It is a positioning problem. Who you are, what you bring, and why that matters to the right employer — this needs to be communicated with precision. With a strong CV that passes AI-powered applicant screening systems (ATS), a compelling LinkedIn profile, and a clear job search strategy. That is what we work on.
You have 20, 25, 30 years of experience. You know what you are capable of. But the job search stalls — because the CV does not reflect what you actually bring, because the story is missing that convinces an interviewer, or because the target role itself is still unclear.
People often come to me after a break: restructuring, redundancy, outplacement, a phase where things shifted professionally. Sometimes simply the feeling that the previous path no longer fits.
What we then work on together is precision: clarity about target roles, a career narrative that holds, and application documents — CV and LinkedIn — that function as a signal, not a record.
Over three decades in the IT industry — as a founder and executive in both mid-sized companies and large corporations. I know the difference between what a CV says and what a person actually brings. I also know the moment when you realise the path you have been on is no longer your own.
My training as a systemic family therapist has fundamentally shaped the way I work: I do not just work on documents, but with the person behind the facts.
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AI has fundamentally changed the recruiting process — before a human ever reads your CV, an algorithm has already evaluated it. ATS systems filter by keywords, structural patterns, and relevance scores. LinkedIn algorithms determine who recruiters get to see at all. Those who do not understand these mechanisms are playing by rules that no longer apply.
I have been working with AI on a daily basis for over three years — as a fixed part of my coaching practice, documented in three published books on the subject. That gives me a perspective most coaches do not have: I understand the systems you are up against from the inside. Your CV and LinkedIn profile will be built to hold up against the mechanisms that decide before the human does.
Many experienced professionals describe themselves as a list of facts — convinced that more facts mean more impact. What gets left out: Who they have become over the years, what truly drives them, and which strengths lie behind the roles they have held. They tend to apply for the same positions they have held most of their career — and overlook the options that their unique personal history also opens up.
This programme starts exactly there.
The programme spans 9 sessions and does not end with a CV. It ends with you knowing who you are, what you can do — and how to show it. AI-supported where it delivers precision and speed: strengths analysis, CV creation, and ATS optimisation. Human where it matters.
"With Dirk's help, this led to three interview opportunities within a short time and ultimately two job offers between October and the end of January — a result that clearly speaks to the effectiveness of his guidance."
"As soon as I started applying with the new CV version, I was invited to several interviews. Dirk supported me throughout the entire process — from interview preparation to negotiation tips."
"Dirk is an outstanding career coach with an exceptional ability to tailor his guidance to each individual's needs. He combines deep expertise with a practical and empathetic approach, making his advice effective and easy to apply."
The first step is always a free initial conversation — 30 minutes, no sales pitch. We clarify what you are dealing with and whether working together makes sense for both sides. Two paths are available from there:
Online or in-person — sessions are conducted online by preference, or in-person at the office: Berliner Ring 137, 64625 Bensheim, Germany. Coaching available in German and English.
No sales pitch. We clarify whether what you are dealing with is something I can concretely help with — and whether working together makes sense for both sides.
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