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A Proven System to Land Your Next Role
Without Second-Guessing Yourself
If you’re serious about standing out in a competitive job market, this is the system I’ve used to help clients land roles at Meta, Google, and Microsoft.
Big tech runs one of the hardest hiring processes there is. A system that works there works in any industry.
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The Monthly Subscription includes office hours twice a month, where you get direct feedback from me.
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1:1 Coaching: four months of unlimited access to me, plus the full on-demand course.
The traditional
job hunt is
broken
If you’re tired of sending out applications and getting nowhere…
If you’re struggling to tell your story in a way that stands out…
If networking feels overwhelming and you don’t know where to start…
This masterclass is for you.
what if you could
flip the process in
your favor?
What if, instead of hoping for callbacks, you positioned yourself so opportunities came to you?
What if you walked into interviews knowing how to showcase your strengths, tell compelling stories, and leave hiring managers thinking, “We need this person on our team”?
That’s what this masterclass is designed to help you do.
This is NOT another
generic
job search course
The course is designed to:
Remove the guesswork from landing interviews and offers
Give you a proven, repeatable system that makes hiring managers see you as the obvious choice
Transform how you position yourself, so you stand out before the interview
Every module is packed with battle-tested strategies, frameworks, and mindsets I’ve used to help job seekers land positions at Meta, Microsoft, Google, and top startups.
The course equips you for this search and for every career pivot after it.
This Masterclass is for you if…
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You’re ready to take control of your job search instead of waiting for luck to work in your favor
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You know you have valuable skills but struggle to communicate them in a way hiring managers recognize
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You’re motivated to think differently about how you position yourself, network, and interview
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You’re ready to act on what you learn, because success comes from execution
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You want to shortcut the learning curve and get the insider knowledge most candidates never hear
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You want a proven system, so you can focus on what works and stop guessing
Meet your coach: josh lamar
I know how hard the hiring process can feel. I’ve been on both sides of the table.
As a former hiring manager at Microsoft, I’ve reviewed countless resumes, conducted interviews, and made final hiring decisions. I know what hiring teams look for and why most candidates fail to stand out.
Over the years, I’ve mentored friends, colleagues, and coaching clients through their job searches. Every one of them who set out to land a role in big tech has been hired, at companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft.
Today, as a business owner and hiring manager, I still make hiring decisions. I see the same patterns over and over.
The candidates who succeed
aren’t always the most
experienced.
They’re the ones who know how to:
Position themselves
Tell compelling stories
Connect with the right people authentically
Experience helps. These three skills decide it.
That’s what I teach in this masterclass.
my Unique Perspective on Personal Branding
For the past three years, I’ve worked directly with Jay Abraham, one of the most respected marketing strategists in the world. Jay has helped businesses generate billions in revenue through his strategic thinking on branding, positioning, and value creation. That perspective has shaped how I approach career coaching.
Most job seekers miss this: personal branding matters as much as business branding. Hiring managers look for skills, and they look for clear value that sets you apart.
My work with Jay has given me a unique lens for helping clients position themselves as the “go-to” candidate in their field.
In this masterclass, you get interview prep plus the high-level positioning strategies that make hiring managers see you as an essential hire.
Why I Do This Work
I started coaching because I love helping people unlock their full potential. I’ve seen so many talented professionals get stuck. They have the skills. They don’t know how to present themselves in a way hiring managers recognize as valuable.
When I talk to someone, I can see what’s blocking them and what they need to do next. I’ve helped people who were stuck in their job search go from frustrated to hired, often at companies they once thought were out of reach.
If you’re ready to stop guessing, take control of your job search, and land the role you deserve, let’s get to work.
What you'll learn
Module 1: Positioning yourself for success
Your background is your greatest strength once you know how to frame it.
Identify and fix the hidden signals in your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn
Reframe your past experience as an asset
Shift from “I hope I’m good enough” to “Here’s why I’m the right person for this role”
Mindset Upgrade: Overcome self-doubt and gain confidence in your unique value
Outcome: You’ll walk away with a clear, compelling career narrative that makes hiring managers see your value.
Office hours: Bring your positioning for direct feedback.
Module 2: portfolios & The Power of Storytelling
Hiring managers forget facts. They remember stories.
Structure a compelling career story that sticks in hiring managers’ minds
Apply the 3-slide framework to make your portfolio clear and impactful
Learn how to present your work in interviews so it resonates
Turn your portfolio into a tool for persuasion
Outcome: A portfolio that captivates hiring managers and a career story that makes you unforgettable.
Office hours: Get feedback on your story and portfolio presentation.
Module 3: Networking & The Hidden Job Market
The best jobs go to the best-connected applicants.
How to make networking feel natural (even if you hate it)
The LinkedIn Engagement Method: turning comments and DMs into real conversations
The Warm Introduction Strategy: getting referrals without feeling awkward
How to be remembered: providing value before asking for favors
Outcome: You’ll stop feeling invisible and start getting noticed by the right people.
Office hours: Work through your networking approach and warm introductions.
Module 4: Acing Behavioral Interviews
Behavioral interviews reward candidates who prove their value. Memorized answers fall flat.
Why most people fail behavioral interviews, and how to avoid the biggest mistakes
The STAR Method: structuring answers hiring managers remember
Turning “weak” experiences into strong stories, even if you feel short on experience
Handling tough questions: answering “Tell me about a time when…” with confidence
Outcome: You’ll walk into interviews prepared, confident, and in control.
Office hours: Practice interview responses and get feedback.
Introductory
Presentation (FREE)
Ready to jump in?
Watch this free presentation I gave for the Insights Career Network and start now.
Download the Craft your Career Story Worksheet to get the most out of it.
Once you complete the pre-work, you’ll be ready for the course.
Choose Your Learning Experience
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Masterclass On-Demand + 2x/Month Office Hours
A complete, self-paced program to transform how you show up in the job market.
What You Get:
Four core training modules: the strategies top candidates use to stand out in resumes, portfolios, interviews, and networking
Actionable templates and worksheets, so you apply what you learn to your own materials and job search
Self-paced content you can return to anytime for a refresh
Office hours twice a month for direct feedback from me
What This Means for You:
A clear, compelling story you can use across your resume, LinkedIn, and interviews
A portfolio and resume that show who you are and what you bring
Confidence to talk about your value without feeling like you’re “selling yourself”
A repeatable process for this job search and the rest of your career
What Participants Said:
“It helped me discover my identity as a UX Researcher and build a cohesive story about who I am.”
“I came away with clarity and confidence and a process I can reuse for the rest of my career.”
Investment: $250/month. Cancel anytime.
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Masterclass + 1:1 Coaching
Private coaching to sharpen your story and your delivery, with expert feedback every step of the way.
What You Get:
Four months of unlimited support, with the full Masterclass included.
Four 60-minute private sessions, one per month, each paired with a course module
Deep-dive strategy session to uncover your edge, strengths, and ideal positioning
Customized resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn reviews tailored to your goals
Mock interviews with detailed feedback from a hiring manager’s perspective
Targeted prep for specific job opportunities or company interviews
Ongoing support by email, voice note, or Loom video, whenever you need it
What This Means for You:
Live, personalized feedback on how you’re coming across and how to sharpen your message
Deep strategy on your LinkedIn, resume, and portfolio based on your goals
Focused support to help you interview with more clarity, calm, and control
What Participants Said:
“Josh helped me understand how to frame my story, not just something to gloss over, but something to highlight.”
“The 1:1 coaching gave me tools I’ll use throughout my career, not just in this job search.”
Investment: $2,997, or four monthly payments of $750
Testimonials
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"Josh has the rare ability to quickly identify the core of a problem and redirect you in a way that makes your story sharper and more persuasive."
“Taking Josh’s masterclass felt less like a typical career workshop and more like a journey of self-exploration. His process pushed me to reflect on my goals and shape them into a story that feels both authentic and clear.
“Meeting with Josh one-on-one was incredibly helpful. He has a rare ability to quickly identify the core of a problem and redirect you in a way that makes your story sharper and more persuasive. What once felt like a jumble of experiences became a cohesive narrative that not only made sense to others but also gave me greater confidence in myself.
“His course also helped me to approach networking differently. Instead of feeling transactional, it became about a genuine shift in learning about each other that has made my conversations more intentional and rewarding.
“Josh’s class not only refined my job search strategy but also gave me the tools to tell my story in a way that truly resonates.”
Lu Cai, On-Demand Masterclass
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"The ultimate comprehensive guide to the job market"
“I feel more confident as an applicant thanks to Josh and this course. I learned many skills and pieces of information that have changed the way that I approach being hired, and will continue to help me in my future.
“This program has a way of making it feel extremely personal, even if you are only able to watch the recordings and not join the live sessions! There is so much great advice for any position or passion that somebody may have, and I definitely recommend it to anybody who is interested in getting hired.
“I would describe this course as the ultimate comprehensive guide to the job market. With all of the extraordinary tips for networking, resume and portfolio building, being a confident and ideal candidate for the company that you apply to, and much more, I truly cannot recommend it enough.
Jared Bergen, On-Demand Masterclass
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"I can't recommend Josh's MasterClass enough!"
“Josh’s MasterClass equips you with the tools to navigate and thrive in your UXR job search by helping you tap into the power of your uniqueness.
“The job search process can be stressful and overwhelming, but Josh’s thoughtful, compassionate, and effective approach brings clarity and confidence. His guidance is valuable for anyone looking to grow their career with intention and authenticity.
“Josh has always made me feel heard, and I feel super fortunate to have him as a friend and a mentor.”
Sally Xia, Senior UX Researcher
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"JOSH’S ADVICE COMPLETELY RESET ME, FROM HOPELESSNESS TO BUZZING WITH ACTIONABLE IDEAS!"
“Josh’s strategies around targeting company size, building relationships, and owning your narrative gave me real direction.
“I especially appreciated hearing how others with a bachelor’s degree have thrived. It helped me see the value in my own story.
“For the first time, I actually had fun doing my career pre-work.”
Jasmine Cordero, UX Researcher
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"The content is excellent, but it’s Josh’s teaching and care that make this course truly stand out."
“Josh’s perspective from both sides of the hiring process makes this course incredibly valuable for anyone looking for their next role. Every session left me with something new to apply, and real clarity on how to move forward.
“What helped most was learning how to turn my background into a strength. I used to gloss over it. Now, I know how to frame my story with confidence and present myself as the ideal candidate.”
Flynn Robinson, UW HCDE Grad Student
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“Josh’s feedback helped me completely reframe how I talk about my experience."
“I’d been feeling self-conscious about a startup role, but he showed me why that story actually stood out, and why it matters.
“His perspective on org types, mentorship, and career growth was exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’ve been craving thoughtful, strategic feedback like this, and it’s been hard to come by. This course is exactly what I needed.”
Prema Smith, UX Researcher
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"Josh knows the modern hiring process back to front."
“He ties all the steps together to take it beyond the world of ideas to be a continual practice that will change how you move through your career.
“So much of the hiring process is opaque these days, that clarity is the most valuable resource. Josh centers you and your experiences to tell a story you can stand behind and keep adding to.”
Jeffrey Hanna
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“Josh’s support during my interview process was invaluable."
“Josh’s advice, ‘better to fail as yourself than succeed as someone you’re not,’ was freeing.
“His coaching helped me overcome last-minute nerves and gave me the confidence to show up authentically. His guidance was always timely and spot-on, making all the difference in my success.”
Evan Schmitz, UX Researcher, Amazon
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"Josh's coaching made a huge difference in how I approached my job search, and I can’t recommend him enough!”
“Josh’s encouragement and confidence-boosting advice helped me really focus and apply what I learned.”
Brandon Haist, Staff UX Researcher,
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“Josh helped me tighten up my portfolio presentation, adding missing elements and helping with polishing my delivery.”
Arturo Goicochea, Senior Designer, Microsoft
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“Josh is such a great leader and valuable person for those navigating the currents of modern work.”
Luke Cooley, UX Researcher, Meta
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"I always leave our conversations feeling I’ve been able to have an open and friendly conversation that gives me new things to think about and directions to take.”
Scott Klein, Director of Player Research, Solsten
Frequently asked questions
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Most job search advice is generic: resume tips and interview tricks that leave you looking like every other candidate.
This program is built on real hiring experience and on what I’ve learned working with marketing pioneer Jay Abraham. The focus is positioning and storytelling.
You learn how to stand out before the interview, so hiring managers already see you as a top candidate.
You get direct feedback from me in office hours, on top of the on-demand training.
You leave with a clear, tested system that has helped people land jobs at companies like Meta, Google, and Microsoft.
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Yes. The process works in any industry, and it was designed to help people with non-traditional backgrounds stand out.
Hiring managers want unique perspectives. Most job seekers don’t know how to position their background as a strength.
This program helps you:
Reframe your experience as an asset
Tell a career story that makes hiring managers take notice
Walk into interviews confident about your experience, gaps included
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Absolutely. If you’re not getting interviews, or you’re getting ghosted after applying, it usually means:
Your resume or portfolio isn’t positioning you as a top candidate
You’re relying too much on applying online and too little on networking
Your messaging isn’t making hiring managers see your value
This program helps you fix all three, so you stop chasing opportunities and become the person companies want to hire.
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Yes. Module 4 is dedicated to behavioral interviews and storytelling.
Most people fail behavioral interviews because they:
Give vague, forgettable answers
Ramble without structure
Focus on what they did and skip how they think
You’ll learn storytelling techniques and the STAR method to make your answers structured, engaging, and impactful.
With 1:1 coaching, you also get mock interviews with detailed feedback to refine your delivery.
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Networking doesn’t have to feel transactional or uncomfortable.
In Module 3, I teach you how to make networking feel natural, easy, and enjoyable.
Real conversations that open doors, with no awkward cold messages
A simple LinkedIn strategy that gets hiring managers and recruiters to notice you
Warm introductions, so you don’t have to “sell yourself” to strangers
Networking is one of the most powerful levers in your job search. Once you see how simple it can be, you’ll never go back to relying on job boards.
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Yes. The job search is different for a new graduate, someone leaving academia, and a seasoned professional. The system adapts to each. Office hours are where we tailor it to your situation.
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The course is self-paced. Most people take about four months to work through it with depth.
Some spend 30 to 60 minutes a week applying what they learn. Others dive deeper. It’s up to you.
Office hours run twice a month for when you want direct feedback.
The program is built around taking action. Follow the steps and you’ll start seeing results faster than you think.
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The Masterclass gives you the full system: four on-demand modules, templates and worksheets, and office hours twice a month.
1:1 Coaching includes the Masterclass, plus four months of private coaching where we:
Refine your resume, portfolio, and LinkedIn so you stand out
Run mock interviews with detailed feedback
Build a personalized job search strategy around your background
If you want hands-on, tailored coaching, the 1:1 option is for you.
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No coach can guarantee offers. Here’s what I can say: every client who came to me aiming for big tech has been hired there.
The strategies in this program have helped professionals land roles at:
Meta
Google
Microsoft
Top startups and high-growth companies
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It’s simple.
For the full system with office hours, start the monthly subscription.
For direct, 1:1 feedback, apply for private coaching or enroll right away.
Your next opportunity is waiting. Let’s make sure you’re ready for it.
Ready to get hired?
If you’re serious about standing out in a competitive market, the GET HIRED Masterclass gives you everything you need to position yourself as the obvious choice, without the guesswork.
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