching style is informed by being a journalist, which means that I lead with curiosity. During our session(s), we'll go through a collaborative process to talk through your story and address the feedback in a co-working session. Then, we’ll get tactical and talk about how you can tell these stories and identify clear action items. I’ll focus on supporting you holistically by asking open-ended questions to help you understand your goals and motivations, drawing out storytelling moments, and helping you feel confident in your work.
Disclaimer: If you’re planning to apply for a role at Microsoft, I cannot work with you as a client.
“I felt heard - like someone was actually listening to me and genuinely trying to understand my story. I never had that before. Your help in writing opened up new opportunities for me professionally and academically. You, by just being you, helped me unpack my stories in a way I never thought possible.”
⭐ Services (starting at $250)⭐
Some of the companies where my clients have landed roles and internships
The Whole Package (most popular) 📦: Looking to feel more re-entering the job search or switching to a new role? I got you! In these sessions, we’ll go over your resume, LinkedIn, cover letter, and/or mock interview prep (choose 3). This includes 3, 45-minute sessions to discuss the stories you want to tell in your job search materials, and how you can leverage them to strategically navigate the job search and highlight your job accomplishments, not just responsibilities. Ill end with a job search strategy session so you have a path forward, and I’ll also send a list of resources that are specific to your needs.
Resume and LinkedIn Review 📖: We don’t laminate our resumes or LinkedIn profiles - they’re always changing in real time. We’ll talk about strengths that you want to highlight about yourself in a resume and LinkedIn and discuss the feedback and edits in 2, 45-minute calls. I’ll provide written feedback in a document, and we’ll discuss how to update your resume and optimize your LinkedIn to stand out during the job search. Then, I’ll follow up with final feedback and additional resources. These services are also available individually and the cost can be applied toward “The Whole Package” if you upgrade.
Grad School Applications ✏️ (includes one round of detailed feedback and comments): Need help crafting a personal statement and/or resume that captures all of your experience? I’ve worked with dozens of prospective grad students, and I’ll use that expertise to help you hone in on your story and connect your past experiences to the program where you’re applying.
Interested, or can’t find the service you’re looking for? I also offer a 45-minute strategy session where we discuss anything from pitching to building your personal brand. Fill out the contact form below so I can learn more about what you’re working on, and I’ll respond with a price estimate and next steps!
“Aleenah helped me with my biggest hurdle: confidence. Through working together on storytelling, personal branding, and how to quantify positive impact in my career, I was able to move forward with optimism while changing careers. She has a natural way of spotlighting earmarks of achievements.”
⭐ Ready to book a session?⭐
Book a time with me by emailing me at aleenahansari@gmail.com or using the form below. In the subject line, please include the service you’re requesting. Note: If you are applying to Microsoft, I cannot work with you as a client. If you’re not ready quite yet, keep scrolling for some free resources to support you in your job search!
⭐ Looking for free resources for the job search? Find them here ⭐
How to get paid what you’re worth (article)
5 tips for standing out in the job search with your LinkedIn profile (article)
I landed a writing job at Microsoft straight out of college. Here are my 4 tips for breaking into tech as a creative (Business Insider)
Applying for your dream job? 5 tips for telling authentic stories in interviews & cover letters (article)
From idea to publication: 7 tips for brainstorming, editing, and publishing your story (article)
Don’t Build Your Network, Build Your Relationships with Aleenah Ansari (audio session)
Breaking into Tech with a Non-Traditional Background (webinar)
“When I was preparing for internship interviews in 2021, I reached out to Aleenah ... What is unique about Aleenah is that she’s very clear and thorough in her explanation. Interview prepping can be overwhelming and Aleenah made it a simple, actionable, and personalized process. The best thing about talking to Aleenah is that she helps you realize the best version of yourself: who you are and what you’re here to do.”
⭐ Here’s what it’s like to work with me ⭐
“Aleenah is an amazing storyteller and she has an amazing talent of helping and empowering others to articulate their passion, knowledge and experiences.”
“One of the things I love about working with Aleenah is the way she’s able to use thoughtful questions and reflections to help you dig deeper into who you are and express that in your writing. Thanks to her, I was able to understand and articulate my strengths and ultimately get a career in UX design, something I wouldn’t have dreamed of when I was just starting college.”
If you’re anything like me, applications and resumes can fill you with the tiniest flake of dread. And if you’re a lot like me, that flake is the size of a continent. But when I applied for my major and a bevy of other things, Aleenah was there for me in a way that I couldn’t be for myself—as a knowledgeable “I’ve got your back” presence free of judgement but full of insights. One of the things I love about working with Aleenah is the way she’s able to use thoughtful questions and reflections to help you dig deeper into who you are and express that in your writing. Thanks to her, I was able to understand and articulate my strengths and ultimately get a career in UX design, something I wouldn’t have dreamed of when I was just starting college. I think it’s fair to say that I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. - Previous client
⭐ Press ⭐
Inclusion is Innovation with Microsoft (article and video)
Storytelling, mentorship and weathering the highs and lows with Aleenah Ansari (article)
425 Business 30 under 30 | 2022 (article)
ADCOLOR Announces 2021 FUTURES Class (article)
Seattle Inno Under 25: Aleenah Ansari, Aleenah's Consulting Services founder (article)