Career Strategy & Leadership Consulting
Guiding students, recent graduates, and early-to-mid career professionals through clarity, strategy, and purposeful direction, backed by over a decade inside Fortune 100 companies and global talent systems.
Career Impact
Career Journey
Devin J. Johnson has spent over a decade building careers, not just his own, but thousands of others. From the inside of some of the world's most competitive talent organizations, he has designed programs, led teams, and engineered systems that transformed how people enter, grow, and advance in the workforce.
His career spans Amazon (6+ years leading global early career, HR, and AI transformation programs), Caterpillar (Fortune 100), Emerson (Fortune 500), and Volt Workforce Solutions, giving him an unusually broad view of what employers actually look for, how hiring decisions are made, and what separates candidates who thrive from those who stall.
He has supported both tech and non-tech professionals across industries, from software engineers and product managers to HR practitioners, operations leaders, social impact professionals, and manufacturing executives. He brings that same diverse lens to every client: strategic, data-informed, deeply human.
Beyond corporate consulting, Devin advises colleges and universities on early career readiness, talent pipeline strategy, and student success frameworks, bridging the gap between academic institutions and the workforce students are preparing to enter.
At the heart of everything is a genuine passion for helping early career talent unlock their full potential. Devin's approach is distinctive: rather than starting with where you are, he starts with where you want to be, then maps the path backwards, building a strategic, actionable roadmap grounded in your values, strengths, and goals.
Holding a Bachelor of Business in HR Management from Western Illinois University, an M.Ed in Education Policy, Organization & Leadership from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an MBA from Washington State University, and dual HR certifications (SHRM-CP & PHR), Devin combines deep academic grounding with real-world execution. He meets you where you are and builds the blueprint for where you're going.
"The best careers aren't built by chance — they're built by design. My job is to give you the blueprint."
— Devin J. Johnson, M.Ed, MBA, SHRM-CP, PHR
Career Timeline
I've supported tech and non-tech professionals across industries — from first-generation students to Fortune 500 leaders. My approach is simple: start with where you want to be, then build the roadmap backwards.
Tier 1
You're approaching the finish line, but nobody taught you what comes next. I help you translate your education into a compelling career narrative and land with intention, not luck.
Tier 2
You've started, but the path forward isn't clear. I help recent grads move beyond job postings and build a deliberate, differentiated career strategy in tech, business, HR, and beyond.
Tier 3
You've built experience. Now you need direction. Whether pivoting, pursuing a promotion, or navigating a crossroads, I help you leverage what you've built and move with strategy.
Institutional Partners
Devin advises academic institutions on building robust early career readiness programs, student success frameworks, and talent pipeline strategies that actually connect students to the workforce — not just to job boards.
Industries & Functions I've Worked Across
Every engagement is personalized. No templates. No cookie-cutter advice. Just focused strategy built around you.
Students & Soon-to-Be Graduates
Clarity, direction, and a game plan for your career launch. Ideal if you're approaching graduation and need to understand the landscape and how you fit in it.
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⭐ Most Popular · Recent Graduates
Go beyond job applications. Build a brand, a strategy, and a negotiation approach that positions you for real momentum, not just a first job.
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Early to Mid-Career Professionals
You've built real experience. Now let's audit it, position it, and architect a deliberate next chapter: pivot, promotion, or fresh start.
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Best Value · All Levels
Three structured sessions designed as a complete career arc: assess your current state, build your strategy, and execute with accountability. Save up to 15% vs. individual sessions.
"Working with Devin completely changed how I approached my job search. I went from feeling lost to landing my dream role in six weeks."
"Devin doesn't just give advice. He gives you a real strategy. His frameworks helped me negotiate a 20% higher starting salary."
"I was at a career crossroads with no clear direction. After three sessions I had a real roadmap and the confidence to follow it."
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