The Career Launchpad, 4-Week 1:1 Sprint | Future Career
Career Launchpad, 4-week 1:1 sprint

Stop applying everywhere. Build a search that works, then run it.

A 4-week 1:1 sprint for senior professionals who were recently laid off, relocating to a new country, or who have worked with a coach before and want to move fast. Four weekly sessions, four real deliverables, one job search you can run with confidence. Most clients land in 3 to 6 months.

4 x 60-min 1:1 sessions Async review between sessions Real deliverables, not just talks
Ahmed Zayed
With Ahmed Zayed
Founder, Future Career. 700+ placed in IT roles.
Career Launchpad overview

Coach's background, built across decades at

Microsoft Cisco Indeed Nokia Motorola
Meet your coach

I have walked this road. Then I built the map.

I'm Ahmed Zayed, an engineer from Egypt. I came to Canada in 2014 because I wanted a better life for my family. I had years of international experience at Motorola, Alcatel, Cisco, and Nokia. I thought it would be easy to land a job here. I was wrong.

I applied everywhere. At first I wasn't even getting interviews. When I did, I never heard back. I had a family to raise and bills that didn't pause, so I drove Uber. Some days I'd finish a ride and go straight to an interview, still in my suit.

It took me three months to land a contract, and five years to land my first full-time role in my field. Today I lead at one of the top IT companies in the world. Looking back, things would have been a lot easier if I had understood the local culture and known how to communicate my value. Most people don't, and nobody tells you.

"That's why I built Future Career. The Launchpad is the exact work I had to figure out alone, condensed into 4 weeks."

Since then I've coached 700+ professionals into IT and engineering jobs across Canada and the US.

700+placed in IT and engineering roles
7,500+community members built
10+years across 4 continents
Career Launchpad
Who this is for

Built for one moment, not generic advice

This is a focused sprint for people who need to reset their search fast and know they have to do the work.

01

You were just laid off

You need to move fast and smart, not panic-apply. We build the plan and the assets in days, so your time goes into the right conversations.

02

You're relocating to a new country

Your experience is real, but your story doesn't land in the new market yet. We translate it so local recruiters understand your value.

03

You've been coached before

You know how coaching works and you do the work between sessions. This is a sprint with a clear plan, not hand-holding.

Who the Career Launchpad is for
The 4 weeks

Four weeks. Four real deliverables. One repositioned career.

No fluff, no homework theatre. Every session ends with something you can show: a real change on LinkedIn, a real message sent, a real script you can use the next morning.

WEEK 1

Positioning lock

  • One-line market narrative for your target role and industry
  • Target role definition: what you say yes to, and what you filter out
  • The "stop applying everywhere" rule, in writing
By Friday: positioning statement + target role brief
WEEK 2

LinkedIn and resume rebuild

  • Headline, About, and Experience rewritten for your target recruiters
  • Keyword pass for recruiter search, with a find-ability test
  • Resume reformatted to local conventions, finished before the call ends
By Friday: new LinkedIn live + resume v2
WEEK 3

Network activation

  • Map of 20 warm and second-degree contacts in your target market
  • 5 messages written and sent together during the session
  • Warm-bridge playbook and follow-up cadence
By Friday: 20 contacts mapped, 5 messages sent
WEEK 4

Interview and recruiter readiness

  • Story bank for the top 5 interview questions you'll get in-market
  • Recruiter outreach script you can copy, paste, and send
  • 30-day action plan so the momentum doesn't die after the sprint
By Friday: story bank + outreach script + 30-day plan
The four-week plan
Before and after

What you bring in, what you walk out with

Before session 1

  • Intake questionnaire submitted (about 20 minutes)
  • Current resume or CV uploaded (PDF or DOCX)
  • Current LinkedIn URL shared
  • 3 to 5 target companies in your market
  • A one-page brief: where I am now, where I want to be (template provided)
  • 4 calendar slots blocked, same day and time across 4 weeks

By Day 28

  • A locked one-line positioning statement for your target market
  • A rewritten LinkedIn profile, recruiter-searchable, already live
  • A reformatted resume that passes the "no local experience" filter
  • A map of 20 warm contacts and 5 conversations already opened
  • A story bank of 5 interview answers, in your own voice
  • A recruiter outreach script ready to send the next day
  • A 30-day plan so the momentum doesn't die when the sprint ends
What you walk out with
Client wins

Real recommendations from people I've worked with

Verbatim LinkedIn recommendations. Read the full set on my profile.

Landed the role

"Thanks to Ahmed's insights and structured approach, I gained more confidence, got more responses, and ultimately landed my new role. His ability to simplify the process is what sets him apart."

Dima Khalil
Client Advisor
Navigating a new market

"His guidance has been instrumental in helping me navigate the Canadian job market with more clarity and confidence."

Amad Mohamed
Project Administrator at WSP
Structure + clarity

"Ahmed's coaching brought structure, clarity, and direction when I needed it most. He guided me through every challenge, from positioning and mindset to networking and interview prep, while helping me stay focused throughout."

Abrar Fakhri
Splunk Architect, Cloud TPM
Clear, actionable steps

"His ability to break down the job search process into clear, actionable steps made a significant impact. His insights into leveraging AI for job searching were particularly valuable."

Mohammad Reza Rahmani Fard
ERP Consultant, Dynamics 365
Eye-opening

"Truly eye-opening. Ahmed correctly pinpointed significant weaknesses in my resume and interview skills, and laid out simple actionable steps I can take to improve."

Mustafa AlSakkaf
Software Engineer
Microsoft, former manager

"Ahmed makes a difference. I've seen him be a tremendous Project Manager helping customer organizations transform. He led an enablement community across Microsoft that became a global phenomenon with thousands of people building capabilities."

Leif Hemstad
Consulting Practice Leader, Microsoft

Read 60+ recommendations on LinkedIn

Proof and recommendations
Track record
Investment

One price. Four weeks. 1:1 with Ahmed.

Career Launchpad, 4-week 1:1 sprint
$1,950 USD
One payment, or split into 2: $1,000 at enrollment and $950 before session 3.
What's included:
  • 4 x 60-min 1:1 working sessions (real work, not just talks)
  • Async review of your profile, messages, and scripts between sessions
  • Templates: intake brief, positioning canvas, outreach scripts, story bank
  • Direct WhatsApp and email access during the 4 weeks
  • 30-day post-sprint action plan
Pay $1,950 and secure your slot
Honest fit check: if after week 1 the work isn't landing for you, you can stop and only pay $450.
1

Pay

Secure checkout. You get a receipt and onboarding email right after.

2

Book session 1

Use the calendar below to pick your slot. Same time for all 4 weeks.

3

Submit prereqs

Intake form, resume, LinkedIn, target companies. About 30 minutes.

4

Show up and work

Week 1 starts. You leave the call with positioning locked.

7-day refund, no questions

7 days from purchase, no questions. Reply to your receipt with the word "refund" and Ahmed processes it the same business day. The refund window is a feature, not a hostage situation.

Inside the sprint, part 1 of 3 Inside the sprint, part 2 of 3 Inside the sprint, part 3 of 3
Step 2, book your kickoff

Pick your weekly slot

After payment, come back and pick a time that works for the next 4 weeks. We hold the same day and time across the sprint.

Heads-up: 24-hour notice is required to reschedule any session. Sessions are 60 minutes and recorded for your reference.

Calendar not loading? Open it in a new tab or email [email protected].

The outcome
FAQ

Real questions, real answers

Who is this really for?
People who need to reset their search fast and will do the work: recently laid off professionals, people relocating to a new country, and people who have worked with a coach before. It is built for senior IT, engineering, and adjacent roles.
Do you promise I'll be hired in 4 weeks?
No. In 4 weeks we build the full system: positioning, LinkedIn, resume, network, and interview story. Then you run the search. Most clients land in 3 to 6 months. Anyone promising a job in 4 weeks is not being honest with you.
I'm relocating. Do I need to speak the local language fluently?
You don't need to be perfect. We match your positioning to roles that fit your current level, and flag where extra study would open more doors. Many of my clients started below fluent and still landed strong roles.
Can I pay in two installments?
Yes. $1,000 at enrollment, $950 before session 3. The headline price stays at $1,950. Ask me for the installment link when you enroll.
What if I want longer support after week 4?
I offer a 60-day continuation with async support and follow-up calls. I only bring it up in session 4. If the sprint worked for you, we can keep going. If not, no pressure.
Is there a guarantee?
Two. First, the honest fit check: if after session 1 you don't feel the work is moving you forward, you stop and only pay $450 for the positioning we did together. Second, the standard 7-day refund below.
Do you guarantee a job offer?
No, and you should be careful with anyone who does. What I guarantee is the work we ship together: positioning, profile, network, and story. That work turns scattered applications into real conversations. The offer comes from your effort plus the right setup. I help you build the setup, you bring the effort.
What's your refund policy?
7 days from purchase, no questions. Reply to your receipt with the word "refund" and Ahmed processes it the same business day. The refund window is a feature, not a hostage situation.

Build it in 4 weeks. Then run your search with confidence.

One payment of $1,950, or split into 2. Honest fit check, 7-day refund, and most clients land in 3 to 6 months.