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I thrive at the intersection of tech careers, mental health, and social justice. (Oh, and lots of trips to Starbucks and Disneyland.)

I’m Dr. Kyle Elliott, an award-winning tech career coach, job search expert, and mental health advocate. I frequently write and speak on the topics of job search and careers, mental health, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging (DEIB).

I’ve authored hundreds of action-oriented articles, and frequently serve as a trusted subject matter expert for major publications like Built In, Business Insider, CNBC, Dice, Fortune, Glassdoor, Harvard Business Review, HigherEdJobs, LinkedIn News, Monster, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and U.S. News & World Report.

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AWARDS & HONORS (Select)

Thomas J. Leonard Humanitarian Award (2025 Recipient)

Forbes Councils Editor’s Choice 2025

Forbes Councils Editor’s Choice: Everything You Know About ‘Résumé Bots’ Is Probably Wrong

2023 Top Career Coach CareerAddict

Best Career Coaches That Will Boost Your Career

40 Under 40, Pacific Coast Business Times

40 Under 40, Pacific Coast Business Times

2022 Career Innovator Award (Honorable Mention)

Top Career Coaches in 2022

Best Career Coach Award

Best Career Coaches & Interview Coaches Online

Linkedin Top Follow 2021 Award

Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn for 2021

Best Resume Writer Award

Top Best Resume Writing Services

LinkedIn Top Voices award

LinkedIn Top Voices 2019: Job Search & Careers

Top 15 Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn for 2019 (Honorable Mention)

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PRESS (Select Articles, Expert Contributions, Interviews, & Podcasts)

How to work with a coach

Silencing the mental monkey

From Shame to Storytelling: My Journey Living with OCD

Still scared to be seen, what 15 years of being out hasn’t changed

The pros and cons of right-to-disconnect legislation

Kyle Elliott courageously drops his social mask and his professional life soars

Tips for Job Searching as a Trans Person

5 Signs You Have Imposter Syndrome in Your Career–And How to Overcome It

How to Accept a Job Offer, According to Career Experts

Are Job Interviews Getting Harder? Why You’re Not Getting Past the First Interview

The Blind Ambition Podcast: How to Land Your Dream Tech Job

How to Answer Situational Interview Questions in a Tech Interview

The Middle Managers Are Not Alright

How to Stand Out in a Competitive Job Market

Even With 250K+ Social Media Followers, I Still Rely on “Snail Mail” for My Business

10 Interviewing Skills to Get You Hired

How Long Should You Stay at a Job?

Informational Interviews: The Secret to Career Advancement

Long-Term Career Goals: How to Set & Achieve Them

3 ways to increase your chances of hearing back from job recruiters, according to a professional resume writer

Attention laid-off tech workers: Non-tech companies are hiring. Here’s how recruiters and career coaches recommend pitching yourself.

Here’s the exact template to write resignation letter that doesn’t burn any bridges

I used ChatGPT as my career coach for the week. It gave me some good advice, but couldn’t handle my meltdown.

These are the 10 worst entry-level tech jobs of 2022, according to experts

Casual office dress codes are fading, but there are some exceptions

10 ways to ace the IT executive interview

9 tips for recruiting high-end IT talent

Despite big layoffs, it’s still a great time to work in tech

New college grad job outlook looks promising for Class of 2021

How to handle a pandemic-related gap on your resume

Tech jobs in 2025: it’s not looking good, and AI will make it even worse

Reckoning with career uncertainty in unpredictable times

Sharing your mental health story can help you build a community and achieve recovery

7 Job Interview Behaviors That Can Wreck Your Chances

9 Surprising Things That Can Get You Fired

How to Negotiate Extras as the “Perk-Cession” Gains Steam

How to Write a Resignation Letter (With Template & Example)

Informational Interviews: Benefits & How to Ask for One

Structured, Unstructured and Semi-Structured Interviews: Tips for Success

How To Reduce Anxiety At Work — 9 Proven Anxiety Reduction Strategies

What Are the Best Side Hustles?

COVID Has Made it Harder for Older Women to Find Jobs, According to Experts — 5 Ways to Fight It

Short Cover Letter Samples (With Tips on How to Write)

Forget faking enthusiasm. These 9 tactics will help you really engage with your work

How often should you get promoted? Ask yourself these questions

How to handle promotions when there aren’t enough leadership roles

How to use LinkedIn to land a job—without sending a single DM

Three Ways To Add Personality To Your Resume (And Three Ways Not To)

“I Hate My Job”: 7 Ways To Cope With A Job You Can’t Stand

‘DINK’—double income, no kids—couples say being child-free makes them richer and more successful, even if it means putting up with judgement

Flee, fight, or freeze? How to know when it’s time to stand up to your boss

Forget quiet quitting—4 in 10 millennials are taking ‘quiet vacations’ and checking out of work (and the country) on company dime instead

How to prepare for a potential layoff: With recession looming, here are 5 ways to protect your future job prospects

How to rebound from a mid-career layoff: ‘Be your own HR department’ (Digital & Print)

‘I signed an NDA’ is the latest TikTok career advice for explaining résumé gaps. Here’s why it’s not a smart idea

Job seekers: Beware of the secret salt, pepper and hot sauce tests that could cost you the role

‘Marvelous’ early career friendships are pivotal to today’s leaders and CEOs. Here’s how young remote hires can avoid missing out

Millions of Gen Z are jobless yet they’re ghosting employers—experts say voice notes are the cure to their phone anxiety

Millions use the #OpenToWork badge on LinkedIn–but experts say it can hurt your job search

We all need a sabbatical this summer

5 Red Flags to Look Out for in Job Description

Contractor or employee: Pros and cons of 1099 vs. W2

Ultimate Guide To Career Development While Working Remote

Coming Out Is a Journey: 20 LGBTQ+ People Share Their Stories

What Is It Like to Have Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?

4 Questions Not to Ask in a Job Interview

16 Ways to Sell Yourself in an Interview, According to Career Experts

Make Your Career Recession-Proof

The Art of Staying Positive

A Good Attitude Can Clinch the Deal

Take Your Heart Off Your Sleeve Before You Start Your Job Search

Is Your Recruitment Process Disability-Friendly?

How HR Can Support Employee Mental Health During Difficult Times

HR Works Podcast: Can HR Leaders Embrace Quiet Quitting?

‘Air Hunger’ Is A Symptom Of Anxiety We Don’t Talk About Nearly Enough

AI developer certifications tech companies want

What’s behind the wave of big tech layoffs in 2023?

Are You Struggling to Find a Tech Job in California?

How to negotiate a job offer in biotech

What are the necessary skills to work in the biotech industry and how to leverage them?

Reengineering 1:1s for a new era of working

The relentless rise of the PIP

Get Hired LIVE with Andrew Seaman

How to Break the Ice in an Interview

How to find your next step

Shining a light on the hidden job market

How Sharing My Story Saved My Life (and Countless Others)

How to Identify What Makes You Fabulous, with Kyle Elliott

It’s easier than ever to earn $100,000 a year without a four-year degree. Here are 20 careers to consider.

Real Talk About OCD: Kyle’s Journey

Four Things Recruiters Look for in Your Resume

Are Flexible and Remote Work the Key to Attracting Gen Z Talent?

Creating a Gen Z Salary Strategy to Meet New Grad Demands

How the Right Employer Branding Can Help Curb “New Job Jitters”

Internships: bolster your talent pipeline amid economic uncertainty

10 Ways to Improve Your LinkedIn Profile in Under 5 Minutes

15 of the Best Jobs for People with ADHD (Plus Job Search Tips)

5 Ways I Help Myself When My Job is to Help Others

Three Lessons I Learned from a Decade in Therapy

No Response After Your Interview? How to Write a Follow-Up Email

Experts reveal why taking risks matters for career success

How this career coach grew his $5 side hustle into big business

How to work remotely – even if your company wants you in the office

Inboxes are full, so how do you stand out? Here’s how to craft excellent emails

In the bounce-back economy, you can negotiate your best job offer package yet

Can Workers Climb the Career Ladder Working Remotely?

Coping with Trauma in Times of Crisis: The Science and Practice – Dr. Denise Cai & Kyle Elliott

Feeling Stuck in Life? Career Coaches Swear by This One Simple, Unexpected Question To Find Your Passion

How to transition from IC to manager within product marketing

5 Steps to Crush Your First Product Manager Interview

How to Break Into Product Management During a Recession

#RealStories: Kyle Elliott | Psych Hub

Real Confidence: How to Confidently Interview for that Job

Why You Should Always Take a True Sick Day When You’re Sick—Even if You Work From Home

How to Make Your Recruitment Process Mental Health-Friendly

AI Certifications Can Help, But Don’t Stop There

Can These Mental Health Benefits Boost Employee Retention?

Can Work-From-Anywhere Really Work?

Does Your Company’s HR Lack Heart?

A New Approach to Workplace Mental Health in 2023

Salary Transparency Brings Us One Step Closer to Pay Equity

This might be the year of the layoff — but there are ways you can survive

14 Ways to Build Authentic Relationships Across Differences in the Workplace

How Transparent Can Managers Be About Pay?

Metaverse Workers: Where to Find Them–How to Hire Them

What Generation Z Is Looking for in a Job

Cutting Ties Without Breaking Bonds: How Managers Can Conduct Layoffs and Still Keep Company Culture Thriving

LinkedIn Lunatics: Have Attempts at Authenticity on LinkedIn Gone Too Far?

How Employers Can Better Serve Neurodiverse Employees in 2023

Internal Mobility Programs: The Key to Retention?

How to Prioritise Mental Health During Your Job Search

Navigating the digital age: Why tech-savviness matters for your career

Supporting Employee Mental Health and Well-being During a Crisis

3 signs of a ‘quiet promotion’ trap (and how to escape it)

Looking for a career change? How coding boot camps could make tech jobs a reality

How to Prepare Your Job for a Potential Recession

How to Use LinkedIn to Find A Job

How To Write A Cover Letter

From tech to television: the benefits of alumni networking

How to network in tech with no experience

Is unlimited vacation a bad idea?

These trick questions can help you uncover company culture in an interview

How to tell if your workplace is actually toxic

From ‘quiet hiring’ to ‘rage applying’, here’s the top workplace buzzwords of 2023 – and what they mean

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