Career Bridge Programme
From CV rejections to signed contracts.
A 90-day programme where we work side by side to position your PhD for the German industry market. You learn the system, I guide every step, and we keep going until you have an offer.
Dr. Aleena Baby, astrophysicist turned Applied Data Scientist / AI Engineer. I made this exact transition and now help PhDs do the same.
2–3 spots per month · Onboarding calls open now
Inside the programme
What your 90 days look like
This is not a course you watch alone. Here is what the programme actually looks like from the inside.
✓ CV rewritten for ATS
✓ LinkedIn optimised
○ Mock interview #2
○ Company research
○ Rejection analysis
○ Strategy adjustments
○ Contract review
○ Final decision support
| Company | Status | Applied | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Senior Data Scientist |
Offer | Mar 4 | 5 days |
| Siemens ML Engineer |
Interview | Mar 8 | 3 days |
| BMW Group AI Research Scientist |
Interview | Mar 10 | 7 days |
| Bosch Applied Data Scientist / AI Engineer |
Rejected | Feb 28 | 12 days |
| Celonis Data Scientist |
Applied | Mar 15 | – |
| DeepL NLP Engineer |
Preparing | – | – |
Click on the rejected application to see the analysis ↑
What went wrong
CV bullet points focused on research methodology. The role required production ML experience, and your CV did not highlight your deployment work from the PhD.
Pattern identified
3 of 8 rejections share the same issue: academic framing for engineering roles. Your applied work is getting lost in research language.
Adjusted strategy
Rewrote 4 CV bullets to lead with deployment and scale metrics. Added MLflow and Docker keywords. Updated LinkedIn headline to match.
The programme
Career Bridge
Everything you need to go from rejected applications to a signed industry contract. We work together until you get there.
Career Bridge
From strategy to signed contract. 90 days, side by side.
This is not a course. There are no pre-recorded videos. We work together every week. I teach you the frameworks, review your applications, analyse your rejections, and adjust the strategy until you are getting interviews and offers.
Career + application strategy
Which roles you are competitive for, which companies to target, and how to get in front of the right people.
CV and LinkedIn rewrite
ATS-optimised for the German market. We rebuild them together so you understand why every change matters.
2 mock interview sessions
Real practice with real feedback. Need more sessions? We can add them.
3 workshops included
Salary negotiation, cover letter writing, and translating your PhD. You learn the skill, not just get a document.
300+ real interview questions
Collected from actual interviews at German companies. Plus company research coaching to tailor your answers.
Weekly tracking + rejection analysis
We track every application, analyse every rejection, and find patterns so we can fix what is not working.
Ongoing 1-on-1 coaching for 90 days
Not three sessions spread out. Ongoing, consistent support for the full programme.
WhatsApp access for quick questions
You are not waiting until the next session to get an answer. Message me when you need guidance.
No offer in 90 days? Free 45-day extension.
If you have done the work and followed the strategy but have not received an offer, we extend the programme for 45 more days at no extra cost. We re-evaluate the strategy together and keep going.
You pay during the call. We start immediately.
Before you apply
Career Bridge is not for everyone
I take 2–3 Career Bridge clients per month. That is the reality of working closely with each person for 90 days. This means I am selective about who I work with.
This is for you if…
- You have a PhD or postdoc and are ready to transition now, not “someday”
- You are willing to put in the work every week, not just attend sessions
- You want a structured process with accountability, not tips you could Google
- You are targeting AI, data science, ML, or tech roles in Germany or the EU
- You can invest €2,300 and commit 90 days to changing your career
This is not for you if…
- You are still exploring whether to leave academia and just want information
- You want someone to write applications and apply to jobs for you
- You are not ready to invest the time or money right now
- You are looking for guaranteed job placement with no effort on your part
- You want to book a call to “learn more” before committing
Client results
They were where you are now
Every one of these people started with the same doubts. Here is where they ended up.
“I went from mass-applying on LinkedIn to getting targeted interviews within weeks. The strategy completely changed how I approached the market.”
“I did not know how to talk about my research in a way companies understood. After the mock interviews, I finally felt prepared.”
“The rejection analysis was eye-opening. We found the pattern in two weeks and fixed it. I had three interviews the next month.”
“I thought I needed more projects. Turns out I needed to reposition what I already had. My PhD was the qualification all along.”
Ready to start?
The onboarding call
This is not an information call. You do not book this to “learn more.” You book this when you are ready to start. Here is exactly what happens.
What happens on the call
The onboarding call is a focused 60-minute session. I review your profile, show you exactly what is missing, and map out your 90-day plan. If we are a fit, you pay on the call and we start immediately.
- I review your current CV, LinkedIn, and application history
- I show you exactly where the disconnect is and what is costing you interviews
- We map your 90-day transition plan together
- I tell you honestly how long I think it will take and your realistic chances
- If you are ready, you pay and we begin onboarding: Notion workspace, WhatsApp group, email templates, first assignments
- If we are not a fit, you leave with a clear picture of what to work on before reapplying
Book your onboarding call
Only book when you are ready to commit. This is not a free consultation or an information session. This is where we start working together.
Book your onboarding call →Paid call. Non-refundable. Limited to 2–3 new clients per month.
Not ready for Career Bridge?
Start with 30-Day Industry Ready
If you need your documents fixed but want to run the job search yourself, this is your starting point. Pay online, book your kickoff call, and we start within 48 hours.
30-Day Industry Ready
We rebuild your CV and LinkedIn together so you understand what works in the German market. You get the tools and the knowledge, then apply on your own. 1 mock interview session included.
How it works: Pay online → book your 30-min kickoff call → we set up your workspace and start working on your documents the same week.
Questions
Frequently asked
I am not a career coach who read a book about job searching. I am a PhD who made this exact transition. I work as an Applied Data Scientist / AI Engineer and built every strategy in this programme from firsthand experience navigating the German market as a researcher. The frameworks are specific to PhDs, specific to Germany, and updated based on what is actually working right now.
Yes. Most of my clients start with zero industry experience. Your research skills – problem-solving, data analysis, experimental design – are directly transferable. We focus on translating those skills into language companies understand and value.
If you have followed the strategy and put in the work, we extend the programme for 45 more days at no extra cost. We re-evaluate the approach, adjust the strategy, and keep going. This has rarely been needed – most clients see results well within 90 days – but the safety net is there.
Because it is not an information session. On that call I review your full profile, identify what is blocking you, and map your 90-day plan. You leave with actionable insights whether you join or not. The paid format ensures that only people who are serious about transitioning book the call, which means I can give each person my full attention.
I specialise in the German and EU market, but the positioning and document frameworks work anywhere. The job search strategy is tailored to your target location.
Yes. If you start with 30-Day Industry Ready and decide you want the full programme, we can discuss upgrading. The work you have already done carries forward.
Your PhD prepared you for this.
You spent years solving hard problems. The career transition is one more, and this time you do not have to figure it out alone. If you are ready, let us start.
Book your onboarding call2–3 spots per month · Onboarding calls open now