Career Booster Intensive | Future Career

Career Booster Intensive

Walk in unprepared. Walk out ready to win.

A premium 7 to 10 hour 1:1 sprint that builds your entire job-search system. Positioning, resume, LinkedIn, story bank, interview toolbox, all built with you in real time. Two weeks from now you have a search engine, not homework.

Enroll for $3,000 Book the intro call

7 to 10 hoursFocused 1:1 working sessions

Built with youNo homework dumped on you alone

7-day refundNo questions asked

Ahmed Zayed

Founder, Future Career. 700+ placed in IT roles.

Built across decades at

If this sounds familiar

You don't have months. You have weeks.

You're senior enough that a slow drip of effort feels like a luxury you can't afford. You need the system, you need it ready, and you need it now.

"I need a job now, not a 3-month program."

Severance is ticking

Every week of vague effort burns runway. You'd rather invest once and walk out with a complete, ship-ready system than drift into month four still tweaking your resume.

"I don't have time for another thing."

You hate homework

You don't need another coach who hands you a 47-page workbook. You need someone in the doc with you, drafting and pressure-testing in real time.

"I'm employed. This needs to stay quiet."

Quietly hunting

You can't run a slow public process. You need a discreet, compressed sprint to be search-ready by month end without disrupting your day job.

"Three months in and the pipeline is still thin."

The slow path isn't working

You've already tried solo grinding. Doing the same thing for another 90 days isn't a strategy, it's hope dressed up as effort.

"My story is all over the place."

Twenty years, no clean narrative

Recruiters skim and bounce because they can't tell in 8 seconds what role you're actually pitching for.

"I can pass the screen. The panel kills me."

Final rounds keep dying

You can pass the screen. Final rounds are where it falls apart, and you've never had anyone honestly debrief why.

You don't need more advice. You need the system built, with you, this week.

About Ahmed

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I know exactly how this feels, because I lived it.

I'm Ahmed Zayed, an engineer from Egypt. I came to Canada in 2014 with my family, looking for a better life. I had years of international experience at Motorola, Alcatel, Cisco, and Nokia. I thought landing a job here would be easy.

I was wrong. I applied everywhere. At first I couldn't even get interviews. When I finally did, I'd never hear back. To keep a roof over my family's head, I drove Uber. Some days I'd finish a ride and go straight to an interview, still in my suit.

It took me five years to land my first full-time job in my field. Today I lead at one of the top IT companies in the world.

"The painful part wasn't the rejection. It was not knowing the steps."

That's why I built Future Career. Since then I've coached 700+ professionals into IT roles across the US and Canada. The methods I had to figure out alone, I now build with you in a focused sprint.

700+placed in IT and engineering roles, US and Canada

7,500+community members across Future Career and Microsoft enablement

10+years across 4 continents

What you walk away with

An entire job-search system, in your hands

Eight assets, built side-by-side in real time. Yours to keep, edit, and run.

Target role + positioning

The exact role, level, and company tier you're going after, with a one-line positioning statement that frames everything else.

Personalized gap analysis

Skills, signals, and credentials gap mapped against your target. A 90-day plan to close the gaps that actually matter.

Curated company list

30 to 50 companies aligned with your profile, role, comp band, and stage preference. Real targeting, not a LinkedIn search.

Resume optimization

ATS-clean DOCX you can drop into Workday, Greenhouse, and Lever, plus a visual version for human-read moments.

LinkedIn + personal brand

Headline, About, and experience rewrites. Built for recruiter search and human credibility, not vanity engagement.

Networking + referral playbook

Warm intro scripts, referral asks, and a contact map of your network surfaced for the hidden job market. Non-sleazy by design.

Interview story bank

10 to 15 structured behavioral stories tagged to common rubric questions. STAR-formatted, pressure-tested, ready to deploy.

Interview toolbox

Frameworks for system design, case, technical screen, and exec rounds. The mental models you reach for when the unexpected question lands.

Honest fit check

Who this is, and isn't, built for

This is the most expensive thing I sell. I'd rather you walk away than buy the wrong thing.

This is a strong fit if you...

Are a senior tech professional (IC, manager, PM, DS, EM, designer) targeting a role $130k or higher
Need to compress weeks of work into a focused, intensive sprint
Are comfortable being challenged in real time on your story, your resume, your strategy
Want to walk out with assets in hand, not homework on a list
Are ready to run the search yourself once the system is built

This isn't right if you...

Want me to apply or run cold outreach on your behalf. I won't, ever.
Want a guaranteed offer in writing. No honest coach can give you that.
Are at the very start of an early career or pivoting from non-tech (this is built for senior tech)
Can't commit to scheduling 7 to 10 hours of focused 1:1 in the next 30 days
Aren't ready to be in the work with me, session by session

How it runs

Four phases, 7 to 10 hours, built side-by-side

We schedule sessions in 60 to 90 minute blocks across 1 to 3 weeks based on your urgency and calendar.

Phase 1

Discovery + positioning

Map your background, target role, and value prop
Lock the one-line positioning statement
Set the company tier and comp band you're chasing

By end of phase 1: Positioning statement + target role brief

Phase 2

Resume + LinkedIn rebuild

Live drafting in the doc, pressure-tested against the target role
ATS-clean DOCX plus a visual version
LinkedIn headline, About, and experience rewrite

By end of phase 2: Resume v2 + LinkedIn ready to publish

Phase 3

Network + outreach

Curated company list built together
Warm intro scripts and referral asks written
Outreach sequences ready to run

By end of phase 3: Company list + outreach kit, ready to send

Phase 4

Interview toolbox + dry run

Story bank constructed and tagged to rubric questions
Frameworks loaded for system design, case, and exec rounds
Live mock round to stress-test before you go live

By end of phase 4: Story bank + toolbox + a real dry run

Before and after

From scattered effort to a system you can run

What you bring

A senior tech background and a target role in mind
A current resume and LinkedIn, even if they're rough
7 to 10 hours of focused 1:1 time in the next 30 days
Willingness to be challenged on your story and strategy
The intent to run the search yourself once it's built

What you walk out with

A locked positioning statement and target role brief
ATS-clean and visual resumes, plus a rewritten LinkedIn
A curated list of 30 to 50 target companies
A networking and referral playbook ready to send
A story bank and interview toolbox, pressure-tested in a live mock
A 90-day action plan you can run on day one

In their words

Real recommendations from people I've worked with

These are verbatim LinkedIn recommendations. Read the full set on my profile.

Structure + clarity

"Ahmed's coaching brought structure, clarity, and direction when I needed it most. Over 3 to 4 months, he guided me through every challenge, from positioning and mindset to networking and interview prep, while helping me stay focused throughout."

Abrar Fakhri

Monitoring SME, Splunk Architect, Cloud DevOps

Landed the role

"Thanks to Ahmed's insights and structured approach, I gained more confidence, got more responses, and ultimately landed my new role. His ability to simplify the process is what sets him apart."

Dima Khalil

Client Advisor

Mentor and guide

"An exceptional mentor and guide. Ahmed has empowered countless IT professionals and startups with practical strategies, market insights, and unwavering support."

Behrooz Abbaszadeh, Ph.D., P.Eng.

Team builder, Mentor

Microsoft, former manager

"Ahmed makes a difference. I've seen him be a tremendous Project Manager helping customer organizations digitally transform. He led an enablement community across Microsoft that became a global phenomenon with thousands of people building capabilities."

Leif Hemstad

Consulting Practice Leader, Microsoft

Microsoft peer

"Ahmed's drive and energy is inspiring and encouraging. He is a past Platinum Level winner, an award that only a small percentage of Microsoft employees may see their entire career."

Mark Tabladillo

Strategic Technical Advisor, Global AI & ML Community Lead

60+ public recommendations from clients, peers, and former managers.

See them on LinkedIn

Want to verify the track record yourself? Read the recommendations and see who landed jobs with me on Ahmed's LinkedIn profile.

Investment

Buy the system once. Run it for the rest of your career.

The resume, LinkedIn, story bank, and toolbox you build here don't expire. Use them this search and the next.

Done-with-you sprint

Career Booster Intensive

7 to 10 hour 1:1 sprint. Eight deliverables. Yours to keep.

$3,000 one-time

Prefer to split it? Pay in 2 installments: half today, half after one month.

7 to 10 hours of 1:1 deep working sessions with Ahmed
Target role + positioning strategy
Gap analysis + 90-day action plan
Curated company list (30 to 50 targets)
Resume rebuild (ATS-clean DOCX + visual)
LinkedIn optimization + personal brand
Networking + referral playbook
Interview story bank + toolbox
Live mock round before you go live

Pay in full, $3,000 Pay in 2 installments, $1,500 today Book the intro call first

Split it across two payments If paying in full isn't ideal right now, you can do it in 2 installments: half today, half after one month. Use the installment button above, or ask me for the special link and I'll send it over.

Sessions are scheduled directly with Ahmed and run live on Zoom or Google Meet. The 2-installment plan splits the $3,000 into $1,500 today and $1,500 in 30 days via a dedicated payment link.

Enroll or book

Pay in full, split it in 2, or book an intro call to talk it through first.

Quick intake

You get a short intake form. Fill it in (about 20 minutes).

Lock your sessions

Use the calendar to schedule your 1:1 blocks across 1 to 3 weeks.

Build it together

Show up. We draft, pressure-test, and ship the system live.

7-DAY REFUND

If it's not what you expected, the word is "refund."

Reply to your receipt email with one word: refund. No questions. No save attempt. Same business day, money back. The refund window is a feature, not a hostage situation.

Your calendar

Book the intro call or your first session

Use the calendar to lock a time with Ahmed. We'll confirm fit and set your kickoff date.

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Questions you should ask

The fine print, in plain English

What exactly am I paying $3,000 for?

Compression and execution. In 7 to 10 focused 1:1 hours we build your entire job-search system together, side by side. You walk out with all eight deliverables in hand and can start running your search immediately, no homework backlog.

What does "7 to 10 hours" mean in calendar terms?

Typically 60 to 90 minute sessions across 1 to 3 weeks. Some clients sprint it across 7 days. Others spread it across 3 weeks. You set the pace based on urgency and calendar.

Can I pay in installments?

Yes. You can split the $3,000 into 2 payments: half ($1,500) today and the other half ($1,500) after one month, through a dedicated installment payment link. Use the "Pay in 2 installments" button on this page, or ask me for the special link and I'll send it to you.

How fast can we start?

Usually within 5 to 7 days of payment. Book the intro call and we'll lock the kickoff date there.

I'm currently employed. Can this stay discreet?

Yes. The Intensive is well-suited to a quiet search. Sessions can run early morning, evening, or weekends. All assets are private. Nothing is published to LinkedIn until you say go.

Does this actually work? What's the track record?

700+ professionals placed in IT roles across the US and Canada. The methods come from rebuilding my own career after immigrating to Canada in 2014. You can read the recommendations and see the people who landed jobs with me on my LinkedIn profile: linkedin.com/in/ahmedzayedit.

What do I actually walk away with?

Eight deliverables: target role and positioning, a gap analysis with a 90-day plan, a curated company list, an ATS-clean and visual resume, your LinkedIn rewrite, a networking and referral playbook, an interview story bank, and an interview toolbox. All built with you, all yours to keep and reuse.

What's your refund policy?

7 days from purchase, no questions. Reply to your receipt with the word "refund" and Ahmed processes it the same business day. The refund window is a feature, not a hostage situation.

Stop tweaking. Start running. Two weeks from now, you have the system.

Book the intro call and we'll figure out together whether the Intensive is the right fit. If it isn't, I'll tell you honestly. No pressure.

Enroll for $3,000 Book the intro call