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INSIDER JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

Real advice from an Executive Recruiter who switched sides to help job seekers.

No fluff. Just what actually works.

It Takes 5 Months to Get Hired Right Now. Here's How to Cut That in Half.

By: ILENE REIN

The average job search takes five months. Some people search for years. My clients get hired in seven to eight weeks. Same market. Different results. Here's what's actually happening and why.

Stop Applying. Start Doing This Instead...

By: ILENE REIN

It's January and everyone is applying to jobs. That's exactly why your applications are going nowhere. 75% of resumes never reach a human. Here's what to fix before you send another one.

The December Mistake Costing Job Seekers Time and Money...

By: ILENE REIN

Most job seekers pause in December, thinking nobody is hiring. That belief could cost you months and thousands of dollars. Here's what Recruiters are actually doing right now while you wait.

You're Networking Wrong. Here's What Actually Gets Responses

By: ILENE REIN

Most job seekers hate networking because they're doing it wrong. 70% of jobs are never posted publicly. If you're only applying online, you're missing most of what's out there. Here's what actually works to tap into the hidden job market.