Rachel Walsh - Advertising & Marketing Recruiter EA, Ex Apple, Google, BBDO

About

With more than 15 years of recruiting creative, marketing, and advertising talent—across agencies and brands such as BBDO, Apple, Google, and Electronic Arts—I've seen a lot of resumes, portfolios, interviews, and hiring decisions. I know what gets people noticed (and what gets them passed over). I can share honest advice, practical tips, and an insider perspective—whether you're exploring what's next or just looking for someone to bounce ideas off of.

Interests

Music, Films, TV, Memoir, U.S. History, Swimming, Vintage Cars

Can Help With

Portfolio Reviews, Career Development, Breaking into the industry, Career pivots, Salary conversations, Interview preparation, Resume & Portfolio, Personal branding, Advertising Agencies, In-house Creative, Entertainment, Tech, Hiring

Best Person to Talk to About

Resume and Portfolio Review
Understanding how recruiters actually hire
Navigating Applicant Tracking Systems and applications
Making your next career move
Brand-side vs. agency-side careers
Understanding today's hiring market

Best Fit For

Mid and Seniors

Fun Fact

I'd probably crush a very niche game show where contestants identify songs from random phrases.

Background

Rachel grew up in Florida, then moved to New York City for college and never looked back. She studied vocal music performance. As a young child, she wanted to be a painter — and still might become one someday, maybe at 75.