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Interview Strategy: Dylan’s 6 Rules for Closing Jobs & Living Better
Doing everything right but not getting offers? Learn why polite candidates lose and six rules for closing jobs.
I was laid off on vacation. What’s your best layoff story?
Four acquisitions and 10 layoffs taught me how companies decide who goes, and what to do if you see one coming.
How to win with the hype cycle
New tool, new panic, every five years. Here’s the part that’s stayed exactly the same since an IBM researcher wrote it down in 1970 – and why chasing every new label costs more than it’s worth.
Two Reasons You Need a Resume Roast
Struggling to get interview calls? Your resume might be the reason. With a Career Accelerator Resume Roast, you’ll get expert feedback from a former recruiter to refine your resume and boost your job search. Plus, gain exposure to thousands of professionals who can help you land your next opportunity. Get actionable insights today!
Ayeesha K. – From Overextended Support Specialist to Strategic Communications Leader
Ayeesha was burned out and stretched thin. See how coaching helped her say no without guilt and build a portfolio career.
George Found His Leadership Identity: From Doing It All Himself to Leading Through Relationships
He had the title of project manager, but was still doing the job himself. Coaching helped him learn to trust his team and lead through relationships, not the title.
The future has arrived. Are you already behind?
The job market is changing fast, and people who learn new tools now will have an edge. What can you do today to get ahead?
Products to support you in living your best life
In my coaching practice, I’ve found a few powerful tools that help people gain clarity, stay focused, and take meaningful action. From the 90-Year Life Calendar to The Five Minute Journal, these products help you understand your situation, define your direction, and live your best life.
Omario Sought a Fulfilling Career: from Burden to Balance
See how Omario, an attorney stretched thin by family duties, set boundaries and moved toward work that fit him.
The Job Search Formula: Detailed Syllabus
A step-by-step syllabus of the Job Search Formula — the proven system mid-career professionals use to stop getting ghosted, land more interviews, and secure offers they actually want.
Sales KPIs: How I Use Weekly Metrics to Hit My Goals
20 calls, 5 small wins, 2 big clients: my sales KPI framework. Here’s how I track and adjust weekly goals — and how you can, too.
Why SMART Goals Fail (and What Works Instead)
SMART goals work for small tasks but break down on big goals. Here is what works better for career, leadership and job search.
About me
Hi, I'm Dylan Cornelius.
I help mid-career professionals who feel stuck, burned out, or directionless build or find the best job — and career — of their lives.
I studied psychology at UC Berkeley and earned my MBA at Santa Clara University. I've spent 30 years on both sides of the hiring desk — as a technical recruiter in Silicon Valley, a hiring manager who interviewed thousands, and a leader at Oracle, IBM, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, and PNC.
Whether you're actively searching, quietly questioning, or not sure what you want next — you're in the right place.
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—Karen W.
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—Omario K.
Attorney and Professor
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