Want to finally land your dream job? I'm here to help.

I know that feeling.

You’ve submitted countless resumes, written what feels like a million cover letters, and scrolled through your LinkedIn feed more times than you’d care to admit. You stare at your inbox for hours, endlessly hitting “refresh.” Dream job? If only. You’ll settle for ANY place at this point.

All those exciting plans you had have gone out the window. Your daydreams about your next step — a better salary, a happier environment, a more flexible schedule — all seem so far away now. When people ask you how the job search is going, you’ll do anything to change the subject.

At its best, job searching often feels like a long, tiring slog. At its worst, it’s a time mired in anxiety, stress, and panic. We stay trapped in jobs because, understandably, we have obligations —  paying the rent, needing health insurance, caring for a family…the list goes on and on.

But it doesn’t have to be this way.

I can show you that you can bring joy to the job search process. I can help you get excited about it! I can show you that it’s something that you can actually look forward to doing; it’s truly a new chance for you to find purpose and joy in your life. All those wants and dreams that went by the wayside — go get them! That’s what we’ll use to guide our search.

This is a time when it should feel like all of the world’s opportunities are open to you. A new day, a new job, a new and awakened sense of purpose.

Sounds too good to be true? I get that. But, it’s not.

Nothing that I’m promising is unrealistic. The application process is more than just having a great cover letter and resume; it’s understanding the industry that you want to go into and having a clear, focused strategy to find the job you love. What I want to do is give you the tools, information, and confidence for you to learn how to conduct a targeted job search and put your best foot forward. The power will be in your hands, and these skills will last a lifetime. Isn’t it exciting to think of a future in which you call the shots?

Working together, we’ll create personalized, targeted coaching programs that will teach you the skills to create a career and a life that you love. We’ll address your concerns, anxieties, and find what’s holding you back. I will teach you how to overcome your fears and worries to take back control of your life and find a career you love.

But don’t just take it from me, here’s what individuals who’ve worked with me have to say:

“If you are thinking through what might come next for your career or trying to align your business with a larger CSR model you NEED to connect with Karnika Iyengar. She changed my life forever in her guidance, advice and wisdom. Karnika is one of the most deeply caring and thoughtful individuals I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with and for. She has the rare ability to both be a mentor, friend and advisor to peers and students alike. She becomes a champion to those she believes in — helping them get to where they want to go and then rooting for them from the sidelines once they’ve made it there. She is incredibly dynamic in her ability to execute against goals and a force of positivity on any team.”

Sofia G. (Former Head of Policy Partnerships + Social Impact at Snap, Inc.)

“Working with Karnika was a great privilege. As a mentor, she is someone easy to look up to — whether it’s her dedication, poise and professionalism, or general thoughtfulness. As an advisor, she is highly approachable as well as organized and efficient. Karnika is great at identifying what makes students tick and helping them build plans and strategies to explore their passions. She also is great at instilling a sense of confidence to go after something new or different and to feel prepared for challenges in the job process.”

Baxter S. (Product Manager, FiscalNote)

“Karnika was an absolute joy to work with from day one of me communicating my interest in HIRA’s career coaching to our final coaching session months later. She was incredibly professional in laying out a detailed 8-week plan and continuously reviewing my application and interview materials. I looked forward to every Friday session we had together and learned an immense amount that I will use forever. I highly recommend HIRA Consulting to anyone interested in making a career pivot or simply learning how to better your personal and professional branding.”

Rhea M. (Sustainability & Social Impact Associate)