Land a job you love without wasting your time
- Stop wasting your time submitting applications that go nowhere
- Get seen by the people who actually make hiring decisions
- Uncover hidden opportunities through networking that feels natural
Never feel stuck in your job search again.
Meet your coach
Coaching from someone who built the very hiring systems you’re up against
Hi, I’m Rachael.
I’ve spent my entire career helping people through big transitions, first as a social worker and then as a tech recruiter in the SF Bay Area. Now I draw on that experience to fully support you through your job search.
Why work with me?
- 10 years building hiring systems in techI’ve partnered with founders and hiring managers and trained interviewers, so I know how hiring decisions get made.
- Psychology and social work backgroundI’ve spent 20+ years studying what makes people tick, so I coach the whole person behind the job search.
- Professional networker and community builderAuthentic relationships are the real job search hack, and I’ve spent my entire career building them.
- Creative strategistFrom building a ski slope in the desert to moving across the country in an RV, I love problems with no playbook.
- A real human who caresI’m selective about who I coach. If we work together, I’ll be your biggest cheerleader and support you in any way I can.
What clients say
“Her exercises turned my overwhelming feelings of fear and stuckness into clear, actionable steps. She can help you move forward with clarity and confidence.”
ErinSenior Front-End Engineer“The first time I talked to Rachael, I was desperate for a job, for any paycheck that I could find. Rachael helped me find so much more than a bank statement. She helped me find my life’s purpose.”
CharlesSoftware Developer turned Teacher“I’ve worked with career coaches before, and they often left me feeling underwhelmed. Rachael exceeded my expectations in every way. I never once felt like a ‘client’ on a checklist.”
ElenaMarketing Operations and Program ManagementThe problem
Applying online is a numbers game you’re not likely to win
- Sending out application after application and hearing nothing back
- Hours lost to recruiter calls and job boards
- No feedback, so you start to wonder if the problem is you
- A creeping fear that you’ll have to settle
- Worried you could lose everything you’ve worked so hard for
Sound familiar?
The problem is your strategy.
What actually works
The real advantage is building real relationships with people inside your target companies who advocate for you. Here’s what the data says:
- Internal advocates70%+of professionals get hired at a company where they have a personal connection.LinkedIn
- Networking with purpose54%of U.S. workers say they’ve landed a job through a personal or professional connection.MyPerfectResume survey of 1,000 workers, 2025
- The hidden job market~50%of hires don’t come from public job applications. They’re sourced, referred, or hired another way.Ashby, 250K hires, 2021–2025
- Referrals and warm intros40%of referred candidates get an interview, versus about 3% of cold applicants. Yet only 1% of applications are referrals.Ashby, 38M+ applications, 2021–2024
Sources: LinkedIn · MyPerfectResume, Networking Nation Report (2025) · Ashby, inbound hires · Ashby, referrals
You don’t have to do this alone
You can have a hiring expert in your back pocket
Everyone says you have to network to find a job, but most people don’t know what that actually means. I’ll show you exactly what to do, then introduce you to people who can help you get your foot in the door.
- 1
Build your network
Learn who to reach out to, what to say, and how to build real relationships at the companies you want to work for.
- 2
Turn conversations into opportunities
Discover how to turn a conversation into an opportunity, often before a role is ever posted.
- 3
Get introduced
I’ll personally connect you with people in my network at your target companies, so you won’t be stuck doing cold outreach on your own.
A strong foundation comes first
Hired By Design: Foundations Program
We’ll work together 1:1 to optimize every foundational piece of your job search: your direction, your story, your profile, your network, and your interviews.
The foundation
Gain clear direction, real confidence, and a strategy built around you.
Get noticed
Stand out with a polished profile, a compelling story, and actionable feedback.
Build momentum
Take focused action and build a network of advocates at your target companies.
The result
Land a job you love and never get stuck spinning your wheels again.
More ways to work together
Already have a strong foundation?
My Accelerator program is designed to help you land faster.
Planning a career transition?
We’ll map out your next move and how to make it.
Ready for the next step in your career?
I’ll coach you through the leap with a plan you believe in.
We’ll find your best fit on your Career Clarity Call.
Book a FREE 1:1 Career Clarity CallWho this is for
Tech professionals at every level from ICs to the C-suite
Engineering, product, design, data, marketing, sales, operations, and every team in between.
Most people don’t realize how impressive their work is.
It feels normal to you, so it never comes across the way it should. I help you see it, own it, and tell your story in a way that makes hiring managers say, “I need this person on my team!”
Here’s where most of my clients are when we first start working together:
Bouncing back from a layoff
You’ve been searching for a month or more with little traction and you’re ready for a better strategy.
Haven’t searched in years
You were at one company for a long time, and the rules changed while you were busy doing great work.
Stalling in interviews
You’re getting first rounds but not offers, and nobody will tell you why.
Ready for what’s next
You want your next move to be intentional and aligned with the life you actually want.
Results
What changes with the right support
Mike · Senior Software Engineer
Hired in 8 weeks
Laid off after 14+ years at one company, he’d spent nearly a year searching alone.
- BeforeAfter
- Unsure how to position himselfClear positioning
- A LinkedIn profile recruiters weren’t findingDiscovered on LinkedIn
- 2 hours agonizing over one messageCoffee chats at target companies
Robert · Risk & Fraud Analyst
A job he’s excited about
Laid off from the job that brought him to the US on a work visa, he’d sent 156 applications and heard nothing back.
- BeforeAfter
- Worried about what he couldn’t controlClear, controllable priorities
- 156 applications, nothing backFocused on what moves the needle
- Ready to give up and drive a cabThe right-fit opportunity
Karen · Senior IT Project Manager
Hired without a full interview loop
After 20+ years in her field, she’d been out of work for 6 months.
- BeforeAfter
- Worried ageism was blocking herRecognized her strengths again
- Lost in a modern job searchA role that was never publicly posted
- Stuck behind gatekeepersBypassed most of the interview process
Kyle · Technical Project Manager
Landed at a top target company
After 6+ months without a single first-round interview, the search had stalled.
- BeforeAfter
- “My brain was turning to mush”A fast-growing network
- A story that felt roboticA story that engages
- Stalled at the first roundReal conversations with decision-makers
Real client wins
Messages from real clients
What you get
Everything you need to get hired, with me in your corner
1:1 and group coaching
- FREE career clarity call and deep dive consultation
- Private 1:1 coaching sessions
- Direct support between sessions
- Weekly group coaching
- Interview prep and feedback sessions
- Résumé and LinkedIn profile optimization
- Direct intros to people at your target companies
- Offer strategy session
- Your own Notion workspace with tools and resources
How it works
- 1
Book a FREE Career Clarity Call
In 15 minutes, tell me what’s going on with your search. I’ll be honest about whether I can help, and if I can’t, I’ll point you in the right direction.
- 2
Go deeper on a consultation
If it’s a fit, we dig into what’s keeping you stuck and map out a plan to get you where you want to be.
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Schedule your kickoff session
Once you enroll, you’ll book our kickoff session right away and get your first assignment, so we hit the ground running.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What happens on the Career Clarity Call?
It’s a FREE 15-minute conversation. I’ll ask about your search: where you are, what you’ve tried, and what feels like it’s missing. If it sounds like I can help, we’ll book a deep dive consultation to talk about how. If not, I’ll tell you, and share what I’d do in your shoes.
I already paid someone to fix my résumé. Isn’t that enough?
A strong résumé helps, but it’s only one piece. Most hiring happens through people, so we work on your whole search: your story, your LinkedIn profile, your network, your interviews, and your offer.
Who is this for?
Tech professionals at every level, from individual contributors to the C-suite, across every department. If you’re in a related field or moving into tech, book a call and we’ll see if it’s a fit.
How much time will it take?
Plan for a weekly 1:1 session, an optional weekly group session, bi-weekly interview practice, and focused action between calls. I can work as fast as you can, and what you get out of it matches the energy you bring.
How much does the program cost?
We’ll go over the investment on your consultation, once we both know the program is the right fit for your situation.
What happens after the program?
We’ll look at where you are and decide together what support you need next.
Take the first step
Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making real progress?
Pick a time on my calendar that works for you.
Questions first? Reach out.
rachael@meantformore.coach