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Build a career that fits your life

A proven step-by-step system that helps disoriented professionals go from “I’m a bit lost” to “I  know exactly what to do next and how to get there.”

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You’ll get value even if we are not a fit.

+500 PROFESSIONALS ALREADY LANDED BETTER ROLES AT

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WHY DO MOST CAREER MOVES STALL?

Career moves are much harder alone

Without guidance, and support, career moves can turn into random applications, long waits, and roles that don’t fit.

It's hard to name what you want

You’ve built a career, but you never had the space to define what you want and you cannot read the label when you are inside of the bottle.

It's hard to tell what type of work fits for you

There are many jobs out there, but you don’t know what’s the right one.

It's hard to know where to start

You’re trying to make a career decision but each step feels like a guess.

It's hard to stay patient

You’re exhausted, so you say yes to the first job that looks okay.

WHO IS THIS FOR

You don't have to figure this out alone

Your starting point is unique, but the need for clarity and support in a career transition is shared.
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1. You’re searching for the right role

You want something better from your career, but you’re not yet sure what that looks like. You may be exploring new roles, switching industries, or rethinking your professional path entirely. You’re motivated for change, but you need clarity on direction, strengths, and next steps.

2. You’re relocating to the Netherlands

You’re moving to the Netherlands and facing an unfamiliar job market. You need help understanding local hiring norms, role expectations, and how to position your experience so it resonates with Dutch employers.

3. You’re re-entering the job market

After time working independently, caregiving, freelancing, or taking a career break, you’re ready to return to the workforce. You want to redefine what you’re looking for now, and build a confident, realistic path back into employment.

WHERE TO START

Want a quick reality-check?

Take a free 10-minute clarity check to see how fulfilled you are today, and how ready you are for your next move.

Take the Assessment

THE SHIFT

What working together looks like

Stop hustling. Start choosing your next role with awareness and agency.

Before

  • Moving through your career on autopilot
  • Applying to “whatever is out there”
  • Hoping someone will notice you
  • Feeling invisible and overwhelmed
  • Seeing the job search as a lottery
  • Making decisions out of pressure

After

  • Moving with clarity and intention
  • Going after what you actually want
  • Getting noticed by the right people
  • Feeling confident and in control
  • Following a process that works
  • Making decisions based on fit

This is how it works

HOW MY PROCESS WORKS

Wherever you're at, you can build a career that fits you

This is the same process that guided my pivots has helped hundreds of professionals land thriving roles.

We revisit your work history to understand not just what you did, but why. That reveals your patterns and overlooked strengths.


What happens:
— Deep audit of your professional history
— Identify your superpower and core strengths
— Discover the story your experience tells

We map the values you forged through real experience, saboteurs, and non-negotiables. We find out what you need to thrive.

What happens:
— Understand what energizes vs drains you
— Uncover limiting beliefs holding you back
— Get specific about your dealbreakers

We open up possibilities, then narrow down using real criteria: what you want from your job, your salary expectations, your trade-offs.

 

What happens:
— Get specific about what you’re looking for
— Reality-test against your actual needs
— Rank opportunities systematically

Before applying to a job, we create a list of people to reach out to. You gather intel and build connections before positions go public.

 

What happens:
— Target companies where you’d thrive
— Build relationships that lead to opportunities
— Validate your direction with real market feedback

We build your resume, LinkedIn, and outreach based on the clarity you’ve gained. Your materials match who you are and where you’re heading.

 

What happens:
— Write a resume that tells your actual story
— Build a LinkedIn profile that positions you
— Create outreach messages that open doors

You start reaching out, booking conversations, and interviewing with support every step of the way. We prep, we debrief, we adjust.

What happens:
— Interview prep based on real scenarios
— Debrief and iterate after your interviews
— Guidance through offers and negotiations

PROOF IT WORKS

Real people. Real results.

I felt stuck with my storytelling and professional materials, unsure why they weren’t landing. Through Alvaro’s coaching, we uncovered the gaps and refined my narrative and documents for the local market. I regained clarity, sounded truly professional, and finally had materials that opened doors.
Peet S.
Peet S.Server performance engineer
I was unclear about my strengths and how to present them. The Career Journal guided me through simple, practical exercises that revealed my core talents and skills. I highlighted them confidently in interviews and my job search became a lot easier until I landed a job I wanted!
Annabelle P.
Annabelle P.Programme Manager
After returning to the Netherlands, I had no idea what my dream job looked like or how to restart. Through coaching and the Career Journal, I reflected deeply and defined what I truly wanted. The first cover letter I wrote got me an interview—and then the job. They even praised the letter.
Jules S.
Jules S.Researcher.
I wasn’t getting interviews and had no idea why. In coaching, Alvaro pinpointed the issue: my applications were super generic. He pushed me to write each one with intention and personality. My applications became persuasive, and I finally started getting interview invitations.
Carolina R.
Carolina R.Account manager
I had sent more than 150 applications and barely heard back. Coaching helped me identify the right opportunities instead of chasing everything. Within two weeks I started receiving interviews, and two weeks later I got a job offer.
Lillis R.
Lillis R.Customer Success Manager
My applications were bland and unfocused. Coaching showed me how to communicate fit clearly and compellingly. My application finally stood out and I got the job.
Irene W.
Irene W.Data Scientist
I couldn’t condense my experience into a strong and concise résumé. Through coaching, I transformed a generic “doer” CV into a sharp achievement-focused one. My résumé became a powerful statement that finally represented my real value.
Jose R.
Jose R.Communications Manager
I felt unsure about what I wanted and whether I had something valuable to offer. The Career Journal helped me clarify my direction and define what mattered to me. I moved to the Netherlands and landed a job in an area I love—travel and tourism.
Celine P.
Celine P.Meeting Point Manager
I didn’t know how to present my experience in a way that matched the role I wanted. Coaching helped me identify opportunities that aligned to my values, rewrite my résumé and show my real potential. Alvaro helped me feel confident, prepared, and interview-ready—and it made all the difference.
Maria Jose P.
Maria Jose P.Coordinator Partner Support
My CV wasn’t opening doors and I wasn’t getting interviews. Coaching helped me refine my focus and restructure it with clear, strong evidence of my skills and achievements. The very next application I sent led to an interview—and I got the job.
Laura R.
Laura R. Senior Operations Manager
I assumed the Career Journal would be a waste of time and wouldn’t move the needle. The structured exercises helped me get unstuck fast and all the templates save a lot of time. I made more progress in a week than in ten years of applying for jobs.
Arun P.
Arun P.Phd. - Data Scientist
I often felt unsure during career transitions and decisions. Alvaro's coaching helped me get to the core of what I wanted and how to act on it. I left each conversation inspired, clear, and ready to execute my plans.
Karin Z.
Karin Z.Brand and PR Manager
I didn’t recognize the value of my work or know what I wanted to achieve. The Career Journal and coaching conversations with Alvaro helped me define my goals, skills, and values. I gained control over my future and finally understood how others saw and valued me.
Josefina L
Josefina LBrand and PR Manager
My résumé layout was outdated and my applications felt dull. The Career Journal taught me to write vibrant cover letters and compelling résumés from the employer’s perspective. My applications became sharp, engaging, and finally reflective of who I am.
Machteld G.
Machteld G.Programme Manager
I used to move through my career on autopilot, always second-guessing whether I was making the right choices. In the cohort, hearing others’ stories and working through the exercises together helped me see my own patterns clearly. By the end, I knew exactly what direction to take and finally felt confident acting on it.
Peter R.
Peter R.Designer
I felt overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward in my job search. The cohort gave me structure, accountability, and a space where others were navigating the same challenges. With Alvaro’s guidance and the group’s support, I gained clarity, rebuilt my confidence, and landed a role that fits me so much better.
Julian
JulianProject Manager

WHY WORK WITH ME

Hi, I'm Alvaro de Salvo

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  • Argentinian–Dutch career coach based in Amsterdam.
  • 20+ years of experience in marketing, tech, B2B SaaS, and business administration.
  • 5× career pivoter with firsthand insight into navigating major transitions and living abroad.
  • Former member of two fast-growing dutch scale-up management teams.
  • Certified in Product Marketing, Narrative Design, Positioning, Messaging, Workshop Facilitation (AJ&Smart), and Co-Active Coaching Fundamentals.
  • For over a decade, I’ve coached disoriented professionals to gain clarity, rewrite their career narratives, and land roles where they can truly thrive.
  • Lifelong learner, dad of two, and lover of Neapolitan pizza, sailing, and the ukulele.

I've been at both sides of the table

I’ve been lost in the job search and I’ve been the one hiring. I know both sides: what it feels like to be invisible, and what makes someone stand out.

As a jobseeker
  • Sent 100+ applications, got no results
  • Moved countries with no network
  • Multiple career pivots, non-linear path
  • Built a system that finally worked
  • Landed roles where I thrived
As a hiring manager
  • Reviewed thousands of CVs
  • Hired and managed teams for 15+ years
  • Designed recruiting programs
  • Know what makes people stand out
  • Understand what companies actually need

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

HOW IT WORKS

One process, three ways to go through it

Choose the support level that works for you while navigating the process.

1:1 Coaching

Personalized coaching for when you feel overwhelmed and need tailored guidance to move forward.
€ 1899 EXC BTW
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Book 1:1 with Alvaro

What you get

All the tools and guidance you need with weekly accountability and support to keep you moving forward.
  • 360 clarity (Career Journal + Career Calibrator Canvas)
  • Validated career roadmap (Market Opportunity Navigator)
  • Your career narrative and positioning
  • Personalized job-search strategy and outreach plan
  • 4× 1:1 90-min coaching sessions + check-ins
  • A complete professional toolkit (Resume, LinkedIn, Templates)
  • Interview and negotiation preparation
  • 90-Day Plan for your new role

Self-paced or in a group

Career Journal

A self-guided, self-paced program accessible anytime. For self-motivated independent professionals.
€ 497
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Coming soon

1:12 Cohort

A 6-week group program for when you’re stuck and need structure, support, and momentum.
€ 799
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Learn more

Moving forward is easy

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Choose your path

Either the Career Journal, a Cohort, or 1:1 Coaching, just pick the format that fits you.

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Do the work

Use the Jounral+Canvas to reflect, focus, and take meaningful action.

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Get the results you want

Gain clarity, stand out, and move into work where you thrive

Thing people usually ask me

Clear, supportive guidance to help you eliminate overwhelm
and move forward with confidence and take the next right step.

No. I can’t control how you perform in interviews or whether companies are hiring. What I can guarantee is a process that gives you clarity on what you want, helps you articulate your value, de-risks your search, and gets you in front of the right people.

Most people complete the core process in 4–8 weeks. Landing a role usually takes 2–4 months from when we start, but you’ll be moving with intention, not desperation.

If you need a job in the next two weeks, probably not. This process requires reflection and honesty, which takes time. If you can invest 4–6 weeks to make a better long-term decision, let’s talk.

That’s exactly why this exists. Most people don’t know. They just haven’t done the work to figure it out. We’ll do that together.

No. We do it together. You’re the expert on your story. I help you articulate it in a way that lands.

What makes you different from other career coaches?

The Career Journal, the Career Calibrator Canvas and Market Opportunity Navigator are designed to help you identify opportunities, strategize your job search, so you can focus and effectively expand your professional network.

Key strategies include networking expansion, personal branding, and leveraging LinkedIn and resumes for maximum impact.

By the end, you’ll have a much clearer judgment on your opportunities and an informed way to make future and clear career decisions, an enhanced professional profile, and strategies to stand out in job applications and interviews.