Helping students move closer to opportunity. It’s what we do.

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  • Get hired faster with clarity, confidence, and a proven strategy that works.

    Open to students of all majors, this one-on-one, five-session Job Search Accelerator is a high-impact career readiness and job search program designed to close the gap between academic preparation and employer expectations.

    • Get clear on strengths, interests, and early‑career direction

    • Learn how to present yourself with confidence and stand out to employers

    • Build the communication skills hiring managers look for

    • Strengthen resumes, LinkedIn, and overall professional presence

    • Learn how to strategically leverage, and grow, your personal and professional networks

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  • Meet the professionals who hire early‑career talent. Build relationships with the professionals who make hiring decisions.

    • Get face‑to‑face access to teams that students would never reach through online applications

    • Learn directly from hiring managers what they look for in early‑career candidates

    • Grow a professional network that creates future opportunities

    • Intentionally small groups - be seen, supported, and remembered

    • Walk away with connections, insight, and confidence that move the job search forward

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  • Get direct access to the people who hire early‑career talent. Participate in regularly scheduled sessions with hiring managers, recruiters, and professionals who make real hiring decisions.

    • Learn exactly what employers value in early‑career candidates

    • Ask real questions and get honest, practical insight you can use immediately

    • Build confidence by hearing directly from the people students want to work for

    • Grow a professional network that creates future opportunities

    • Understand how to show up as a strong, memorable candidate in any process

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  • Work one-on-one with a professional who understands how hiring decisions are actually made, and how early-career candidates can stand out.

    In this single, focused session, you will:

    • Get focused support on the exact challenge or decision that matters most right now

    • Leave with clear, actionable next steps that make progress feel immediate and doable

    • Build confidence by understanding how to navigate your situation with purpose and direction

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Ed Frankel is a seasoned HR executive and founder with a career built on helping people grow, get hired, and thrive. He led HR, talent, and people strategy across major global networks at Omnicom and WPP, giving him a firsthand understanding of what employers look for and how hiring decisions are made. His leadership shaped high‑performing teams, strengthened company cultures, and guided thousands of candidates through career transitions.

Throughout his career, Ed has coached students, early‑career professionals, and senior leaders on how to tell their story, build confidence, and stand out in competitive markets. He brings a rare combination of strategic insight, practical experience, and genuine care for helping people succeed.

Ed is someone people turn to when they want honest guidance, practical direction, and a clear path toward career success.