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Get HIRED WITHOUT GETTING PLAYED
Top 7 Reasons
I SHOULD BE
YOUR COACH
My name is Nicole Darby,
Your Certified Career & Leadership Coach
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Celebrating 30 years as a Career and Leadership Coach
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Brandon Hall Award winner
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Successfully helped 2,500+ individuals with their career development
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Humble brag: I even worked with famous clients, including actors Tobias Truvillion, Sean Ringgold from the Suge Knight Biopic "Notorius"and Michelle Thomas (Voiceover Actor)
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Resume work featured in Arnold Boldt's "Resumes for the Rest of Us"
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Invaluable firsthand experience leading teams at organizations such as Sprint, GE, Rollins Pest Control, ADP, and Turner Broadcasting
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A plethora of career, behavioral, and leadership professional certifications
TESTIMONIALS
"A completely life-changing experience having Nicole as my executive career coach and life coach. I originally met with another “career counseling” organization and while we made some progress, the recommended approach to advance my career did not mesh well with my personal style and comfort level. In my first session with Nicole I knew she had taken the time to review my work history, listen and understand my “story.” She immediately assessed that I did not have a competency problem, I had a confidence problem and our work began. "
A.Maines, Director of Talent Acquisition
"ASK ME ANYTHING"
WEEKLY OFFICE HOURS
Every Friday at 12PM ET
Get your biggest career question answered—live, strategic, and without the fluff.
👉 Here’s how to join:
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Pay the $25 registration fee (you’ll get a confirmation with the Zoom link for the meeting + receipt).
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Submit your question ahead of time (required to be answered live).
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If it’s resume, portfolio, or LinkedIn-related, send your docs or links at least 24 hours in advance to yourcareercafe@gmail.com
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Show up on Friday ready to learn!
🙌 Why Show Up?
Real Answers from a Real Coach: No generic advice—just sharp, personalized strategy.
Learn From Others: Even if your question isn’t answered first, you’ll gain insight from others navigating the same career mess.
AI + Human Strategy: We embrace AI tools and give you the expert lens to make sure your stuff actually works.
No More Guessing: Get direct feedback that helps you stop spinning your wheels and start making moves.
CAREER bootcamp
Your 6-week, AI-powered career bootcamp, you'll go from applying blindly to attracting interviews, referrals, and real offers - with help from a human coach and AI tools that save you hours.
WHO THIS IS FOR
If your are a beginning, mid-career professional, mature worker, changing jobs, retuning to work, wanting to move into leadership, or going from corporate to consulting or independent contracting, and you have experienced any of the following:
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You've applied to 20+ jobs and heard nothing back
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You're tired of wondering what hiring managers really want
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You want to use AI but still need a human to keep it strategic
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You want coaching that cuts through the BS and gets results
Watch the video and learn how many companies check social media during background checks.
Ready to Land the Job You Actually Want?
Welcome to the Career Reboot Bootcamp—a 6-week immersive coaching experience designed to transform your job search game from “meh” to “hire me now.”
The investment: $599
We’ve made it flexible—pay in 3 or 4 installments if needed.
Limited to 10 participants only. Why? Because you’re not a number. We keep it small so we can go deep with each of you.
If we don’t fill all 10 spots, the bootcamp won’t run, and you’ll get a full refund.
Session Dates:
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May 21st - June 18th
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August 20th - September 24th
What You Get:
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6 live coaching sessions packed with tools, truth, and tactical strategies
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2 personalized 1-on-1 coaching sessions just for you
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Tailored feedback on your resume, LinkedIn, and job search strategy
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Lifetime access to replays of all 6 sessions—watch anytime, anywhere, forever and ever
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A real community of people leveling up right alongside you
What’s Next:
After this pilot, each of the 6 sessions will be available as individual courses or bundled—but YOU get the full experience live plus the coaching. That’s a serious head start.
If you’re tired of guessing what recruiters want or feeling invisible online—this bootcamp is for you. Let’s get loud about your value, intentional with your brand, and strategic with your next move.
Spots are limited, timing is now.
Click “Join the Career Bootcamp" button and let’s drop-kick that job search frustration together.
what you'll learn
MODULE 1: The Lies They Told You About Hiring
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Topics:
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How HR really screens candidates (ATS myths vs. facts)
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Why "apply online" is the slowest way to get a job
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Hiring Managers' secret wish list they never post
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Action:
Decode real job specs behind the fake buzzwords.
MODULE 2: Building a 'Hirable Brand' (Not Just a Resume)
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Topics:
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Why resumes alone don't get jobs anymore
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How to create a career brand suite (resume, LinkedIn, portfolio, brag bank)
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The "human SEO" trick for getting your LinkedIn found
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Action:
Create a personal brand blueprint (resume + LinkedIn + proof of wins).
MODULE 3: AI Is Your Assistant, Not Your CEO
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Topics:
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How to use AI (ChatGPT, Resume AI, LinkedIn AI) to draft faster
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BUT why human strategy still wins offers
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Top prompts to get AI to create resumes, cover letters, outreach emails
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Action:
Create your AI Playbook: templates + workflows + humanized edits.
MODULE 4: Job Search Like a Hunter, Not a Beggar
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Topics:
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Build your Hidden Job Market tracker
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Direct messaging scripts (what to say to hiring managers, recruiters)
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How to reverse-engineer job offers (spoiler: most jobs never post)
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Action:
Start targeted outreach (not random applying).
MODULE 5: The Interview Games Are Rigged – Here’s How to Win Anyway
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Topics:
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How interviews are secretly scored behind the scenes
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Why "culture fit" is code for "unwritten rules" — and how to play the game
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Prepping your "3 Story Arsenal" (what you’ll actually be judged on)
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Action:
Build, practice, and record your Winning Interview Playbook.
MODULE 6: Salary Negotiation and Offer Detox
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Topics:
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How to spot a trash offer before you waste time
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Salary negotiation scripts that don’t make you sound desperate
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How to ghost-proof yourself after an offer
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Action:
Create a Negotiation Movesheet you can use on the spot.
BONUS: Get Hired, Stay Sane (Mental Health & Momentum)
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Topics:
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How to survive rejection without self-destruction
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Building resilience habits during the search
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Career moves checklist (staying strategic AFTER you get hired)
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Action:
Weekly "Check-In & Reset" templates (to not spiral).
FAQS
RESUME & LINKEDIN BOOTCAMP
WHO THIS IS FOR
This bootcamp is for professionals who are ready to stop spinning their wheels and start getting interviews—with resumes and LinkedIn profiles that actually work in 2025.
You might be:
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Re-entering the workforce after a break
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Transitioning industries or going independent
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Ready to move into leadership, but unsure how to brand yourself
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Job hunting and sick of ghost-town inboxes
Whatever your path, you’re tired of:
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Wondering why your resume gets zero traction
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Guessing at what keywords or formats will beat the bots
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Feeling invisible on LinkedIn
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Hearing about AI, but having no clue how to use it without sounding robotic
Here’s the deal: AI is not the enemy. We’re not hiding from it—we’re harnessing it.
You’ll learn how to use AI as a starting point—then pair it with real coaching and human feedback to ensure you’re showing up powerfully, strategically, and authentically.
This isn’t just another resume refresh. It’s a career repositioning with receipts.
Looking for your next opportunity on LinkedIn — without tipping off your current employer? Watch this video to learn how to keep your job search discreet.
If your resume and LinkedIn profile aren’t landing interviews, you don’t need more fluff—you need a strategy. This 6-week Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp is designed to help you stand out, sound hireable, and sell your value without selling your soul.
Investment: $599
You can split it into 3 or 4 payments, because investing in your future shouldn’t feel impossible.
10-Seat Max. Period.
We’re keeping it intentionally small. Why? So you get real feedback, not recycled advice.
If we don’t fill all 10 spots, no worries—you’ll be fully refunded.
Session Dates:
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July 2nd - August 6th
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October 8th - November 12th
What You’ll Walk Away With:
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A keyword-optimized, recruiter-approved resume that sounds like you (but better)
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A magnetic LinkedIn profile that tells your story and attracts real opportunities
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Live coaching + personal 1:1 support to fix your gaps, build your brand, and boost your confidence
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Lifetime access to all 6 session recordings—replay them anytime, anywhere, as often as needed
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Two private coaching sessions built into the program to go deeper on your goals
After this pilot wraps, each session will be sold individually or as a course bundle—but you get it first. Live. Raw. Custom. With coaching baked in.
If you’re tired of tweaking your resume for every job and wondering why no one’s calling—this is your reset button. And it comes with receipts.
Secure your spot now.
This isn’t just an update. It’s a full professional glow-up. Timing is now. Let’s drop-kick that job search frustration together.
what you'll learn
MODULE 1: Burn Your Old Resume — The Psychology of Being Overlooked
Topics:
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Why your current resume is boring, ignored, or filtered out
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The psychology behind what makes a resume skim-stopping
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How recruiters actually read resumes (the 6-second scan is real)
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Why LinkedIn matters more than your resume (yes, really)
Action:
Audit your current resume + profile using our “Swipe or Save?” checklist
MODULE 2: Resume Foundations That Get Interviews — Not Just Compliments
Topics:
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Choosing the right format (chronological, hybrid, modern minimalist)
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The 3-part power formula for bullet points that don’t suck
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How to quantify anything (even if you're not in sales or tech)
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Writing to show strategy, not just tasks
Action:
Rebuild your resume with our “Results-Impact-Proof” worksheet
MODULE 3: ATS, AI, and the Keyword Hustle
Topics:
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What an ATS actually is (and what it's not)
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Keyword optimization without sounding like a robot
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How to tailor your resume in 10 minutes using AI
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Tools to scan your resume for score-boosting tweaks
Action:
Run your resume through our ATS test + plug-and-play prompt system to tailor it instantly
MODULE 4: LinkedIn Is Your Stage — Own It
Topics:
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Why a half-filled LinkedIn profile is worse than none at all
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The secret SEO zones of LinkedIn (headline, skills, about section)
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How to write an “About” section that reads like a story, not a snooze-fest
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Making recruiters come to you (even passively)
Action:
Use the “Find-Me-Faster” LinkedIn checklist to revamp your profile like a pro
MODULE 5: Content That Converts — From Passive Profile to Personal Brand
Topics:
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How to write posts that grow visibility (without bragging)
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Engaging with your industry without being online 24/7
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The “Brag Bank” method: keeping track of wins for future updates
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Turning your profile into a portfolio (yes, even non-creatives)
Action:
Post your first “hello world” piece on LinkedIn using our Story-to-Status Prompt Pack
MODULE 6: Resume and Profile Audit Lab (Live or recorded)
Topics:
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Real-time resume reviews (where students learn from each other’s makeovers)
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Common mistakes that instantly lower credibility
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What to delete, rewrite, or emphasize for max impact
Action:
Submit your resume + LinkedIn for peer + coach feedback
FAQS
OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE BEEN HIRED BY:
PAY WHAT YOU CAN FOR THE PILOT PROGRAM
We’re piloting this Career Bootcamp to make it more impactful, inclusive, and ridiculously effective — and we’re inviting early adopters to help shape it.
Instead of charging full price right now, we’re offering a Pay What You Can option for this limited-time pilot.
Here’s the deal:
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You get full access to all training, tools, and support — just like paid students
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In return, we ask for your honest feedback, a testimonial if it helped you, and referrals if you know someone who’d benefit
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That’s it — no gimmicks, no pressure, no catch
Whether you can pay $50 or $500, your presence helps us make this bootcamp even better — and helps others who are ready for a career change too.
We trust you to choose an amount that feels right for your situation. Ready to invest in your future and help us build something amazing!
Once you have decided if you want to attend the May 21st Career Bootcamp or July 2nd Resume & LinkedIn Bootcamp, please use the button below to submit your contribution. You will receive 2 confirmation docs from yourcareercafe@gmail.com, the first doc will outline next steps and second doc will contain Zoom link.
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ABOUT your coach
Hey, I’m Nicole Darby. Founder of Career Cafe — where real people, real companies, and real growth meet. If you're stuck, overwhelmed, or wondering "what’s next?" — I see you. I am you.
I’m a Black, neurodiverse woman who left the corporate grind to build a life and career on my own terms. I’ve survived layoffs, toxic bosses, impossible promotions, career pivots — and the wild ride of consulting full time. I didn’t just read about career transformation in a book. I lived it.
And now, I help others do the same — at every stage, and every level.
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Job seekers ready to reimagine their careers without losing themselves
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Companies ready to build stronger teams and better leaders
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Coaches and learning pros ready to certify, grow, and create lasting impact
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Organizations ready to fix their broken customer experiences from the inside out
Whether you're landing your first role, rebuilding after burnout, developing your team, or fixing a broken company culture — Career Cafe is here for it all. We don’t do cookie-cutter coaching. We don’t sell one-size-fits-all training. We deliver real strategies, real support, and real results — personalized for you. Let’s stop surviving and start thriving. Your career (and your company) deserve better — and so do you.
Click below to schedule a free call and let’s get to work!
Your future self will thank you (and maybe even buy me coffee someday ☕). Let’s do this!
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