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Go from campus to career-ready in just 8 weeks
Career Growth Now is a highly-vetted training program that helps students get a 1-2 year head start on their careers.
✔️ Easy class integration: no additional staff needed
✔️ Affordable: costs less than most textbooks
✔️ Proven systems designed for today's job market
✔️ Improve student success and social mobility
The college grad dilemma:
How do you show experience when you’re just starting out?
Got a new degree but are still struggling to find a "real job?"
You're not alone.
1/2 of all college graduates are underemployed.
You get the degree and can't get the job, so you're stuck trying to stay afloat, unsure of your next move. Time ticking away...
and 75% of those underemployed stay that way for 10+ years.
This is no way to live.
And if you're struggling to transition into a career, the reasons it's difficult aren't always obvious...
- It's not because the job market is incredibly tough right now (even though it is)
- It's not because you lack talent, skill, or intelligence
- It's not because you don't know the right people
- It's not because there are less opportunities
The main reason most people stay stuck, even though they have the skills, degree, talent, and ambition - is because they don't know how to create career opportunities and then control their career growth.
If this struggle sounds familiar, we're offering you a way forward.
And if you're still in school, this is the best way to get into career you'll love.
The job market is more crowded than ever. When you graduate, you're going up against other recent grads AND everyone from last year AND the year before that...not to mention AI and automation tools that are replacing entry-level jobs...
Yet, at the same time, there are plenty of opportunities available for those who know how to get them. In fact, there's an entire set of skills, habits, and mentalities that will set you apart now and continue to generate equity throughout your career.
We call this the hidden career curriculum. Those who know it attract new opportunities, advance faster, and increase their earnings. Those who don't stay underemployed, desperately filling out applications and hoping for a way out.
Once you unlock these skills, you're no longer competing with your peers - you're playing an entirely different (and elevated) game.
So, what can you do?
You can't wait. Your inexperience is actually an advantage because you are free to make mistakes, keep track of them, and set your own growth path. Being ambitious, action-oriented, and inquisitive is a winning combination for career growth.
The best way to get in and advance on your terms is to figure out what you want and gain the skills to go after it. A career center will help you nail the basics. But to actually get a job? You need to be:
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In Control
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Prepared
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Organized
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Confident
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Action-oriented
What?! No resume reviews? No LinkedIn profile updates?!
Yes, we get into all of that - and more - but to make your way in the age of AI you need to establish a system of self growth and improvement. One that accounts for change and uncertainty.
It's tough out there - Which is why we help you...
Learn from insiders - actual hiring managers, business leaders, and recruiters.
Gain confidence with mental exercises (backed by behavioral psychology) to get you through the transition from college to a thriving professional life.
Create strong habits that foster career growth and account for change.
Take control of your job search now, and your career path 10 years from now...so instead of the purgatory that is scanning thousands of job posts, the opportunities come to you.
Job boards? A numbers game. Career coaching? Insanely expensive.
That’s why we built Career Growth Now. Everything is designed for you to get into a career you actually want and increase your income with habits that will pay you back until you're ready to retire (we'll accelerate that, too).
Your new career awaits
Only 1 out of 5 of people love their careers. Career Growth Now helps you find the path you actually want to be in while maintaining work-life balance.
Build the skills and habits that boost your career at key transition points (i.e. get over a layoff faster or get recruited without having to quit).
1. Your Power Center
Learn how to forge a new path by identifying your unique qualities, positioning yourself, targeting ideal companies, and focusing on the right opportunities.
2. Your Toolkit
Build essential habits to level up your career including networking accelerators, interview control tactics, negotiation, and more.
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You know how valuable career freedom is. But it seems so far out of reach…
Until now.
A career based on loyalty and the occasional cost-of-living adjustment
A career based on personal growth, mental conditioning, and power habits
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Rising talent - pursuing careers they want
(you're up next)
"This program works. After a year of waiting and wanting, I finally made the leap and pursued my passion for customer service. CGN is less risky and way less expensive than coaching. I highly recommend."
Marci,
Client Services
"I feel like I can breathe. I have clarity and my career goals are realistic. There's a light at the end of the tunnel and I clearly see where I need to be. And I love the mind conditioning exercises!"
Sam,
Marketing Director
"No more job paralysis! I understand that my work is a journey. I have the skills and confidence to transition between jobs, and can comfortably negotiate my next move."
Megan,
Project Manager
The Career Growth Now program has been a transformative experience. I appreciated the focus on practical tools: from weekly scheduling to networking strategies aligned with my target companies and roles. The interview and networking “power questions” were game-changers, helping me approach high-stakes conversations with confidence and clarity. Additionally, the emphasis on aligning my personality with my career path made the journey feel authentic and attainable.
Luca,
Student - University of Maryland Baltimore County
Career Growth Now opened my eyes to what I should expect and how to navigate the challenges of being a professional while pursuing a degree. It taught me the essential and practical things I need to apply to guarantee a successful future. I feel empowered to take the next step with knowledge and confidence I gained from CGN.
Pia,
Student - Carl Sandburg College
Nothing is more anxiety provoking than trying to start your career, except maybe a layoff or being stuck at a job you don't like.
Take control now. Learn how to get into a career that's right for you. Then learn how to make your next move in stealth mode, build the skills to be ready for every transition, and see your income rise.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why is career growth important?The value of career growth is not obvious to everyone, especially when you’re just getting started. Have you ever noticed someone that seems to be successful out of nowhere? You start to see them all over LinkedIn and within a few weeks they raise their status and gain tons of opportunities? We call them risers and they tap into entirely different skills to consistently create value for themselves. Your students have that same potential. That’s what we’re going to unlock. Because… How to do a job vs getting a job requires different skills set that universities don’t teach you The same old advice about polishing your resume doesn’t actually get you into a career you want to be in Loyalty and patience won’t help you level up quickly Waiting and guessing won’t get you anywhere Job security and pensions are no longer viable options if you want to accumulate wealth The average job span is only 4 years. Navigating your career is a lot different than it was for your parents To keep up with uncertainty (and inflation) students should be building equity in your career, either through rapid advancement, through building a strong personal brand, or by getting recruited into higher positions. Some people simply won’t put in the effort to break out of living from paycheck to paycheck. But today, if you want to afford to not have roommates, if you want a house, a family, or even have pets, you need to invest in yourself (and no one is going to do it for you). We give students a 1-2 year head start on their careers.
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How do I know this program is right for me?As a higher education professor or administrator, you likely see the impact of an increasingly difficult job market on your students (and know that it's not something that will 'blow over'). If you’re (or recently have been) a student, you probably have a ton of questions like: How will I get a decent job after college? How can I get from entry level to a respected (and well paid) contributor? So…much…debt…How can I structure my career so debt doesn’t control my life? How can I figure out what I want, even after graduating / getting some work experience? How can I rise quickly so I don't get stuck in a junior role? Think of this program as an early guide to transition out of school and into a career path that will support your lifestyle. We'll show you how to: Choose a career path that you actually want Increase your chances of landing the right job Rise through the ranks faster than you ever thought possible No theory. No fluff. That is our promise to you. You've likely checked out every free resource you can on how to get a job. Some of it works, but a lot of it doesn't. Why? Because it's either outdated or written by someone without relevant experience. CGN works. We know because we have lived it. We grew our careers using the methods outlined in this program. We actually did the hiring, rose through the ranks, and made the mistakes (trying all the free advice, wasting thousands on subpar coaching, and even trying ineffective AI hacks) - so you don't have to. You’ll know it’s right for you if you want to help your students: Grow their network so that people actively advocate for them Control their career path so that managing debt doesn’t consume them Raise their status when interviewing, asking for a raise, or during any work conversation Accelerate career transitions so it never feels like they have to start over again Increase their earnings without having to “pay your dues” every two years Supplement the exorbitant price of job coaching ($250/hr+) with a system that was vetted by 57 business owners, hiring managers, and recruiters.
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Why should we listen to you?My name is Matt Stoltz. I’m a marketing executive who was able to triple my income in four years with a proven system. I developed a formula for hiring ridiculously talented teams, and have helped my friends 10X their networks in only a few months. You don’t have to listen to me. I had this idea about a year ago when I found myself unemployed for the first time after quickly rising through the ranks. I realized that the skills that helped me do my job well were entirely different from the skills I needed to get a job and grow my career. I wasted time and thousands of dollars on coaching, job boards, and resume services (that do nothing to help improve your standing - please do not hire a resume writer - email me at matthew@careergrowthnow.co and I will send you our resume essentials course for free). My team and I used what we had learned in our careers to develop this program. And to be sure it would be effective, we reached out to 57 successful business owners, senior hiring managers, and recruiters to validate it. They helped hone CGN to what it is today - lived, actionable advice to help you get hired quickly out of college and build equity in your career. …But it was missing something. Something to deal with the anxiety, uncertainty, and stress of unemployment (or underemployment) Something to help stay confident, focused, and realize your potential Something that job coaches, resume writers, and courses don’t provide It was missing steps on how to build a career-ready mindset! So we called the calvary. Luckily we know some very experienced and respected psychologists. We partnered with them to flesh out every module with exercises that help your mind as much as your career.
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What will I learn in this program?Your students will learn how to structure and accelerate their careers - with a proven system vetted by business owners, recruiters, and hiring managers - with mental health reinforcement backed by top psychologists. They'll create habits to incorporate into their daily routine, even when working, that will pay dividends throughout their careers. They'll learn how to consistently look like a stellar candidate - one who regularly attracts opportunities and recruiters. The skills they'll develop here go beyond the table stakes advice and include: - Not just negotiation, conversation and interview control. - Not just networking, raising your status to influence others. - Not just getting a job, building equity in one's career. - Not just staying positive, overcoming fear paralysis. - Not just now, or the next time you look for a job. Forever. Mind conditioning is an integral part of Career Growth Now. We partner with top psychologists to develop exercises that help students stay confident and fight imposter syndrome so they can get into the career they want.
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What's in the box?Students get over eleven hours of content sourced directly from hiring managers, business owners, executives, and psychologists including: Course 1: Unlocking Your Career Potential Creating your narrative - your personal success story Defining your Power Center - a combination of strengths and personal attributes that will help you succeed Initiating change with a growth mindset Targeting industries, companies, and opportunities Course 2: Success Systems & Adaptive Networking Scheduling and organization with the 4D method Adaptive networking - live and online Networking accelerators - the actions you take to stand out Power Questions - how to improve outcomes through questioning Course 3: Landing the Job & Career Growth Advanced negotiation - enter any conversation with confidence Rejection handling and confidence exercises Resume essentials - drafting a strong and succinct resume Optimizing your first six months in a new role Every step is reinforced with mind conditioning, exercises, and companion resources so you can stay organized, focused, and confident. Resources & Materials: We built you a tracking toolkit full of ways for students to stay organized and apply what they learn. These resources (a $275 value) include: An instructor companion guide with learning objectives, discussion prompts, assignments, and more - Institutional license only. A CV Win Record to track daily wins and lessons learned - this is essential for building a strong CV over time A Networking tracker to structure networking and targeting so students have a clearly defined plan A Priority Task Matrix to organize their to-do list with automation and color coded categories A Social Content Tracker to categorize social posts, a must-have for anyone wanting to grow their network A negotiation practice workbook to keep track of negotiation exercises outside of a professional environment A follow-along companion journal in Notion A Note on Resume Essentials A resume is often the first thing people address when job hunting, but it only accounts for about 10% of a hiring decision. We keep it simple and break down everything you need to impress a hiring manager in one compact module.
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Ok. Got it. This must be expensive, right?No, courses start at around $600 for all 3, but are on sale for a limited time for just $395. 😮That's less than the cost of a resume writer 😱And less than just two hours of coaching If you do eventually want to hire a job coach, this program will cover the first five sessions (and you'll save $1,250 or more). If you're a student or government employee, check with your institution to see if they offer the program (we provide discounted pricing through institutions). You can apply for an institutional license by emailing us here.
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Ok but if coaching costs $250/hr+ and resume writers charge $300+. What’s the deal?Our goal is to make career guidance easier without facing the same challenges we had - thousands of dollars wasted on coaching (from people who had little relevant experience), unresponsive job boards, and a lack of guidance/direction. Our system is similar to job coaching, but… The advice comes from a deeper understanding of the motivations of hiring managers (having been in that role ourselves). We understand the transition from college to professional life is tough and want to provide the guidance we never had. We also understand how tough a layoff can be, and provide a pro track for those with a bit more experience. The program was vetted by 57 business owners, hiring managers, executives, and recruiters (not just someone with a background in HR). It’s reinforced by top psychologists, offering mind conditioning exercises so you can have the skills and confidence to grow your career starting today.
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What’s missing in this program that those other services charge so much for?You won’t be viewing any Oscar-nominated cinematography or big-budget sets (although Ralphie the dog might make a cameo). And while we’d gladly accept $250 per hour to hold your hand through the process…the truth is that you don’t need it. Why not have expert advice, on demand, whenever you want it? It’s us in our office in Charleston, South Carolina, giving you the information you need to succeed.
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Ok…but still…is it worth $400?We spent hundreds of hours working on this and providing the best resources, so you don’t have to. You’ll get instant access to a proven system that will help you grow your career (now and forever). When you take advantage of one networking opportunity; one new relationship; one habit from this program - it will pay you back ten-fold.
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How long will it take to see results?It depends on how active you are. If you follow the lessons and modules, expect to see some good traction in 60-90 days, and you can change your life in as little as 5 months. If you do absolutely nothing, you won't see any results.
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Does the program come with mental health support?No. The program was designed to help you navigate your career with mind conditioning reinforcement exercises backed by behavioral psychology. It is not a replacement for therapy of any kind. Here's a link to a screening if you think you might need therapy.
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Do I get lifetime access?Yes. You get 6-month access to the program, and can request to extend it for as long as you need with no extra payment.
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Ok, what do I do next if I want to enroll?Click the "Access for $395" button below and you can start it instantly! Access for $395