Eli was invaluable during the negotiating phase with a perspective employer. With his help I was able to successfuly negotiate an additional $10k+ increase in my salary.

I reached out to Eli because I was struggling with my job search. After applying for many roles and hearing nothing back, I realised I needed help with my CV and decided to contact him. What I received was far beyond what I expected. Instead of just improving my CV, Eli completely reshaped the way I approach job applications and how I market myself for long-term career growth. Eli is outstanding. He is personable, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable, and he consistently shows genuine care and commitment throughout the process. In our one-on-one sessions, he helped me recognise the value I bring and showed me why that value wasn’t coming through in my applications. He also helped me understand how recruiters think, how the hiring process actually works, and how to communicate my strengths in a way that is clear, confident, and compelling. His guidance and mentorship played a direct role in helping me secure my dream role, along with a significant salary increase. Beyond that, I have gained skills, clarity, and confidence that I know will benefit me throughout the rest of my career. Working with Eli has truly been one of the best decisions I have made. The resources he provides are practical, insightful, and incredibly effective, helping me navigate and pass multiple interview stages. It genuinely feels like Eli is in your corner, supporting you every step of the way and fully invested in seeing you succeed. I cannot recommend his coaching highly enough.

Eli transformed my job search completely I was stuck in a frustrating cycle—over a hundred applications with just one interview to show for it. Working with Eli changed everything. He patiently walked me through every detail of my resume, LinkedIn profile, and cover letters, giving me specific, actionable advice that actually made a difference. Eli helped me clarify how I wanted to market myself and optimise my resume accordingly. He explained how recruiters actually review applications and showed me how to adjust the details in my favour without misrepresenting my capabilities. What impressed me most was how quickly and thoroughly he answered my questions. As someone who moved from the USA, I particularly appreciated his guidance on navigating the Australian job market—those subtle differences really matter. The results speak for themselves: after working with Eli, I landed three interviews in three weeks whilst juggling a full-time job. I now have a role that's the best fit I've ever had, with excellent compensation, a fantastic team, and exciting prospects ahead. If you're struggling with your job search or want to approach it with real strategy and confidence, I can't recommend Eli highly enough.

Eli’s resume review (and transformation) “express coaching” service is the best $149 I’ve spent this year. He reviewed my entire resume (top to tail, right there in Google Docs) and left me with dozens of actionable improvements. A lot of the improvements were as simple as “accept change”, and I had the whole set of changes applied to my resume in under one hour. I wouldn’t have been able to fix these problems given DAYS of my time, as my expertise is in software (not resumes). I would recommend Eli’s service to anyone who (like me) isn’t sure where their resume is working (and where it isn’t). Thanks Eli, it’s awesome to be working with you.

After over 6 years in my current job, I had no confidence in my approach to applying for new roles. My resume and interview skills were very rusty - I wasn't standing out amongst the other candidates. By following Eli's advice, I ended up with 2 great offers! Valuable tips from Eli that helped me secure my new role included: - Resume overhaul - Utilising my existing network on LinkedIn - Interview prep and coaching - Negotiating salary with confidence and purpose - Listening to my gut and not continuing the process for a role that isn't a good fit I'd recommend Careesy Coaching to anyone working in tech!

I turned to career coaching mainly to update and improve my resume. I knew there were issues with it, but I wasn’t sure where to start or how to fix them in a way that aligned with industry expectations. The coaching process gave me much-needed clarity and direction. It helped me understand what employers are looking for, how to tailor my applications, and how to present my skills and experience more effectively. I felt more confident and focused in my job search. One of the most valuable insights I gained was how to craft a results-driven resume by highlighting specific, measurable achievements. I also learned to write a more engaging and personalized summary, instead of just listing bullet points in a robotic way. A proud moment for me was seeing how polished and professional my resume looked after working with the coach. I would recommend Careersy Coaching to others. The support was tailored, practical, and empowering—not just about resume writing, but about building a job search strategy that gets real results.

Eli is truly a legend! He was immensely helpful during a recent technical round I encountered. The hour we spent brainstorming various scenarios and strategies proved to be crucial for my success. Thanks to our discussion, I not only cleared the technical stage but also navigated the subsequent rounds, ultimately securing the offer. What impressed me the most was Eli's ability to distill years of experience into a focused and impactful 60 minutes.

Testimonial for Eli Gündüz – Careersy Working with Eli Gündüz at Careersy has been the most valuable aspect of my job search this year. From our first conversation, Eli was approachable, insightful, and immediately relatable to my situation. Whilst his niche might be technical developer roles, his deep experience across the IT sector meant he could offer both broad, strategic advice and highly targeted guidance for my more senior, management-level aspirations. Eli has a real talent for distilling strengths from a conversation. He helped me identify what made me stand out and how to communicate that clearly to prospective employers. In our very first session, he complimented my writing style and encouraged me to consider blogging—a suggestion that genuinely surprised me, but one that unlocked a new perspective. That feedback led me to create more engaging, thought-provoking posts on LinkedIn, rather than the generic updates that tend to get scrolled past. In fact it was just such an article that landed me an interview and subsequent role offer! Another feature of Eli’s approach that I found incredibly helpful was having each session recorded. I was able to rewatch them later, often with my wife, whose feedback I deeply value. This gave me even more clarity, helped reinforce what we’d covered and provided much needed motivation. There are three things that really stood out about Eli’s process and methods: 1. His genuine investment in my journey. Motivation was tough to maintain until I started gaining traction. Eli was always patient, encouraging, and never judgmental—just consistently positive and determined to help me stay the course. 2. His thorough preparation. When I finally landed an interview for a role that felt like a perfect fit, Eli’s thorough preparation made all the difference. Thanks to his experience, Eli was able to do this groundwork far more quickly and effectively than I could have on my own —researching the employer, their values, culture, and interview style. It was the kind of work I probably should have done myself, but hadn’t. Thanks to Eli’s dedication, I was able to go into that interview fully prepared and confident. 3. His insider perspective. Having access to real-world insights from someone active in IT recruitment was invaluable. Understanding how recruiters screen, shortlist, and pitch candidates gave me a clearer sense of how to position myself effectively. Without that context, the job search often felt like navigating uncharted waters. Needless to say, I’m a strong advocate for the value Eli brings to a job search. If you find yourself navigating those uncharted waters of job hunting after retrenchment or considering your next career move, I highly recommend investing both your time and resources in working with Eli. Having him in your corner is a privilege that can make all the difference in securing your next opportunity - and it's more than worth it.

I approached Careersy Coaching with the goal of gaining clarity on the right career pathway for me and understanding the steps needed to pursue it effectively. The coaching process gave me a clear direction—from refining my resume and optimizing my LinkedIn profile to positioning myself in a way that attracted the kind of opportunities I was aiming for. One of the most valuable insights I gained was learning how to present myself to interviewers in a way that speaks directly to what they’re looking for, rather than just talking about my experience. 

This shift in mindset made a significant difference. A proud moment for me during this journey was when I started receiving interest from some of the biggest companies in Australia—a clear sign that the strategy was working. I would absolutely recommend Careersy Coaching to others. It’s a true 360° experience: helping you identify the right role, prepping your presence in the job market to attract those roles, and finally, preparing you to ace the interviews with confidence and clarity. 

I’m happy to share that, with Eli’s help, I’ve accepted a Principal Software Engineer role at a well-known Big Four bank on an A$310k+ total package. Thank you for training me and helping me prove my value to them. Your guidance made the difference. Without it, this outcome wouldn’t have been possible. Thanks for supporting me all the way.

Hi Eli, I got a offer from Mantel group as a ML engineer, the total package include super is 150k, the base salary

Had this pleasure to know Eli through a career change journey and all I can say is without any doubt he is one of the brightest and energetic tech recruiters and professional career coaches I have met so far. He is a reliable individual who does not hesitate to offer his assistance.

Working with Eli has been an exceptional experience. As I navigated a significant career transition, his guidance was pivotal in reshaping my resume—from a "scientist who knows programming" to a "software developer with deep scientific expertise." Eli helped me completely rethink how I present myself, and our collaborative work on my CV not only resulted in a stronger application but also gave me valuable insight into the resume-building process itself. If you're looking for someone who can help you articulate your strengths and position yourself effectively, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Eli.

I'm glad to say that I got a new job! I started 5 weeks ago. Thank you for helping me with my resume! Lewis

I had the great fortune of partnering with Eli during my recruitment process, and I can't recommend him highly enough. Eli combines top-tier professionalism with a genuinely helpful and supportive attitude that makes a real difference. I was particularly impressed by his structured approach – Eli provided exceptionally clear written guidance detailing the interview stages, expectations, and concrete tips on how to best present myself. This methodical preparation was incredibly effective and significantly boosted my confidence and performance. His helpfulness goes beyond just being nice; it's focused and impactful, making the entire journey seamless. Eli is an outstanding recruiter who truly invests in his candidates' success.

Eli is a relaxed, down to earth guy while at the same time incredibly professional, prompt and diligent. Eli did all in his power to help me land a job at Atlassian, continuously going above and beyond to ensure my experience was the best it could be. We've also become friends along the way, a testimony to Eli's kindness. Highly recommended - even if just for a chat.

Eli is just amazing in what he does. I'm not just impressed with his professionalism and integrity but on top of it, he also carries a good technical grounds which helps to open up solid discussions during the recruitment process to get real insights about the skills/roles/opportunities. Along with these attributes, he is detailed and very attentive to his clients and opens up honest and transparent communication channel. Professionally, One of the best recruiters I've come across in my experience and I highly recommend him. Through this hiring process, glad that I met a great friend like him!

Eli is a great recruiter who takes tech recruitment to the next level. Eli has a high level of care for his clients, and was able to quickly build meaningful relationships. Eli's strong character matched with an inviting personality and proficient interpersonal communication skills make him an asset for any organisation. I would highly recommend him to any candidate.

Eli has been absolutely pleasant to deal with. He was proactive and constantly providing updates and feedback throughout the whole recruitment process, and after. I would definitely recommend Eli to anyone who is looking for a trusted advisor for their next career move.