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Career Consultants · Beirut, Lebanon
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Senior career consultants — 20+ years of expertise — helping students, PhD candidates, scientists, engineers, and academics write winning CVs, ace interviews, and navigate every step of their career journey.
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Expert coaching for academics & professionals
What We Offer
Services built for students & academics.
Every service is delivered personally by our team of senior consultants — supporting undergraduates, PhD candidates, scientists, engineers, and researchers.
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Professional CV & Academic CV Writing
ATS-optimised CVs and academic CVs tailored to your field — whether you're applying for industry roles, PhD programmes, postdocs, or research positions. We extract your achievements and craft a document that gets you shortlisted.
StudentsPhD CandidatesResearchers
From $165Book now
Cover Letter & Personal Statement Writing
Compelling cover letters and personal statements for job applications, university admissions, PhD programmes, and research fellowships. Matched to your CV for a cohesive application package.
UndergraduatesPostgrads
From $75Book now
1-on-1 Job & PhD Application Support
Live sessions reviewing job postings, PhD calls, and research fellowships — tailoring applications and building your target list. Up to 90 minutes of focused, expert guidance.
PhD CandidatesAcademics
From $100Book now
Interview & Thesis Defence Preparation
Mock interviews, STAR technique coaching, and academic thesis defence preparation. Whether it's a corporate panel, PhD thesis defence, or faculty interview — walk in with total confidence.
EngineersScientists
From $120Book now
University & Postgraduate Course Guidance
Helping students choose the right degree, Masters, or PhD pathway — craft personal statements, research proposals, and build a compelling application for top universities worldwide.
UndergraduatesFuture PhDs
From $130Book now
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LinkedIn Profile Optimisation
Transform your LinkedIn profile into a powerful personal brand — keyword-optimised headline, compelling summary, achievement-driven experience section, and strategic skills endorsements. Ideal for students, academics, and professionals looking to attract recruiters and collaborators.
StudentsAcademicsResearchers
From $85Book now
Presentation Preparation
From academic conference talks to corporate pitches and PhD defences — we help you structure, design, and deliver compelling presentations. Coaching on slide design, narrative flow, delivery technique, and handling Q&A with confidence.
StudentsAcademicsMedical Professionals
From $95Book now
Reports Preparation
Professional report writing support for academic, research, and clinical contexts — including lab reports, research reports, case studies, and professional summaries. We help you structure arguments, present data clearly, and write with precision.
ResearchersMedical StudentsAcademics
From $80Book now
Grants Selection & Application Support
Expert guidance on identifying the right funding opportunities — research grants, fellowships, scholarships, and innovation funds — and crafting compelling, compliant applications that stand out to selection committees.
ResearchersPhD CandidatesAcademics
From $110Book now
Full Academic Career Package
Academic CV + Personal Statement + Interview Prep + 2 Application Support Sessions
$550
$420
Specialist Academic Support
Built for every stage of academic life.
Whether you're finishing your degree, pursuing a PhD, transitioning from academia to industry, or climbing the faculty ladder — we have the expertise to guide you.
Undergraduates
Craft standout CVs and personal statements for your first graduate role or postgraduate application.
PhD Candidates
Research proposals, academic CVs, and fellowship applications — tailored for doctoral programmes worldwide.
Scientists & Researchers
Translate complex research achievements into compelling applications for industry and academia.
Engineers
Technical CVs and interview coaching for engineering roles, graduate schemes, and R&D positions.
Academics & Faculty
Academic job market support — teaching statements, research portfolios, and faculty interview prep.
Medical Students
Personal statements, clinical reports, and presentation coaching tailored for medical school applications and clinical training.
Medical Professionals
CV writing, presentation preparation, and report writing for doctors, consultants, and healthcare professionals advancing their careers.
Business Students & Professionals
From MBA applications and business school personal statements to corporate CV rewrites and executive career pivots — we help business-minded individuals stand out in competitive markets.
Not sure which service is right for you?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call — we'll map out the best path for your academic or professional goals.
Your Consultants
Expertise you can trust.
Every CareerMomenta client is supported by a dedicated team — not a single consultant. We assign the right combination of specialists to your case, drawing on collective field experience across recruitment, coaching, academia, and personal branding.
Senior CV Specialists · HR Consultants · Recruitment Experts
CV & Career Documents Team
“A great CV isn't just a document — it's the first chapter of your professional story.”
Our CV team brings together professionals with combined decades of experience in executive recruitment, HR consulting, and talent acquisition across the MENA region and Europe. Every CV we craft is reviewed by multiple specialists — ensuring your profile stands out at every level, from graduate to board.
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Executive Coaches · Interview Strategists · Career Advisors
Career Coaching & Interview Team
“We've sat on both sides of the interview table. We know exactly what decision-makers are looking for.”
Our coaching team includes former hiring managers, talent acquisition leads, and certified executive coaches with backgrounds spanning finance, technology, and the public sector. They bring real decision-maker insight to every session — helping you navigate interviews, career transitions, and international job markets with confidence.
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Academic Advisors · Admissions Consultants · International Specialists
University & Study Abroad Team
“The right university choice opens doors for decades. We make sure you walk through the right one.”
Our university guidance team combines academic advisors, former admissions officers, and internationally educated professionals who understand the nuances of applications to UK, EU, North American, and Gulf institutions. We map your goals to the right programmes and guide you through every step of the process.
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Digital Career Strategists · Branding Consultants · Recruiters
LinkedIn & Personal Branding Team
“Your online presence is your 24/7 recruiter. We make sure it's working hard for you.”
Our branding team understands how recruiters and headhunters actually search for candidates online. With backgrounds in digital marketing, talent acquisition, and professional communications, they optimise your LinkedIn presence and personal brand to attract the right opportunities — not just any opportunities.
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Success Stories
Verified clients. Tangible results.
Every story below comes from someone who invested in their career — and got a measurable return.
“My CV was completely transformed. I'd been applying for 6 months with zero callbacks. Within 3 weeks I had 4 interviews lined up and landed a role I didn't think I was qualified for. The difference was night and day.”
CV Writing + Interview Prep4 sessions
Rania
·Beirut, Lebanon
“The interview coaching was unlike anything I'd experienced. The team knew exactly what interviewers look for and drilled me on the specific frameworks. I walked in prepared for every question. Best investment I've ever made in my career.”
Interview Preparation3 sessions
Karim
·Dubai, UAE
“I had no idea how to choose between my university options. The CareerMomenta team helped me map out my long-term goals and showed me which courses would genuinely open the doors I wanted. I'm now in my second year and absolutely certain I made the right choice.”
University Course Guidance2 sessions
Sara
·London, UK
“I'd been stuck at analyst level for 4 years despite strong performance reviews. The team identified that my CV was burying my actual impact under generic bullet points. They rewrote it to quantify everything — and I got the role within 6 weeks.”
CV Writing + Job Application Support5 sessions
Omar
·Riyadh, KSA
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