🔵 Senior Sprint
Turn senior-year panic into senior-year confidence.
In a market reshaped by AI and automation, career strategy is the advantage.The grads who know how to position themselves, tell a clear story, and execute smart outreach are the ones who land first.
March 9th 2026. Senior Sprint
Small Group Experience — Limited to 16 Seniors and Recent Grads navigating into creative industries for Live Feedback & Support
6 Live Session Launch Plan
Why wait until graduation to realize you’re behind? We’ve mapped out the sustainable path from "Student" to "Your first job."
Trusted by creatives from:
“Sam is the ad world's secret weapon, she’s like an ad world Yoda."
— Steve Fogel, ECD Highdive NY
I’ve seen the 90% of resumes and portfolios that get ignored. Let’s make sure yours isn't one of them."
As a former Advertising Recruiter, I’ve reviewed thousands of candidates. I know that talent is only half the battle. The other half? Strategy. I built this program to give you the insider insights to land your dream role.
YOUR 6 SESSION SPRINT CAREER MAP
MINDSET
Project you.
Mindset & Identity
We build your "Personal Creative Brief" and define your "Why You”, so you can stand out in a sea of generic candidates.
Purpose, values, strengths, energy, and story — so you stop second-guessing yourself.
ADVENTURE —
Project fieldwork.
Market Research & Tools
We optimize your Resume and LinkedIn for the recruiter's eye and map out exactly where you belong.
PATHFINDING —
Project launch.
Networking & Entry
We master the art of the interview, build your outreach CRM, and negotiate your first salary.
🔵 The Senior Sprint
For Seniors and recent grads looking to launch into a creative career. A high-intensity, 6 Week execution intensive.
Dates: March 9,16,23,30th & April 13, 20 (5:00pm - 6:15pm)
Weekly Strategy Sessions: Live, recruiter-led workshops (March–April) to critique your materials and refine your story
Avoiding The Networking Cringe: How to shift growing your network from transactional to the “documentary method”.
The Execution Roadmap: A tactical checklist designed to get your Resume and LinkedIn ready quickly
The "Hidden Market" Blueprint: Learn the exact scripts and outreach strategies I used as a recruiter. Learn the strategies I used to find people and grow your network.
Interview & Negotiation Lab: Focused practice, Zoom presence, and how to confidently handle salary discussions.
Private Access: A dedicated, Senior-only community real-time support, and graduation-season accountability.
Recruiter-in-Residence: Direct access to my "recruiter brain" to help you navigate ghosting, follow-ups, and final-round decisions.
Guest Mentor Sessions (Learn from industry professionals)
Rachel Walsh Recruiter @ Electronic Arts, ex-Apple, Google & BBDO New York who will share her insider knowledge with you.
What happens after the Sprint?
🟡The Bridge: Your Strategic Safety Net
One Program. Ongoing Support.
After completing Senior Sprint, you’re eligible to join our alumni-only mentorship circle.
For $50/month, The Bridge is where we stay in the work together offering live troubleshooting, insider access, and community support as you navigate the in-between.
This is the year-round space for students and grads who have the foundation and are actively executing.
Inside The Bridge:
Monthly Mentorship Circle
60-minute live group coaching to troubleshoot your active search in real time, interviews, outreach, strategy pivots.Monthly Recruiter Lens Guest Series
Live Q&As with Creative Directors, recruiters, and strategists sharing what they’re actually looking for right now.Application & Outreach Feedback
Real-time support on what’s working, what’s not, and how to adjust based on market response.Peer Network
A curated circle of ambitious creatives sharing feedback, and momentum.The “Until You Land” Community
The search doesn’t end when a 6-week program does. The Bridge stays open year-round (including summer) so you’re supported until you sign your offer and beyond.
🟩 2026 – Founding Cohort
$599 (Class of 2026 Paid in Full)
For the inaugural cohort, tuition is offered at a one-time founding rate.
Why the Founding Rate?
The first cohort is a true partnership. You will help shape and refine the live experience. In exchange for thoughtful participation and feedback, founding members receive the lowest tuition this program will offer.
👉 Seats are intentionally limited to 16 to keep feedback and the experience direct and personalized.
🟦 Standard Tuition
$1,199 (Future Cohorts)
The Senior Sprint is a structured, recruiter-informed, 6-session Pathfinding program designed to help creative seniors enter the job market with an active network, clarity, positioning, and momentum.
This is not generic career advice. It’s a guided execution sprint built from 20 years inside the hiring process with top agencies.
Future cohorts will enroll at the standard tuition of $1,199.
March 9th Kickoff | Only [16] Founding Seats Remaining
Looking for a more bespoke experience? If you prefer to move through the MAP framework on your own timeline with 1:1 attention on your specific goals and narrative, Private Coaching is available. We can fast-track the foundation and focus exclusively on your unique goals.
For the Class of 2026, the calendar is the one thing we can’t negotiate. Most professional programs offer "next season," but graduation only happens once. By the time the next cohort opens, this 90-day window will have closed. The Founding Cohort is the only time this recruiter-led strategy will align perfectly with your transition into the industry. Don't wait for the "scramble" in June—let’s start the sprint in March
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“If you work in advertising and aren’t talking to Sam, you’re missing out. She’s not just an incredible recruiter, she’s more like an ad world Yoda. Over the years, Sam has helped me land gigs, but more than that, she’s been a sounding board, a trusted advisor, a source of sharp insight, and someone I’ve leaned on for honest advice when I’ve needed it most. She just gets it—the industry, the people, the nuance. Whether you’re job hunting, navigating a tricky professional moment, or just need a smart take on something, Sam is your career’s secret weapon.” Steve Fogel Group Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy
Steve Fogel Group Executive Creative Director at Ogilvy
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"Sam and I met back when I was recruiting for an agency and she was an external headhunter. I instantly connected with her because she was genuine, a great listener, had great taste and always supplied candidates that were a great fit. Sam was never trying to "make the placement", she was genuinely interested in the needs of the agency and also the career trajectory of the candidate. That was her sweet spot and what makes her so good at her job - truly helping the candidate figure out what their best career move is and then helping them land it. Sam is incredibly connected and has excellent judgment in helping people determine their superpower and position their skills to land their dream job. I trust Sam's taste, advice and heart.” implicitly."
Amy Starkman Global Talent Operations Director at Wieden + Kennedy
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"For going on 20 years, Sam has helped me gain clarity, navigate big decisions, and shape the direction of my career. If you're looking for some of the same, I've got three words for you: go see Sam." Jon Wagner ECD TBWA/Chiat-Day
Jon Wagner ECD TBWA/Chiat-Day
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"I love Sam because I trust Sam. She has always picked up the phone when I call, and she always tells me the truth but in a way that we both end up laughing together. At every pivotal moment, transition, move, promotion in my career I've had Sam in my ear, brain and heart.”
Tim Roan - Former Chief Creative Officer, McGarrah Jessee
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“Sam found my book in the most unorthodox of ways. She recognized potential and talent in me as a junior creative coming from a smaller shop with not a ton of produced work that really felt representative of my capabilities as a creative copywriter. Not only did Sam help me land two job offers in a tough industry to break into, but she became my go-to when I needed career advice over the years. Though it wasn't her official job at the time, Sam was a personal career coach to me as I received other offers and worked out how to navigate the advertising industry as a whole. Unlike many recruiters I'd worked with, I never felt that Sam's advice was self-serving. She nudged me in the direction that she knew would be best for me, not the one that would land her a bigger bonus check. We'd all be lucky to have someone looking out for us as much as Sam looks out for her creatives.” Hallie Cain Associate Creative Director / Copy at BBDO New York
Hallie Cain Associate Creative Director / Copy at BBDO New York
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"Sam tactfully identified areas of improvement to help optimize my job search and increase visibility. I was told I was not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the transition from education to work.” ."
Jillian — Ithaca College
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"Sam is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and kind. Her expertise is beyond helpful in navigating the world of creative careers (and even that sounds like an understatement!) Anybody would be lucky to learn from her and acquire skills that are valuable not just for recent grads but for life". Emily Powers ‘24 Parsons
Emily —Parsons
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"Working with Sam has been an incredible experience throughout my job search journey! Her support, advice, and genuine interest in my career aspirations made all the difference. Sam's ability to understand my strengths and match them with the right opportunities was invaluable. They not only provided guidance every step of the way but also instilled confidence in me during the process."
Bella — Sarah Lawrence
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"Your Career Compass was an excellent tool in organizing my thoughts and vision for my future. Through weekly calls with Sam, I was able to not only get a clear vision of my big career goals- but also got a step closer each time with calculated action. Her guidance kept me focused and accountable, even when I felt overwhelmed. I absolutely feel more confident in navigating my career path! "
Jake —Syracuse University
The Tools You Need to Accelerate Your Job Search.
FAQ’s
"Is this only for Seniors?" (Yes! We start Spring of senior)
"How much time does it take?" (Each Session is 75 Minutes. Designed to fit around classes and college life).
"What kind of majors do you support?" We support all creative and creative adjacent roles looking to work in a creative industry).
Why a Founding Cohort rate?**
This is the first live run of the program. Founding members receive the lowest tuition ever in exchange for participating and sharing feedback about their journey.
**Will tuition increase in the future?**
Yes — as the program grows with demonstrated outcomes, future cohorts will enroll at higher tuition.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
The Lesson Vault: (46 mini lesson) Lifetime access to the recruiter-informed video library.
Weekly Live Workshops: 75 minutes of "Recruiter Real Talk" and live coaching.
The STAR Brag Sheet: A documented bank of your biggest wins.
The Salary Script: The exact words to use to get paid what you're worth.
The 90-Day Success Map: Your blueprint for the first three months on the job.