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From Head of Product to CTO: a case of transforming the approach to career development
This is one of our favorite career transformation cases: we helped a client overcome self-identification challenges, receive four major job offers, and advance to a C-level position at one of the largest retail companies.
client
Our client was a Head of Product who wanted to grow professionally and set a goal of becoming a CTO within five years. To achieve this, she needed to understand how to build an effective career strategy and identify the right next steps.
As part of our career strategy practice, we conducted an in-depth analysis of her goals, helped create a personalized development plan, and supported her in receiving an offer and transitioning into a CTO role in less than one year.
As part of our career strategy practice, we conducted an in-depth analysis of her goals, helped create a personalized development plan, and supported her in receiving an offer and transitioning into a CTO role in less than one year.
challenges
The client faced several obstacles:
- Communication issues with her current manager prevented her from progressing further on her career path;
- Difficulties with resume preparation and a lack of confidence in her own capabilities;
- Her mindset remained focused on her previous role, while the next career step required developing new competencies aligned with future responsibilities;
- She experienced impostor syndrome, partly because she was the only woman in a predominantly male team. The fear of making mistakes affected her confidence and prevented her from fully demonstrating her leadership potential.
Our Solution
We helped the client transform her approach to career development and identify new opportunities for professional growth.
As part of an individual development plan, we conducted extensive work on her resume and repositioned it to better communicate her value and achievements. This resulted in a significant increase in conversion rates: she began receiving three times more interview invitations from recruiters.
With the right communication strategy, the client was able to leave her current company without creating a serious conflict. Moreover, the manager with whom she had previously experienced communication challenges later invited her to join one of the largest technology companies, but she decided to decline the offer.
Through a carefully structured transition via an interim company, the client was able to build the necessary career capital and develop the competencies required for a CTO position.
Special attention was given to redefining her professional identity in the new role and developing the skills required for success. This helped her gain confidence in her new position and demonstrate strong results.
Thanks to a comprehensive approach, we helped the client not only secure strong offers and find a new role but also successfully transition into a new leadership position.
As part of an individual development plan, we conducted extensive work on her resume and repositioned it to better communicate her value and achievements. This resulted in a significant increase in conversion rates: she began receiving three times more interview invitations from recruiters.
With the right communication strategy, the client was able to leave her current company without creating a serious conflict. Moreover, the manager with whom she had previously experienced communication challenges later invited her to join one of the largest technology companies, but she decided to decline the offer.
Through a carefully structured transition via an interim company, the client was able to build the necessary career capital and develop the competencies required for a CTO position.
Special attention was given to redefining her professional identity in the new role and developing the skills required for success. This helped her gain confidence in her new position and demonstrate strong results.
Thanks to a comprehensive approach, we helped the client not only secure strong offers and find a new role but also successfully transition into a new leadership position.
result
The client received four offers, including opportunities at major technology retail companies and the largest GameDev company in Cyprus.
She accepted an offer based on her personal mission and values, which we identified together as part of her career strategy. She successfully completed the interview process and secured the desired CTO position at a strong company.
The client is highly satisfied with her decision, as she was able not only to strengthen her professional skills but also to apply her key strengths and build a team that enables the business to achieve ambitious results.
If you want to accelerate your career growth, fill out the form and we will match you with a career consultant. Together, you will be able to address your professional challenges and build a strategy to achieve your career goals.
She accepted an offer based on her personal mission and values, which we identified together as part of her career strategy. She successfully completed the interview process and secured the desired CTO position at a strong company.
The client is highly satisfied with her decision, as she was able not only to strengthen her professional skills but also to apply her key strengths and build a team that enables the business to achieve ambitious results.
If you want to accelerate your career growth, fill out the form and we will match you with a career consultant. Together, you will be able to address your professional challenges and build a strategy to achieve your career goals.
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