FOR SERVICE ACADEMY GRADS
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BY SERVICE ACADEMY GRADS

Find your dream job.
Accelerate your career.
Land $250K to $500K+ roles.

Join 600+ USMA, USNA, and USAFA grads

who worked with CareerNerds to build an elite network, leapfrog ahead in their careers, and maximize their earning potential.

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Tom Kent

West Point '95
CEO, CareerNerds

FOR SERVICE ACADEMY GRADS
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BY SERVICE ACADEMY GRADS

Find your dream job.
Accelerate your career.
Land $250K to $500K+ roles.

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Join 500+ USMA, USNA, and USAFA grads who worked with CareerNerds to build an elite network, leapfrog ahead in their careers, and maximize their earning potential.

As Seen On
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Tom Kent

West Point '95
CEO, CareerNerds

CareerNerds Gets Results

600+

USMA, USNA & USAFA grads served

4X

Faster than doing it yourself

$250-500K

Typical new salary for our clients

Our clients have found jobs at top companies like

I credit CareerNerds and their Process for helping me find this opportunity. I’ve actually learned a new career skill that’s useful for anything. This is a skill that will pay huge dividends for the rest of my career."
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Steve Livezey - CTO
USMA ‘93
Image showing career growth of Steve Livezey. He went from a Director to the CTO thanks to CareerNerds.

Your job search doesn’t have to be a solo sport… in fact, it shouldn’t be

Imagine connecting with an elite network of decision-makers who are Academy Grads just like you.

Because leaders hire people they know and trust, it’s vital to your career to have an elite network of people who have your back and want you to succeed.

And, that’s exactly where CareerNerds comes in.

As a result of the CareerNerds process, in 2 months I had 60 high-impact networking calls, 30 interviews, and 4 offers. And the hiring decision was in my hands instead of the recruiters' hands."
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Kathy Borkoski - Head of Product
USNA ‘01
CareerNerds helped me with two critical aspects. One—updating my personal brand and LinkedIn profile to help me make my message succinct and highlight my accomplishments. Two—expanding my network to reach the right decision makers."
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Dom Schaffer - VP Sales
USMA ‘94

Hear from our Academy Grad Clients

Kathy Borkoski (USNA '01)

Steve Livezey (USMA '93)
Dom Schaffer (USMA '94)
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What got you here won’t get you to the next level

Your work accomplishments don’t speak for themselves.

Instead, you need to tell your story effectively to communicate the extraordinary value you bring.

And because 80% of jobs are filled exclusively through referrals and hiring manager networks, it’s not just what you can do that matters.

It’s who you know…and who knows you.

For Service Academy Grads by Academy Grads

We do more than tell you how to do it. We work alongside you every step of the way with personalized 1:1 coaching so you can harness the power of your growing network to take control of the hiring decision and progress in your careers.

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What Makes CareerNerds Different
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By Academy Grads, for Academy Grads

As Service Academy Grads who have climbed the corporate ladder ourselves, we know exactly where you’re coming from. We’ve unlocked the blueprint to achieving career goals and are here to help you achieve your career goals.

Done-with-You services

We’re with you every step of the way, helping you build confidence, transforming your personal brand, and connecting you with the right execs to leapfrog your career to the next level.

High-touch and tailored approach customized for you

Your experiences and professional goals are unique. Regardless of what they are or what industry you want to be in, we adapt our blueprint to help you build the perfect elite network for your career trajectory.

Meet Our Team

Meet our team of Academy Grads:

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Tom Kent

USMA ’95

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Scott Leishman

USMA ’77

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Miguel Gutierrez

USMA ’80

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John McGrail

USMA ’84

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Julia Ruddock

USMA ’07

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John Stoner

USMA ’80

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Alan Foote

USAFA ’11

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CareerNerds gave me confidence. Before CareerNerds, I didn’t know what was working well and what wasn’t. I found the more I talked with people, the more confidence I got telling my story."
William Jones
USNA '90

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