$220 / month
Start free, decide later
I see mentorship as a collaborative process—rooted in genuinely understanding your individual goals and challenges—and sharing insights that help you realize what you’re truly capable of. My goal is to be a reliable ally on your career journey.
After earning my PhD in neuroscience, I experienced challenges of transitioning from academia to industry. I developed practical strategies that I now use to guide students and postdocs as they:
- Identify transferrable skills
- Land their first corporate roles
- Navigate negotiations
- Adjust to corporate culture
During my 6 years of UX and human factors research experience at Bose and Apple, I've seen firsthand the challenges UX researchers face. Along the way, I've developed approaches to help:
- Communicate research values to stakeholders
- Regain clarity and a sense of purpose
- Navigate career transitions and layoffs
What You Can Expect:
⭐ Mentorship plans:
- I will work with you to tailor strategies to your individual needs, helping you stay grounded and empower you to grow throughout your career journey.
⭐ One-off sessions
- Resume Review: I’ll help you craft a resume that highlights your strengths and tells your story.
- Interview Preparation: With 5 years of panel experience and interview training, I’ll help you practice and build confidence.
- Career Advice: Whether you’re switching careers, navigating a corporate role, feeling burnout, or seeking clarity, I’ll provide quick, actionable tips for you.
✨ Students & postdocs: talk to me about discounts!
5 out of 5 stars
Sariel has been a wonderful mentor, kind, attentive and organized. I reached out to her because I was interested in pursuing PhD in HCI, combining my experience in frontend development and knowlege in UI and UX. Her about her experience in navigating PhD applications and working in labs and conducting sessions to guide me and work together in focus areas, such as research paper, lab applications, exploring degree programs, were valuable. Thank you so much for your dedication!
Standard Plan • 5 months
You tell Sariel your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Sariel reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Sariel Li
Human Factors Engineer / Sr. UX Researcher at ex-Apple, Bose
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Book a free intro call with Sariel
Connect with Sariel in a quick call (usually 15-20 minutes)
One-off sessions with Sariel
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
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Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with some code, discussing through an issue …
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be it help with coding something, deciding on a …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Sariel says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
