Jennifer Hillard
Senior University Recruiting Manager
Software Engineering
Executive Leadership
Big Tech (FAANG+)
Startup & Early Stage
High-Growth Scale-ups
Hiring & Interview Panels
Communication & Executive Presence
Negotiation & Influence
About
Talent Acquisition leader with 15+ years building university recruiting and early career programs at Apple, Adobe, Chime, and others. 2025 URx Students’ Choice Award recipient with a proven track record of designing high-impact talent pipelines, leading and developing recruiting teams, and embedding DEI priorities into scalable early-career strategies.
Available Services
Resume Building & Review Get your resume built or reviewed by professionals who've screened hundreds of candidates at top companies. Optimize for ATS, highlight impact, and walk away with a resume that gets callbacks.
LinkedIn Profile Optimization Optimize your LinkedIn headline, summary, experience, and skills to rank in recruiter searches. Build a profile that attracts inbound opportunities from top companies.
Portfolio & GitHub Review Get your personal portfolio, GitHub repos, or side projects reviewed. Learn what hiring managers actually look at and how to present your work to stand out.
Job Search Strategy Build a structured plan for your job search - which companies to target, when to apply, how to handle timelines across multiple interview pipelines, and how to maximize your chances.
Referral & Networking Strategy Learn how to build genuine connections, request referrals without being awkward, and leverage your network to get interviews at companies that rarely post on job boards.
Offer Evaluation & Comparison Compare multiple offers across base, equity, bonuses, benefits, and career trajectory. Understand how RSU vesting, refreshers, and leveling differ across top companies to make the best decision.
Performance Review Preparation Prepare for your upcoming performance review cycle. Learn to write strong self-assessments, quantify impact, collect peer feedback strategically, and handle calibration conversations.
Career Roadmap Planning Map out your 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year career plan. Identify skill gaps, align your growth direction, and make intentional choices about specialization vs. generalization.
Skills Gap Analysis Identify exactly what skills, experiences, and knowledge you're missing for your target role or level. Get a prioritized learning plan with concrete resources and milestones.
Building Visibility & Executive Presence Learn how to make your work visible to leadership, build influence beyond your team, communicate in senior forums, and develop the executive presence needed for Staff+ and Director+ roles.
Toxic Workplace Navigation Dealing with a difficult manager, office politics, or a toxic culture? Get practical strategies to protect yourself, document issues, and decide when and how to move on.
Workplace Conflict Resolution Navigate disagreements with colleagues, cross-team friction, or difficult stakeholder relationships. Learn frameworks to resolve conflicts professionally without damaging your reputation.
Burnout & Stress Management Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected from your work? Talk to experienced professionals who have navigated burnout and come out stronger - get actionable strategies, not just sympathy.
Work-Life Balance Struggling to set boundaries between work and life? Get advice on managing energy, setting realistic expectations, and building sustainable habits from people who have figured it out at demanding companies.
Layoff Recovery & Next Steps Recently laid off? Get immediate clarity on severance negotiation, unemployment benefits, and how to pivot fast - from professionals who have both managed and survived layoffs at top companies.
Experience
University Recruiting Program Manager
Apple
Nov 2011 — Aug 2013
MBA Recruiting Program Manager
Adobe
Sep 2010 — Oct 2011