Nikola is an outstanding mentor, who is going the extra mile not only in his personal career development but also really making the special extra effort to consult you for every and each question. He shared his experiences in the industry that I am interested in, his insights on HR procedure in general, and took his time to give me very detailed feedback on my CV, which was very helpful for me.
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Hundreds of professionals have moved their careers, businesses and lives forward with me since 2017. Here they are in their own words.
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Longer testimonials from people I have worked with one to one.
During my 1-on-1 coaching he was very enthusiastic and helpful. His suggestions on the improvements to my CV were constructive. He shared with me the recruiter's perspective, as well as many practical suggestions that will help me demonstrate my capabilities and my expertise on my CV.
Nikola was a breath of fresh air. He was professional and honest with his criticisms and left plenty of room for additional thought and contemplation. Nikola is a great resource should you want any advice on how to best present yourself to future employers (CV, LinkedIn ect). All and all, an amazing experience.
Nikola is insightful, knowledgeable, and to the point! If you seek advice on how to make the most of your interview when changing industries, you want to know more about PVH and how to stand out from the crowd, do not hesitate to reach out to Nikola. My warmest recommendations.
Spotlight story
Before starting our sessions, I felt lost and almost broken regarding my career path. From our very first session, Nikola explained that our goal was a major transformation — not just in my job, but in life generally, to build the foundations for something big and beautiful.
The coaching sessions have a clear structure and require commitment, which I truly appreciate. Every course and tool has a specific meaning and purpose. Nikola has the unique ability to turn my weaknesses into strengths. Most importantly, he taught me how to think differently and embrace change.
By following his templates, techniques, videos, and advice, I feel closer to that goal every single day.
Longer notes from clients of my coaching, my programs and The Blueprint Vision platform.
Nikola was my first mentor on this platform and I'm really glad I consulted with him. He took time to understand my background and motivations so he could give guidance on possible career directions. He also shared great insights about his field and helped me restructure my CV. I highly recommend Nikola as a mentor not just for people who are interested in HR but also for anyone looking for advice on career paths and the application process.
I felt stuck and uninspired in my role. The coaching sessions were incredibly insightful and gave me the confidence to pivot into a new industry successfully.
Nikola was super friendly and extremely helpful in providing me with advice and guidance regarding my CV and cover letter. He took the time to provide targeted advice based on my career interests, and was attentive in answering any questions and doubts I had. The insights he has as a recruiter is really helpful in helping to shape and further develop my CV when preparing to enter the workforce. Really grateful to Nikola for his time! Cheers!
I underestimated how hard it would be adjusting to working from home and adjusting a CV and Cover Letter for remote roles, but with the Blueprint Vision's help, I was able to regain focus and land my dream job.
I received very knowledgable input from Nikola! He really understands the challenges that millennials face and we had a nice conversation on what drives pressure of young professionals to be happy at work. Such an understanding can really help both individuals and organizations who have a big responsibility in tackling the problems that arise from the specific needs of Generation Y. Thank you Nikola!
Thank you for helping me so much with those interview tools and for being gracious enough to offer me a free career prep session. I always referred to your resources when I was interviewing and I cannot forget the monumental advice you had for me in my job search.
Public reviews of career conversations, mock interviews and CV sessions I’ve hosted on a verified mentorship platform, published by the reviewers themselves.
Average across 34 verified public reviewsTwelve shown in full below.
Charting a Career Path
Nikola was extremely helpful in improving my CV and providing valuable tips for future professional interviews. He explains concepts very clearly, and I would highly recommend him.
Career Conversation
Talking to Nikola was a great way to get a recruiter's perspective on the interview process, enhancing your CV and learning more about the culture and departments of companies that he has worked at. He gave concrete feedback with elaborate examples and suggested clear ways to stand out as an applicant. I highly recommend talking to Nikola for career advice!
Career Conversation
Nikola was very enthusiastic and helpful and his suggestions on the improvements of my CV were constructive. He told me how HRs see applicants and gave me many practical ways to show the best things of myself. I very much appreciate this opportunity to talk to Nicola and I was very educated!
Career Conversation
Nicolas's advice is critical and well laid-out. He provided me with the bigger picture and shared concrete next steps in going about my job application strategy.
Career Conversation
Nikola provided very insightful and helpful advice during our short call. He has a thorough understanding of the corporate environment and gave tailor-made advice for my background. Highly recommended.
Career Conversation
I am very happy that I contacted Nicolas. He gave me very helpful advice on my resume, interview, and future career. More importantly, his advice was specific to my background and not some generic ones.
Mock Interview
My session with Nikola was very productive. He really knows his way around the market as an HR Professional and can give you sound structure and advice. Highly Recommended!
Career Conversation
Nikola provided very helpful and detailed advice. The conversation was relaxed and easy-going. I learned a lot and gained valuable insights into how to position myself for future opportunities.
Career Conversation
Great insights, loved the detailed, experienced, and at the same time easy-going approach. thank you!
Career Conversation
Nikola's experience in recruiting is beneficial to structure out my CV. We had a great conversation with a productive 30 min talk, and his advice is useful for job application.
Career Conversation
Nikola was really helpful and gave me useful and practical tips to be market ready.
Career Conversation
Nikola really supports me to understand how I should take my next steps in my new career journey.
Further reviewers on the same platform include Loes J., Sebastien T., David M., Morris v.d.H., Kas v.d.H., Jonathan S., Margot M., Sophie v.S., Zoë S., Xinyue M., Patrick B., Vasiliki S., Meriem B. and Iulia T.
Keynotes, panels, guest writing, judging and partner work with institutions, communities and publications across Europe, Asia and Oceania.
Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University
Case competition judgeSTAR Case Competition, 2022Cyprus Agile & Innovation
Keynote speaker and panelistStartups and Agile in Cyprus, 2019HR Stories
Group managerLinkedIn community, from 2018Remote-how
Co-authorRemote Career AdvisoryHackerEarth
Featured contributorBlog and editorialAHRI, Australian HR Institute
Partner organizationArticle syndicationMiro
Client engagementTalent and leadership, 2026- OorwinGuest speaker in an international webinar series on employee experience and talent strategy, 2020.
- EESA, Erasmus University RotterdamKeynote and webinar for the Eastern European Students Association on the job market during Covid-19, 2021.
- HRM OnlineFeatured author in the Australian professional publication, with articles republished and syndicated.
Every story above started with one conversation or a four-minute assessment. Both are free.
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