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Career Strategy & Transition

Build a Career That Creates Opportunity

Strategic career planning for professionals who refuse to leave success to chance. A structured approach to making better career decisions over the long term.

Jacob Andrews, Career Strategy Consultant based in Perth, Western Australia
Career Strategy Consultant  —  Jacob Andrews
15+
Years Industry
Experience
10+
Years Business
Leadership
Formal Studies
LLB (2+ Years)
Career Management Training
Murdoch University, Perth
5+
Years Recruitment
& Staff Development
The Difference

Career Strategy,
Not Traditional Career Coaching.

This isn't about writing a better resume or rehearsing interview answers. It's about making better career decisions — strategically, with the full picture in view.

Traditional Career Coaching
Resume writing & formatting
Interview preparation
Generic job search advice
Short-term outcomes
Confidence & mindset coaching
One-size-fits-all approach
Career Strategy by Jacob Andrews
Long-term career architecture
Labour market research & analysis
Strategic decision-making framework
Career blueprint & progression roadmap
Promotion & salary strategy
Career resilience & optionality
What's Covered

A Complete Engagement.
Not a Session. Not a Course.

Every recommendation is tailored to your goals, strengths, financial objectives, personal circumstances, and the realities of the Australian labour market.

Career Strategy & Planning
Build a career with long-term earning potential, financial resilience, and professional options that compound over time.
Industry & Market Research
Identify the opportunities that actually match your goals — backed by real data on demand, salaries, and growth across the Australian job market.
Resume & Cover Letter Development
Position yourself to secure interviews for roles that align with your strategy — not just any available position. Up to 50 targeted applications.
LinkedIn Optimisation
Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunity from the right employers and positions you as a credible authority in your target field.
Networking & Relationship Building
Open doors that job boards never will. Build professional relationships that create career opportunities across your working life.
Interview Preparation
Perform confidently in high-stakes interviews and convert the right opportunities into offers — not just practice runs.
Promotion & Salary Negotiation
Strategic guidance on accelerating advancement and negotiating compensation that reflects your market value.
Ongoing Career Support
Ensure your career continues to progress well after your initial move — through promotions, pivots, and long-term planning that compounds over time.
The Framework

Seven Steps to a Career
Built on Strategy.

Building a career that works requires a thorough process — not guesswork. Every stage is designed to uncover, plan, and execute with precision.

01
Vision & Direction

We begin by defining your long-term professional, financial, and lifestyle goals. Your first session is complimentary.

↗ Deliverable: Career Vision Summary
02
Discovery

A comprehensive assessment of your skills, experience, qualifications, strengths, interests, personality, and personal circumstances. Understanding where you are today identifies where you can realistically go.

Skills mapping Strengths assessment Career constraints Transferable skills
03
Research & Analysis

Extensive research identifies suitable career pathways, industry demand, salary expectations, qualification requirements, future labour market trends, and progression opportunities. Every recommendation is supported by analysis — not guesswork.

04
Career Blueprint

Together we design a structured progression pathway that aligns with your long-term objectives. This becomes your roadmap for future decisions, promotions, education, and career growth.

↗ Deliverable: Career Roadmap & Progression Plan
05
Career Preparation

Once your strategy is established, we move into execution — across every touchpoint that determines how the market sees you.

Resume development Cover letters LinkedIn Interview coaching Networking guidance Application strategy
06
Accountability

Regular coaching sessions maintain momentum, overcome obstacles, and adapt your strategy as circumstances and opportunities evolve.

07
Long-Term Career Development

Career success doesn't end after securing a new role. Continue receiving strategic guidance for promotions, career transitions, salary negotiations, leadership opportunities, and long-term planning.

Why It Matters

Your career shapes everything.
Most people leave it to chance.

Your career influences your income, lifestyle, financial security, health, family life, and long-term opportunities — yet most people make career decisions without a clear career plan or strategy.

01
Opportunity

Strategic planning reveals career pathways and income trajectories that most professionals never identify — including high-growth roles, adjacent industries, and positions far beyond their current trajectory.

02
Optionality

A well-planned career creates options. Rather than being locked into a single path or employer, you build transferable positioning, marketable skills, and professional resilience that compounds over time.

03
Long-Term Growth

The difference between a reactive career and a strategic one compounds over decades. Early decisions shape income trajectories, professional networks, and leadership opportunities long into the future.

Who This Is For

Strategic Career Advice for Professionals
Who Think Long-Term.

This isn't a service for everyone. It's designed for professionals who understand that a well-planned career creates compounding advantages — in income, opportunity, and quality of life.

Professionals Seeking a Career Change
Considering a move to a new industry or role but unsure where to start, what's realistic, or how to position your existing experience effectively.
Construction & Trades Professionals
Experienced in the field and looking to transition into mining, management, consulting, project management, or professional roles that reflect your practical expertise.
Graduates & Early-Career Professionals
At the start of your career and wanting to make strategic decisions from the beginning — rather than spending years in the wrong direction.
Mid-Career Professionals
Experienced in your field but feeling stalled, underpaid, or uncertain about what your next move should be to unlock better opportunities.
Managers Pursuing Leadership
Ready to move into senior leadership or executive roles and looking for a clear strategy to position yourself for promotion and long-term career advancement.
Professionals Returning to Work
Returning after a career break and wanting to re-enter the workforce strategically — with a plan that accounts for how the market has changed.
Engagements

Choose Your Engagement.

Every client relationship begins with a complimentary 20-minute Career Strategy Call to understand your goals, assess your situation, and determine whether we're the right fit.

Career Strategy Intensive
$995
Gain clarity before making your next career move.

Designed for professionals seeking expert advice before changing careers, accepting a new role, pursuing further education, or planning their next step.

Comprehensive Career Assessment
90-minute Strategy Consultation
Career Opportunity Analysis
Industry & Labour Market Review
Recommended Career Pathways
Written Career Strategy Report
Personalised Action Plan

Ideal for professionals who need clarity, direction, and confidence before making an important career decision.

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Executive Career Advisory
From $9,995
Private strategic advisory for senior professionals and executives.

A highly personalised advisory engagement focused on leadership positioning, executive progression, and long-term career strategy.

Everything in the Career Strategy Engagement
Executive Positioning Strategy
Leadership & Promotion Planning
Executive Personal Branding
High-Stakes Salary Negotiation
Executive Opportunity Evaluation
Long-Term Strategic Advisory

Designed for experienced leaders seeking confidential, high-level career advice.

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Jacob Andrews — Career Strategist and Consultant, Perth WA
About
Jacob Andrews
Career Strategist

Formal legal (LLB) and career management (MSP) studies at Murdoch University in Perth, combined with more than a decade of business management and fifteen years in the construction industry, give Jacob a practical and strategic perspective on career development.

Having employed, trained, and managed workers across a range of projects, he understands careers from both the employee and employer perspective. His background in legal studies, business management, research, and workforce planning enables him to provide practical career advice grounded in strategy — not generic career coaching or career counselling.

Education
LLB & MSP Studies — Murdoch University, Perth
Business Management
10+ Years
Industry Background
15 Years Construction
Perspective
Employer & Employee Side
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Professionals seeking greater career direction, career guidance, or career development — including industry transitions, promotions, improved earning potential, and long-term career planning. The framework applies equally to tradespeople, professionals, managers, business owners, graduates, and individuals seeking a new direction — not just university graduates.
Yes. Career transition and changing careers are among the core services offered. Changing industries or career paths requires specific research, positioning, and strategy — this is built into the framework from the Research & Analysis stage and carried through into preparation and execution.
No. Employment decisions are made by employers. The role here is to maximise your competitiveness through strategic planning, professional positioning, and practical guidance — giving you the best possible position to secure the outcomes you're targeting.
Yes. All career coaching and consulting sessions are conducted online. Location is not a barrier — the full career strategy program is available to professionals across Australia.
The Career Strategy Intensive ($995) is a standalone entry point — a 90-minute career planning consultation that produces a written career strategy report and action plan. It's ideal for those who need clarity before committing to a full engagement. The Career Strategy Engagement ($3,950) is the complete end-to-end advisory process: vision, research, blueprint, preparation, and ongoing strategic guidance with three months priority support.
Recruiters work for employers — their job is to fill roles, not to build your career. This career strategy service works exclusively in your interest: understanding your full situation, identifying the right opportunities, and building a long-term career plan that serves your goals rather than filling a vacancy.
Social Initiative

Investing in the Next Generation.

For every 10 Career Strategy Engagements completed, we provide one fully funded Career Strategy Engagement to an emerging young Australian professional who may not otherwise have access to this level of support.

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Ready to Take Control
of Your Career?

Stop leaving one of life's most important decisions to chance. Book your complimentary 20-minute strategy session and begin building a career with long-term opportunity, resilience, and growth.

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