Your experience isn’t getting noticed.
You have something to offer, but getting an interview, or explaining what makes you right for the role, can still be difficult.
Get a second perspectiveAbout Jeff Mazev
Jeff Mazev is a public sector Enterprise Account Executive at Atlassian, covering state and local government and K-12 across a 10-state Northeast territory. He brings about 23 years of experience in technology sales, and he is the founder of Let Me Be Grief and Perpetuum. He lives in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Founder of Let Me Be Grief and Perpetuum.
Career Advocate · Investor · Speaker
Jeff Mazev
I help people build careers, advocate for affordable housing, and talk openly about grief.
When the next step feels difficult
Some things are harder to navigate on your own.
The StruggleA stable home feels out of reach.
You want a place to build your life without housing costs forcing difficult choices about everything else your family needs.
Why affordability matters to meIt’s hard to talk about your loss.
You may want to talk about someone you’ve lost without searching for the right words or explaining why the grief is still there.
Find a shared experienceMy Story
Before the career, there was the Bronx.
I grew up in low-income housing in the Bronx, raised by a single mother. My career later took me into technology sales, and I now share that experience with people working toward their next role.
As a widowed father, I also know how personal conversations about grief can be. Speaking openly has connected me with others living with loss.
Those experiences shape the work and conversations you will find here.
My career has included technology sales roles at:
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There are 3 ways I help others:
SERVICESWhether you’re considering your next career move, working toward more affordable housing, or searching for words for grief, here’s how my experience may help.
Resume & Interview Support
Get another perspective on your resume, interview preparation and hiring process.
You know what you’re capable of, but communicating it to a potential employer can be harder. I draw on my technology sales experience to help you prepare, with particular attention to overlooked professionals working to get ahead.
Ask about career supportAffordable Housing Advocacy
Connect around a shared commitment to housing affordability.
Growing up in low-income housing made this personal for me. Today, I invest in housing and advocate for affordability. If you’re working on this challenge in your community, I’d welcome a conversation about your work and where we might connect.
Let’s talk housingGrief & Connection
An invitation to talk honestly about grief.
Since losing my wife, I’ve spoken openly about my experience and connected with others who are grieving. If you recognize something of your own experience in mine, you’re welcome to share a note.
Write to meCareer Support
Help the right people see what you bring.
Your experience matters. How clearly you explain it can make a difference in your next career conversation.
I offer resume feedback, interview preparation and a perspective on the hiring process. I am particularly committed to helping minority professionals working to get ahead.
Tell me about the role you are aiming for and where you would value another perspective.
Housing Affordability
A stable home should leave room for the rest of life.
Having grown up in low-income housing, I care deeply about that stability. Today, I invest in housing and advocate for affordability. My goal is for more people to have a secure place to live without housing costs putting everything else out of reach.
If you are working on housing affordability, I would welcome a conversation about your work and where our interests might connect.
Grief Support
You do not have to have the right words.
Since losing my wife, I have spoken openly about grief and connected with others who are grieving. Sharing our experiences can open conversations that are difficult to start.
If you are living with loss, you are welcome to talk about it here, even when you are unsure what to say.
Testimonials
What Others Think
SUCCESS STORIES
Jeff is an extremely sharp person and a gifted communicator. He understands his audience, shapes his message to fit it, and delivers it with the ease of someone comfortable in his own skin.
Jeff is also a person of exceptionally high character. He has faced more than most people are ever asked to carry, and he has met it with remarkable grace and purpose. He is a great human being, and it shows in how he interacts and works with people.
Stuart J.
Jeff, I myself am now grieving too. Lost my husband this past December and like you, I also have three kids to now solo parent. Trying to figure out when I should go back to work.
One day at a time.
Thank you for sharing your grief story.
Crystal A.
Life has been tough for me health-wise, and Jeff has helped me explore a role that offers stability and a better quality of life.
Thank you for your support, Jeff.
Haris S.
Let's Connect
What matters most right now?
CONNECTTell me what brought you here and what you would like to talk about.