Hi!
My name is Joel and I’m an engineer and problem solver who loves helping people achieve their professional goals.
To me, a career is more than just a job – it’s how you leave your mark on the world. I’ve dedicated my career and life to professional and personal development and I want you to be a part of that.
I started Build Greater to help others grow their career into something great. Wanting success is one thing, but taking the steps to achieve it is where I can help. Let’s work together to build your greatness!
Read more about my background here!
For Students and Job Seekers
Thanks to my experience on a variety of professional boards and interview panels, I know the ins and outs of the hiring process for engineering internships and full time positions.
From creating your first resume to negotiating job offers, I’ve got you covered every step of the way.
Resume, Cover Letter, and Job Application Creation and Review
I’ll help you craft an elite job application and provide industry best practices and tips to make you stand above other candidates.
Technical and Behavioral Mock Interviews and Preparation
Using actual questions from hiring teams, I’ll run mock interviews and share personalized feedback to ensure you impress recruiters and hiring managers.
Personal Brand Development, LinkedIn Profile Audit
Based on your unique personality, I’ll provide guidance on how to set yourself apart through your interpersonal and online presence.
Public Speaking, Communication, and Networking Practice
Master the arts of giving technical presentations and having meaningful personal and professional conversations through dedicated practice to make you a leader in the workplace.
Personal Strength Discovery and Reflection
With my support, complete tailored exercises to discover and use your personal drivers to make informed decisions about your career, leading to accelerated growth.
Internship and Job Offer Negotiation
When you land an offer, I’ll be here to help ensure it is the best possible outcome for you.
For Professors and Universities
As a former Instructional Aide and Graduate Student Instructor, I know how busy the academic schedule is. Often times, there isn’t enough time to teach content secondary to your core curriculum. I want to help change that.
Supplemental to your course instruction, I will lead personal and professional development workshops, provide personalized mentorship, and help your students find career success.
What I Can Do For You
From job application preparation to running mock technical interviews, I’ve helped countless students in their individual professional development journeys.
I provide a broad range of services tailored to your students’ unique career goals to help you grow your greatness.
I’ll help your students…
Build an elite job application
Become prepared and highly competitive candidates
Secure and ace interviews
Practice the skills necessary for career growth
Build a unique personal brand
Learn practical steps to continually stand out
Feedback & Reviews
“[Joel] gets people and it shows in his relationships across the board. He is self motivated and…it’s been an absolute pleasure working with him.”
-Pete S.
Product Development Manager at Emblation
“[Joel has] always been on top of deliverables . . . [He] showcased a very proactive effort in the job assigned to him and I was very impressed”
-Dinesh R.
Senior Project Manager at Stryker
“We loved having [Joel] on the team. Such a thoughtful & intentional approach to [his] work.”
-Olivia N.
Principal Portfolio Manager at Stryker