Pounding Pavement 101

Mary

Marketing Director

"I had been on the job hunt for, like, 8 or 9 months after finishing a graduate degree and just not making progress, starting to get really stuck and lost. And Pounding Pavement 101 was like a breath of fresh air. This was something I can do that I know will help me. It felt good to have something that I knew I could do that would make a difference, since what I had been doing was not making a difference. And now I look back and can know exactly why I didn't get calls and what I was doing wrong.

Jessie

New Graduate - Mechanical Engineer

The search for employment can be stressful and tedious, but Ilene helps to simplify the process and build your confidence throughout it all. I was able to tackle my job interview with confidence that I didn’t have before. Together, we prepared for so many situations that I was able to focus on highlighting my experiences rather than worrying about my nerves. Ilene is committed to helping you succeed every step of the way. If you are going through the process of finding a job, contact Ilene, and she will make sure you are taken care of.

Richard

Chief Technology Officer

Ilene is fantastic! Her knowledge and experience were invaluable in guiding me through the negotiations for an unexpected opportunity. She not only knows what to look for, but also was able to offer expertise on how to approach the discussion so that everyone ends up winning. Thank you Ilene!

Xiaohan

New Graduate - Software Engineer

Ilene is truly amazing at helping people to better understand the job market. She could help you greatly on the entire process of a job hunt, from the beginning to the end. Ilene is so kind and passionate about where you will be heading next. :)

John

Network Security Engineering

Working with Ilene at Pounding Pavement 101 was such an eye opening for my career. 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 phones calls. Ilene also helped me prepared for interviews which went very well. If you are struggling to find a good paying job, I highly recommend anyone to have a sit down with Ilene because she helped me in so many ways I did not think was possible.

Liang

College Student

Ilene was a great help to me during my job search as an undergraduate student looking for internships. With her expert help, I learned how to present the best version of myself with steadfast confidence. 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.

Gabrielle

Accessories Designer

Working with Ilene Rein of Pounding Pavement 101 was not only a pleasure, but it was also an awakening experience. As a recent graduate, I had a goal of gaining myself an entry-level job or internship in the fashion industry. Ilene changed my outlook on how to achieve this goal from my initial mindset of “something will come to me” to “I need to bang on every door I can find until I get where I want to be. I cannot thank Ilene enough for all of her help and guidance through this journey.

Angela

VP Sales

I was looking for something new and looking for a different career. I just had not had luck, doing it on my own. So I knew I needed help. I really do feel like the Pounding Pavement 101 program really made a difference for me. I had four resume writers and had spent thousands of dollars with no results. But that's just really the wrong way and the wrong approach. And obviously it wasn't working. I can't say enough good things about Ilene and Pounding Pavement 101, it helped me get the job. There's no doubt about it.

Michael

New Graduate - Mechanical Engineer

I was a bit unsure about this program at first, but I have been running in circles with the job search and interviewing process for so long. From day one of this program, Ilene provided me with the advice and guidance that I needed to write a phenomenal resume, clean up my LinkedIn profile, say the right things in an interview and search for jobs. Within weeks, I was able to not only land an interview but also the job I always wanted.

David

Social Media Content Creator

If you are struggling with your job search, ILENE IS THE BEST!

I was applying to jobs left and right for almost a year with no activity, and within a couple weeks of working with Ilene, I was getting interviews, and I ultimately landed my dream job! Ilene is extremely personable and cares so much about her clients. She will put you on the right track and won't quit until you are hired. Working with her will be the best decision you'll ever make!

Alison

Parent

This is an amazing service. Ilene definitely helped my daughter organize, both on paper and online, her accomplishments and strategy for finding a job. She encouraged and pushed in ways that tend to be more effective than parental guidance. My daughter has a good job and is completely off the family payroll, in her own apt, paying loans, insurance, cell and all.

Sharon

Report Analyst

I was offered outplacement services when I was laid off. They did their job, I suppose. Nothing I was doing on my own was working. It was nothing like what Pounding Pavement 101 offers. It was like night and day. My resume now really shows who I am and what I can do. Everything I was told by Ilene was actually how it played out. It was just amazing how it happened... boom, boom, boom. Listen to Ilene… She’s good!

Laura

Account Manager

While networking I was referred to Ilene Rein. I had no intention of hiring a career advisor, but I was so impressed with her that I signed up on the spot! She helped me understand how recruiters think, update my resume, and be prepared for interview questions. I started applying for roles on September 23rd, and on November 10th I accepted a job offer – less than 7 weeks later! This is more impressive when you consider I was looking for a job in another area of the country and I was trying to return to a field I hadn’t worked in for a while. These two factors had previously limited my success in finding a position, but with Ilene’s help I was finally able to break thru! I highly recommend Ilene Rein & Pounding Pavement 101 to anyone looking for a new role or career move.

Joey

New Graduate - Software Engineer

I highly recommend Ilene's program if your having trouble finding a job. I had been looking for a job for almost a year. I had but given up hope until I was referred to Ilene. Her program is very well thought out and she will help you and push you through every step of the way. Her job search strategy was completely different from mine and thats why it works. She told me I would find a job in a month. A month later, I found a job as a iOS developer!"

Dominick

Mechanical Engineer

Being an Engineer, one of the things that you can almost always guarantee is that we will always undersell ourselves because that's just sales is not generally what we do. And really job hunting is nothing more a sales job where you're selling yourself. So having someone else to help me, especially with resume and just general prep things makes a huge difference because it is not what I am typically good at.

Unique

Program Manager

From the moment we met, I knew I was in good hands.

After a year and a half of searching on my own, within four months, here I am — landed my dream job.

The job search can feel lonely and frustrating, but having the right person in your corner makes all the difference.

Shannon

VP Communications

Even if you're confident and have been out there looking for a job for a while, or moved through many jobs in your career, there are things you don't know—there just are.

Having an expert like Ilene Rein to rely on, to bounce things off of, not just the program but meeting one-on-one, makes all the difference.

Take the time and work with an expert, because you won’t be sorry.

Patricia

Parent & School Guidance Counselor

"Ilene is a ninja, yoda, a saint. Ilene has cracked through that shell of our son's stubbornness by demonstrating that what she offers clearly works. Ilene has a keen eye and an acute sense of trends in job seeking and hiring practices. She is also really good at identifying a client's strengths, weaknesses and developing a plan to meet his or her unique needs. Ilene is also a great motivator, a one-woman cheerleading team. Highly recommend!