Pounding Pavement 101

BOOTCAMPS & TECHNICAL TRAINING programs

Your Students Graduate With Skills. Do They Know How To Market Themselves?

Job search training built by an Executive Recruiter who knows exactly why your graduates aren't getting hired.

The Hard Truth About Bootcamp Placement Rates

Your students spent months learning to code. They're excited. They're ready to land their first tech job.

Then they start applying. Weeks go by. No callbacks. No interviews. Their confidence crashes.

Who do they blame? Your bootcamp.

Every student who struggles becomes a bad review on Course Report, a warning on Reddit, or a stain on your placement stats.

You taught them to code. Nobody taught them how hiring actually works.

That's where I come in. As an Executive Recruiter and Job Search Strategist with 15+ years of experience, I know exactly why resumes get rejected and what makes someone the obvious hire.

What's Really At Stake For Your Bootcamp

Your Reputation

One frustrated student tells ten people. Online reviews last forever. "Great training but zero help finding a job" kills your credibility.

Your Placement Rates

Prospective students research placement rates before enrolling. They compare you to competitors. A low placement rate means empty seats next cohort.

Your Revenue

Higher placement = better reviews = more enrollments = more revenue. Strong reputation = referrals = higher enrollment without extra marketing spend.

It all connects. Students who get hired fast become your best marketing.

The Numbers That Matter

📊 Placement Rates Drive Enrollment - It's the first question prospective students ask

💬 1 Frustrated Student = 10 people who hear about it - Bad experiences spread fast

❌ 255 Days - Average job search without proper guidance (8+ months of resentment building toward your program)

✅ 44 Days - Average time to employment with Recruiter-designed strategies

📈 6x Faster Placement - Proven methodology, documented results

💰 Higher Placement Rates = stronger marketing = more enrollment = more revenue

2,500+ students I present to annually at FIRST World Championships.

SCHEDULE CONSULTATION

"Many people like me have been in the dark for too long with the standard resume format from college career services and wonder why no recruiters ever called me for employment opportunities. Then I met Ilene. Within two days after Ilene helped me understand what recruiters were looking for in resumes and showed me the way to fix it, I received many emails and phone calls."

- Doddly, New Graduate, Tech

Bootcamps & technical training programs

The Ripple Effect

WITHOUT
CAREER SERVICES

❌ Students struggle for months → Blame your bootcamp → Bad reviews on Course Report → Reddit threads warning people away → Lower enrollment → Less revenue → Weaker program

WITH
POUNDING PAVEMENT 101

✅ Students get hired in weeks → Credit your bootcamp → Great reviews → More referrals → Higher enrollment → More revenue → Stronger program

SCHEDULE CONSULTATION

"Ilene's advice to me has been very impactful, and will always be relevant throughout all stages of my job search, be it an internship or even a full time job when I graduate. To anyone looking to stand out: Look no further! You are in good hands."

- Liang, New Graduate, Software Engineer

Bootcamps & technical TRAINING PROGRAMS

Why This Is Different

What Bootcamp Grads Experience Elsewhere

Generic resume templates that look like everyone else's
"Just apply online and wait" advice
Mock interviews that don't reflect real hiring
No understanding of how tech recruiting actually works
Warning others about your program

Experience with

POUNDING PAVEMENT 101

A complete 3-step Career Building System
Insider strategies direct from an Executive Recruiter
Resume & LinkedIn optimization for ATS and human review
Interview prep based on what Recruiters actually listen for
Proven methodology for finding hidden job opportunities
Students who credit your program for their success

SCHEDULE CONSULTATION

"Ilene's program gave me accountability, a daily project to work on, and practical insider tips that made my job search much more fruitful."

- Brett, UX Designer

Benefits For Your Bootcamp

Higher Placement Rates
Documented 6x faster job placement
Reputation Protection
Students credit your program when they land jobs
Increased Enrollment
Better outcomes = more word-of-mouth = more students
Marketing Advantage
Advertise outcomes your competitors can't match
Alumni Success Stories
Every hire becomes your marketing content
Competitive Differentiation
Stand out in a crowded bootcamp market
Zero Additional Headcount
Improve outcomes without hiring more staff

What Your Students Get...

The Complete Career Relaunch System

Complete 3-Step System
Personal branding, interview prep, and job search strategy - all in one place
Recruiter Insider Knowledge
Direct from someone who reviews hundreds of candidates weekly
Personal Branding That Works
Resume, LinkedIn, and positioning that gets noticed
Interview Mastery
Know exactly what to say and how to say it
Job Search Strategy
Where to look, how to apply, how to network effectively
Networking for Introverts
Practical strategies that feel natural
What Hiring Managers Actually Want
Not what AI tools guess they want
No Guessing
Step-by-step guidance from start to offer
Results
Jobs. Faster. Period.

SCHEDULE CONSULTATION

"She's been through it enough times with enough people to make her an effective guide through the daunting process of getting a great new job."

- Joseph, Software Engineer

WHY THIS WORKS fOR BOOTCAMPS:

I'm not a career coach who read some books.

I'm an Executive Recruiter with years of experience recruiting for Fortune 500 companies.

Every week I review hundreds of resumes. I know exactly what gets rejected and why.

Most bootcamp grads are making mistakes they don't even know they're making.

I've presented to over 2,500 students at FIRST Robotics World Championships annually. Standing room only. I understand what technical students need to land their first roles.

I built a complete Career Building System. Personal branding, interview preparation, and job search strategy. Based on what I see working right now in today's market. Not theory. Not trends. The full picture.

That's why students using this methodology get hired 6x faster.