FREE CAREER STRATEGY WORKSHOP WITH LIVE Q&A

Senior Tech & PM | Managers | Directors | VPs

How to Land Your Dream Job in 8-12 Weeks

Earn 20% More - Without Applying Online

Discover the strategy accomplished professionals use to bypass the application pile, reach decision-makers, and create better opportunities faster.

Years Experience

6000+

Professionals Served

8-12

Weeks Typical Offer

+20%

Avg. Salary Increase

Tuesday, Sep. 15 - 2:00 PM ET

FREE CAREER STRATEGY WORKSHOP WITH LIVE Q&A

Senior Tech & PM | Managers | Directors | VPs

How to Land Your Dream Job in 8-12 Weeks

Earn 20% More - Without Applying Online

Tuesday, Aug. 4 - 2:00 PM ET

Discover the strategy accomplished professionals use to bypass the application pile, reach decision-makers, and create better opportunities faster.

Years Experience

6000+

Professionals Served

8-12

Weeks Typical Offer

+20%

Avg. Salary Increase

38%

of jobs

What if the way you’ve been taught to search is the problem?

38% of jobs are not even posted online.

Most professionals get stuck sending resumes into a black hole. This webinar shows you how to access hidden opportunities and get in front of decision-makers.

Michael helped me narrow down what to look for and how to find those jobs. I ended up getting an offer for a job supervising the position I was originally referred for!

Sharon McCabe

Senior Project Manager

Michael was a real help while I was in the job hunt. His guidance, inspiration and coaching along with other YES services made the difference in me having the confidence to get the job I wanted. I would highly recommend Michael and YES!

Jonathan Marks

Public Policy Professional

Michael helped me choose what kind of roles to look for, how to position myself, and overall professional success. The immediate result came in the form of a promotion to a senior director.

Sydney Hannah-Holliday

Senior Director, Customer Engagement Initiatives

What You'll Learn

1. Why applying online fails

Understand why most applications never lead anywhere.

2. How to identify hidden jobs

Learn proven ways to uncover opportunities others never see.

3. How to reach decision-makers

Position yourself to start real conversations with the right people.

4. Position your value

Communicate your impact so you stand out and get noticed.

5. Interview with confidence

Handle interviews with clarity, credibility, and control.

6. Create more leverage

Negotiate smartly and secure better roles and compensation.

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When Strategy Replaces Blind Applying

Traditional Job Search

Search job boards

Submit applications

Compete with hundreds

Wait and hope

Strategic Job Search

Identify high-fit roles

Leverage OPN

Gain executive access

Create real conversations

Michael and his team have helped me tremendously in my job search. They provided excellent resume and letter writing services, as well as coaching and training even after I landed my ideal job. Truly professional and they really know what they’re doing.

Michael Hamm

Senior Lead Technologist

Michael greatly helped me during my career transition, as I was moving back to the US. Through his insight, empathy and calm demeanor he helped me navigate what would have otherwise been a quite stressful time. I am truly grateful.

Victoria Chia

International Program Management

I got insightful strategies from Michael as I transitioned from the US Government to private sector. He worked with me to develop a detailed action plan to reflect my experience, skills, and qualifications and helped me land my dream job.

Goke Taiwo

Senior Technical Program Manager Infrastructure & Cybersecurity Compliance

Proven Results

6,000+

Professionals Served

8-12

Weeks typical offer

20%

Average Salary Increase

4.9

Client Rating

Is This Training For You?

This Webinar Is For You, If ...

You're ready for your next level

You want higher impact and pay

You're tired of applying online

You want a strategic approach that works

Probably Not For You If ...

You're not open to new strategies

You are only focused on fixing resume

You're not coachable

You're not ready to invest in your future

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Meet Your Presenter

Michael Akbar

Executive Vice President, YES Career Coaching

Creator of Career Aikido

Michael Akbar is an ICF-credentialed career and executive coach and the creator of Career Aikido — an unconventional approach to creating career opportunities through positioning, influence, hidden access, and strategic relationships.

Over the past 16 years, Michael and the YES team have helped more than 6,000 professionals strengthen their positioning, navigate career transitions, and land better opportunities roughly three times faster than the national average.

Career Aikido is not theory or generic job-search advice. It is the product of decades of real-world reinvention, business development, executive coaching, and the psychology of influence — refined through work with professionals who were capable of more but not getting the traction, recognition, or compensation they deserved.

In this training, Michael will show you why relying mainly on online applications keeps many strong candidates stuck — and how Career Aikido helps professionals access hidden opportunities, reach decision-makers, create stronger career options, and move forward with greater confidence and leverage.

What Clients Say

It’s been a really pleasant experience working with Michael and his team. I had a new position created for me at Accenture thanks to their help and coaching.

Reshma Thawani

Product Manager

He’s easy to talk to, good at telling you when you need to do more work, equally good at letting you know when you are overthinking it, and in the end a great guide to the decisions you need to make. I wholeheartedly highly recommend it.

Robert Godbey

Program Manager

Michael is a very attentive and dedicated career coach. He is great at helping identify an individual's strengths and weaknesses and honing in on your goals. I definitely recommend him for any career coaching needs anyone has.

Renee Claytor

Supervisory Patent Examiner

The mock interview was amazing. Katherine's feedback was very direct and helped me land interviews. Michael provided good advice and feedback during the coaching sessions and the YES Team went above and beyond to help me.

Annette Knuckle

Director of Brand Management

After our first chat, I knew I made the right choice. What impressed me most about Michael is his ability to process my questions into actionable steps quickly. I highly recommend Michael to anyone seeking business or career coaching.

Craig Oxendine

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Strategic Engineer

Michael's patience and ability to listen for what was possible was pretty amazing. I had not experienced that kind of listening from someone who was also great at career coaching.

Mary Miller

Senior Technical Project Management

Your next opportunity could start with one hour on Tuesday.

Join live, ask questions and leave with a clear plan you can put into action right away.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this webinar really free?

Yes. The webinar is free to attend. You simply need to reserve your spot so we can send you the access details and any related resources.

Who is this webinar for?

This webinar is designed for experienced professionals, managers, directors, executives, senior technical professionals, project managers, and career changers who want better opportunities, stronger positioning, and a smarter job search strategy.

What will I learn in the webinar?

You will learn why relying only on online applications often limits your results, how to access hidden opportunities, how to reach decision-makers, and how to position yourself for stronger interviews, better offers, and greater career leverage.

Is this for people who are unemployed?

No. The webinar is primarily for professionals exploring a better role, considering a career move, feeling underpaid, or trying to position yourself for advancement.

Will this work for executives and senior professionals?

Yes. The strategy is especially relevant for professionals whose best opportunities often come through relationships, visibility, referrals, recruiters, internal conversations, and decision-maker access rather than blind online applications.

Will a replay be available?

A replay may not be available so we recommend attending live so you can stay engaged and get the most value from the training.

How long is the webinar?

Plan for approximately 60 minutes, including the main training and time for next steps.

Will you be selling anything during the webinar?

At the end, we may share how YES Career Coaching can help professionals who want more personalized support. The main purpose of the webinar is to give you useful strategies you can understand and apply.

What happens after I register?

After you register, you will receive the webinar details by email, including the date, time, and access instructions. You may also receive reminder emails before the event.

What if I need more personal help after the webinar?

You will have the option to schedule a career strategy consultation with YES to discuss your situation, goals, and whether our services are the right fit.

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Navigating through the hectic job market in the DC area, Michael made sure I came out on top. He provided great tips and insights into the market and developed positive steps for me to take. He also held me accountable for my actions.

Chris Bartholomew

Intelligence Research Specialist

I've been working with Michael over the last three years, YES really helped me navigate some complex and sensitive challenges. Michael and the YES team are phenomenal!

Shalisha Bazemore

Human Resources Executive

His ability to listen is what I made him and awesome coach for me. Michael understood my dilemma and created an effective plan to tackle them simply. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get a boost in their career!

Jay Gandhi

Bioinformatics Scientist

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