Pounding Pavement 101
Find Out What's Actually Blocking Your Next Move
Whether you're employed and exploring, between roles, or helping a recent grad break in. 30 minutes with an Executive Recruiter who'll diagnose what's going wrong. No fluff. No AI.
Different Situation, Same Problem.
If You're Employed...
You're probably wondering if you're getting paid what you're worth. Or watching peers move ahead while you stay put. Or quietly worrying you'll be next when the layoffs come.
If You've Been Laid Off...
Every week the gap on your resume grows. Severance feels like a runway until it doesn't. The standard advice (apply online, wait) burns through it the fastest.
If You're A Parent of a Recent Grad
You're watching your investment in their education stall. Their friends are getting hired. Yours is sitting at home or working a job that doesn't match what you paid for.
What the Recruiter Review Actually Is...
This is not coaching. This is not a sales call.
This is a 30-minute one-on-one diagnostic where I tell you exactly what is wrong.
Think of it like a doctor visit. You are not paying for the cure. You are paying to find out what is broken so you know what to do next.
By the end of 30 minutes, you'll know what's blocking forward motion and what it would take to fix it.
In 30 Minutes You Will Discover...
Why your resume is getting silently rejected, even when you think it's strong
Whether you're getting paid what you're worth or leaving money on the table
The specific thing slowing your search down that you cannot see yourself
Where the gaps are between what you're doing and what actually works
Whether your situation is fixable in weeks or going to take much longer
AI Can't Do This For You...
what ai does
Writes resumes that all sound the same
Pulls keywords from job descriptions
Has never seen a real hiring decision
Cannot read what a specific Recruiter filters for
what i do
Spent years on the hiring side of the table
Know what Recruiters actually filter for
Spot why your resume gets silently rejected
Tell you the truth in 30 minutes
What does it actually cost to job search alone?
30%
on the table
Companies pay more for new hires than to keep current employees. Staying put is leaving money behind.
$5k - $12k
lost income per month
Before health insurance, 401(k) match, and bonus eligibility. The gap on your resume grows every week.
$1000s
in starting salary
Every month delayed is income they never earn back. And the further from graduation, the harder to explain.
$97 to find out what is actually wrong.
Or another month of guessing.
Here's How It Works...
Step 1: You Book
Pay $97 and pick a time. Fill out a short form so I know your situation.
Step 2: I Review
Before our call, I review your LinkedIn so I'm ready with specific feedback.
Step 3: We Talk
30 minutes on Zoom. I tell you what's wrong and what it takes to fix it.
Book Your 30-Minute Recruiter Review - $97
MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO
Meet the Recruiter Who Switched Sides...
I spent years as an Executive Recruiter deciding who got the interview. Now I am on your side of the table.
Whether you're at the top of your career thinking about your next move, restarting after a layoff, or trying to launch your kid's career, I've sat across the table from someone in your exact situation.
That's what I bring to your Recruiter Review. Not generic career advice. The actual insider perspective of someone who did the hiring for years.
ILENE REIN
Executive Recruiter & Job Search Strategist
Don't Take My Word For It...
Senior Executive
Mid career professional
Senior Executive
early career professional
Mid career professional
Senior Executive
parent of recent graduate
recent graduate
recent graduate
Common Questions
Is this a sales pitch for your coaching?
No. The Recruiter Review is a diagnostic call. I'll tell you exactly what's wrong. If my program is the right fit to fix it, I'll let you know. If you don't need it, I'll tell you that too.
What happens after the call?
You'll have a clear diagnosis. If your situation calls for coaching support, I'll show you the path forward. Either way, you'll leave knowing exactly what's blocking you and what it takes to actually fix it.
What if I'm not ready for coaching?
That's normal. Most people book the Review because they want a clear picture of what's actually wrong before deciding on next steps. You'll get that picture. Then you decide.
Can I book this for my son or daughter?
Yes. Many of my clients are parents who book the Recruiter Review for a recent grad or family member who's stuck. The buyer doesn't have to be the person on the Zoom. Book it under your name, then your child joins the call.
Can I get a refund?
No refunds once the session is booked. But I've never had someone leave unhappy. If I can't help you, I'll tell you upfront.
How do I prepare?
Fill out the short form after you book. I'll review the LinkedIn profile before our call so I'm ready. You just show up.
Stop Guessing. Find Out What's Actually Wrong.
Whether you're sitting on a job you're not sure about, watching applications go nowhere, or trying to help your kid get unstuck, the answer comes in 30 minutes from someone who actually did the hiring.
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