For graduates

The job search nobody taught you

You did everything right. Good school, good grades, a solid resume. So why does applying online feel like shouting into a void?

Why isn't applying online working?

Because most jobs are never posted, and the ones that are draw so many applicants that roughly one in a thousand hears back. Applying online puts you in the most crowded line with the least information. The candidates who get hired usually reach a real person first, with a clear target and a story worth remembering.

The strongest candidate on paper often isn't the one who gets the offer. The one who wins is the one who knows how the search really works. That can be learned, and it doesn't take years.

What will you walk away with?

You'll leave coaching with a clear target role, a short list of companies where you're likely to get interviews, a 60 to 90 second answer to "Tell me about yourself," outreach that reaches hiring managers directly, interview preparation that turns conversations into offers, and a plan for the career after your first job.

  • A clear read on your strengths and the soft skills employers hire for
  • A 90-second introduction that makes people lean in
  • A target list of industries and companies
  • Outreach that reaches the jobs no one posts
  • Interview prep, including how to handle the salary question
  • A plan for after the first job, not just the first job

What is working with Henry like?

It's one-on-one, practical and direct. Henry Lesher has coached thousands of professionals over more than 35 years, including executives at Fortune 100 companies. He'll treat you like a professional, tell you what isn't working, and give you specific things to do before the next session. It's built around what you want, not a template.

My parents are paying. Is this still my call?

Yes. Coaching only works if you want it, so Henry will want to hear from you directly. Your parents may fund it, but the sessions, the strategy and the decisions are yours. What you share stays confidential, and with your agreement, your parents get progress updates, not a transcript.

Talk to Henry first

A free 20-minute call. Bring your questions. You'll leave knowing what's holding your search back and whether coaching makes sense for you.

or call (201) 248-2534 · henry@thecompetitiveedgecoach.com