Aleksandar (Alex) Cakic

I’ve moved countries 4 times living in Europe and the USA. My journey has taken me from a marketing specialist to a logistics lead, freight management sales rep, and now a backend software engineer specializing in AI.

I taught myself to code in 9 months and landed my tech job with a single application—to LinkedIn. I analyzed the market and rejected the common advice to cast a wide net. Instead, I focused all my energy on one application. It worked, and I’ve been with LinkedIn for almost 3 years. During this time, I’ve helped over 30+ career changers land their dream jobs.

After spending years in a dead-end careers, it took a lot of time and effort to commit to pursuing software engineering and a life in tech. The job market and learning process were challenging, and it's even more so today. I don’t want you to go through unnecessary struggles. I’m here to help you bypass the pain and learn how to take care of yourself and take control of your mind during your career transition.

My mentoring approach is personal because our lives are more than just our careers. Our experiences outside work impact how we view our jobs, make decisions, and find motivation. By understanding your personal side, I can tailor the mentorship to your specific needs and goals.

My Strategy:
- Help you gain great insight into your ideal career outcome.
- Identify unique constraints and leverages in your situation.
- Lay out a roadmap to move you forward every week.
- Help you understand what job descriptions are really asking for, what makes a resume stand out, how to practice tech skills efficiently, and how to present yourself in interviews.
- Craft your perfect resume, word by word.
- Set up your job application pipeline, monitor the market, and get the most out of each interview you land.

I take my mentoring seriously and offer as much value as I can to my mentees. I look forward to meeting you! :)