When you expect your degree to automatically lead to a job, you get disappointed.
And when you’re disappointed, you start doubting your abilities.
And when you start doubting your abilities, you apply to anything and everything just to feel productive.
And when you apply to anything and everything, you end up lost in a database with thousands of other applicants.
And when you’re lost in a database, no one actually sees you.
And when no one sees you, you start thinking you chose the wrong degree.
But when you think you chose the wrong degree, you miss the truth.


And the truth is this: 


You don’t need the “perfect job” for your major; you need curiosity, real skills, and access.


Because when you follow your curiosity, you learn skills that open doors.
And when you build skills, you create value.
And when you create value, you start meeting people who can open doors to jobs that never get posted.
And when you access the hidden job market, everything changes.

And when all of this feels overwhelming, confusing, or like too much to figure out alone, you surround yourself with those who can walk you through the process, show you the hidden market, give you the secrets to accessing it, hold you accountable, lift you, inspire you, and help you conduct a focused search so you can start somewhere, build skills, leverage them to build a career. 


Welcome to Job Search Made Simple, where you stop dying in databases and start building a life, a network, and a career that works for you.


Welcome!

“My background gives me a front-row seat to both sides of the hiring table, and I see the giant pothole that waits for our kids when they aren’t prepared with the tools they need to survive in an ever-changing, multigenerational workforce. With so many recent graduates sitting with a diploma and no clear understanding of how to turn it into a career, I give parents of teens the same advice about career readiness that I give to the founders of startups: 


“It’s easier to build strong from the foundation than to fix later when bad habits have been cemented.” 

-Jennifer Star 

Executive-level recruiter, educator, entrepreneur, and mom on a mission.

J.STAR METHOD™️

    MARKETING EXPERIENCE

    Who We Are

    Our Methodology

    What We Offer

    " Jennifer is a superstar in recruiting and is deeply committed to the well-being of her clients, especially in her new role helping to create valuable career experiences for interns and recent graduates. Her vision is to expose new workplace entrants to hands-on, real-life businesses where they can learn what really happens in the workin

    " Jennifer is a superstar in recruiting and is deeply committed to the well-being of her clients, especially in her new role helping to create valuable career experiences for interns and recent graduates. Her vision is to expose new workplace entrants to hands-on, real-life businesses where they can learn what really happens in the working world, complementing what they've been taught theoretically in school. The last two she engaged to work with our fashion company Burkaycouture.com made excellent contributions and helped us prepare social media campaigns that saw immediate results. Jennifer's instincts are terrific, and she operates with the utmost integrity and compassion to truly make a difference in people's lives. "


    -Ron B-Founder, Advertising, Art, Fashion

    https://www.burkaycouture.com/

    What We Offer

    Our Methodology

    What We Offer

    An 8-week, hands-on program 

    where students 

    create real marketing campaigns 

    for local entrepreneurs, 

    or for their own business ideas.

    Every student will walk away with 

    real-world marketing experience, 

    a network of professional peers,

    a completed resume 

    and a LinkedIn profile. 


    This is not theory; 

    It’s the kind of experience that helps 

    student

    An 8-week, hands-on program 

    where students 

    create real marketing campaigns 

    for local entrepreneurs, 

    or for their own business ideas.

    Every student will walk away with 

    real-world marketing experience, 

    a network of professional peers,

    a completed resume 

    and a LinkedIn profile. 


    This is not theory; 

    It’s the kind of experience that helps 

    students stand out in 

    job interviews, 

    internships, 

    and college applications.

    Our Methodology

    Our Methodology

    Our Methodology

     "Jennifer is an incredibly insightful and generous mentor who has played a pivotal role in shaping my early professional journey. As a recruiter with deep industry knowledge, Jennifer went above and beyond to help me secure an internship this summer. From guiding me through the interview process to reviewing and improving my resume, she 

     "Jennifer is an incredibly insightful and generous mentor who has played a pivotal role in shaping my early professional journey. As a recruiter with deep industry knowledge, Jennifer went above and beyond to help me secure an internship this summer. From guiding me through the interview process to reviewing and improving my resume, she offered practical advice and genuine encouragement every step of the way. Her feedback was always clear, constructive, and rooted in a real understanding of what employers are looking for. Thanks to her support, I entered the internship confident and prepared. Beyond her professional expertise, Jennifer is someone who leads with integrity, empathy, and a true desire to see others succeed. Her guidance has been invaluable, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had her in my corner. I wholeheartedly recommend Jennifer for any role or opportunity where mentorship, strategic thinking, and people-first leadership are valued. She is a rare combination of professional excellence and personal warmth. "


    -Leila B-Recent College Graduate 

     linkedin.com/in/leila-bloom 

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    The secret to a successful career? The answer is in the word. It begins with care.

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