Success Stories
Clients have gotten offers at:
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Amazon
Apple
DoorDash
Drift
Google
Handy
Meta
Splash That
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21st Century Fox
iheartmedia
Kobalt Music
Thrillist
Thrive Global
Time Out
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Assembly Global
Brandwatch
IPG
Omnicom
Redscout
The Halo Group
WPP Group
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Citco
Citi
GLG
JP Morgan Chase
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Bloomingdales
DVF - Diane von Furstenberg
Estee Lauder
Gucci
L'Oreal
Marc Jacobs
PepsiCo
Saks Fifth Avenue
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Howard Hughes
JLL - Jones Lang Lasalle
Macklowe Properties
Omni New York
Related
WeWork
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Eisner Amper
Marcum
Protiviti
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Grameen America
Lindblad Expeditions
Major Food Group
Roivant Sciences
Working with Caitlin has been such a positive experience. She’s a great listener and incredibly empathetic, which made it easy to share the challenges I was facing at work. Her advice was thoughtful and practical, helping me see things more clearly and approach situations with confidence. Her guidance during salary negotiations was especially helpful—I felt prepared and self-assured going into those conversations. She also helped me tackle some tricky discussions at work, offering strategies that really worked and made a noticeable difference. I’m truly grateful for her support and would recommend her to anyone looking for honest, practical, and compassionate career advice. - Shatha AbuHammad | Senior Scientist | Mass General | January 2025
I highly recommend Silver Lining Career Coach to anyone job searching, looking for a career change, or just looking for advice on how to succeed or advance in their current career. I found Caitlin when I was Google searching after experiencing a departmental layoff, and I was feeling very discouraged, unmotivated, and overwhelmed. Right off the bat, Caitlin quickly responded and was very professional, personable, and helpful. After my first session with Caitlin, I immediately felt more motivated and hopeful about finding a new job. Caitlin was able to help me narrow down what career path I wanted to follow and then specifically what I was looking for in a job, as well as highlight my strengths and transferable skills. She motivated me, helped me update my Resume and LinkedIn profile, and gave me helpful job-searching tips. Within less than two months of working with Caitlin, I received several interview requests and two job offers. With Caitlin's tips on interviewing and negotiating, I received a job offer from a highly rated company with a starting salary of 15% more than my previous job. Throughout this process, Caitlin was available to answer any questions and concerns and provide encouragement and confidence. Thanks to Caitlin, I am looking forward to starting my new job and am excited and hopeful about my career. I feel very lucky to have found someone like Caitlin who is trustworthy, knowledgeable, reliable, inspiring, and a pleasure to work with! — Elizabeth Cuff | Treasury @ Marsh McLennan | December 2024
A Game-Changer for My Career Transition. After 15 years in a shrinking industry and months of unsuccessful job searches, I decided to make a career shift. I interviewed several coaches, but Caitlin stood out—hands down. Her extensive, real-world experience as a well-connected tech recruiter who’s hired thousands for top companies was immediately apparent, giving her a level of insight others simply couldn’t match. Most coaches I spoke to seemed more tied to academia than industry, which affected their approach. Caitlin, however, was all about practical, results-driven strategies.
Our sessions were straightforward and friendly, full of actionable advice, and tailored to my needs. Caitlin quickly pinpointed the flaws in my job search strategy and worked with me to turn it around. Her methodical approach to getting noticed by hiring managers, mastering interviews, and keeping the momentum going was a game-changer. What once felt overwhelming became second nature, and I landed a role in my new field—exactly what I was hoping for.
What set Caitlin apart was the genuine partnership she offered. She’s not only highly skilled but approachable, transparent, and always ready to lend a hand (even outside scheduled meetings). I had full confidence in her advice, and every strategy she suggested worked as promised. It felt like I’d found the ultimate shortcut to success.
If you’re considering a career change, struggling to get noticed, or just need to refine your resume, networking, or interview skills, Caitlin is the coach you need. I owe my successful transition to her expertise, and she will always be a trusted ally in my professional journey.
Highly recommend—A+! — Michael Petrillo | Sales @ Klaviyo | November 2024
Caitlin helped me identify my career goals and go after them with confidence. Her experience in recruiting for tech was invaluable in helping me connect with target companies, create compelling applications, and prepare for interviews. Most importantly, she took time to understand my goals and provided helpful and practical guidance to best connect with employers. Throughout our time together, she was responsive, encouraging, and, overall, a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Caitlin at Silver Lining Career Coach.
— Jonathan | Product Manager @ Mass Mutual | November 2024
—Francisco Oller Garcia | Solutions Engineer @RevSureAI | September 2024
“Having worked with Caitlin at my previous company, I knew she was a top-notch recruiter on our Talent Acquisition team during the most explosive phase we'd ever seen. I'd been on the job hunt for a bit in 2022, coming off some interviews not feeling like I'd shown my best self and subsequently not advancing. I was determined to make this next wave of applications count in the new year and secure a new role. I called Caitlin to seek any guidance or tips to help me break through. She prepped me for my interviews through the lens of an interviewer. I ended up having the best, most confident interviews to date and got not one, but two offers concurrently. Once again, Caitlin guided me through the negotiating process, providing insight into how the employer would approach this final stage. I got an increase from the initial offer and a signing bonus too! If I hadn't been working with Caitlin, I would have undoubtedly accepted the first offer.
So grateful to have had the chance to work with her and seriously recommend Caitlin to anyone looking for their next opportunity or just someone wanting to reassess their path and growth internally. Thank you, Caitlin!!”— Marco Baran | Director, Finance Transformation at L’Oreal
I recently had the opportunity to work with Caitlin. Her unwavering support and expertise played a pivotal role in helping me find a job and ultimately secure an offer from a leading company in my field, FIS. From our very first session, I was impressed by her professionalism and genuine commitment to my success. She took the time to understand my career goals, strengths, and areas where I needed improvement. This personalized approach made me feel valued and ensured that our sessions were tailored to address my specific needs.
Caitlin provided insightful advice on crafting a compelling resume that highlighted my unique skills and experiences. Her keen eye for detail and understanding of what employers are looking for made a significant difference in how I presented myself on paper. In addition to refining my application materials, she offered invaluable guidance on optimizing my LinkedIn profile. She taught me how to leverage the platform to network effectively and showcase my professional brand. This not only increased my visibility to potential employers but also helped me connect with industry professionals.
Preparing for interviews was another area where Caitlin truly excelled. She conducted mock interviews with me, providing constructive feedback and helping me articulate my thoughts more clearly and confidently. Her tips on answering common interview questions, along with strategies for handling difficult questions, were instrumental in boosting my confidence and performance during actual interviews.
Throughout the job search process, Caitlin was always available for support and encouragement. Her positive attitude and belief in my abilities kept me motivated, even during challenging times. She helped me stay focused and resilient, reminding me that finding the right job takes time and persistence. I am immensely grateful for her support and highly recommend her services to anyone seeking to advance their career. With Caitlin by your side, you will undoubtedly be equipped with the tools and confidence needed to achieve your career goals. — Elnur Nurillayev | Finance @ Fidelity | June 2024
“Caitlin helped me through a critical moment in my career when I was switching roles. Her guidance was fundamental to give me confidence I was making the right decision - not by reinforcing my perspective but by showing me how to look at it from different angles.
For someone who had never had career coaching before, she made the whole process easy, fun, and engaging. Most importantly, Caitlin broadened my outlook to include life and family goals as integral components of a successful professional career. That was exactly what I was looking for but didn't know it.” — Renato Cazangi | Current Senior Software Engineer @ Waymo | Former Google Employee
“I had a really wonderful experience working with Caitlin. From the early sessions discovering career paths, to sending in applications and interview preparation, I always left my sessions with more clarity and confidence in achieving my goals. She takes the time to really understand her clients and their goals. Caitlin greatly improved my resume which helped me land more interviews. She also made herself available to me outside of our sessions if I needed her advice. She is extremely knowledgeable about the job search and I have her to thank for helping me secure a role I'm really excited about! She is also a very kind person, and despite a stressful job market, my time with her was always enjoyable. I can't recommend Caitlin enough!” — Gracie Zales | Operations Coordinator @ Guidepoint | July 2024
"If you are feeling stressed and losing direction in your job search, I recommend Caitlin. I approached Caitlin 3 months after searching for jobs by myself and started losing confidence and feeling highly stressed. Caitlin helped me better understand my inner self. I had never had this opportunity for such deep self-reflection before. Knowing what was consuming my energy and the reasons behind it was such a great relief, enabling me to find a balance between them. You must admit that a mindset shift is sometimes the key to many things. The strategy I learned under Caitlin's coaching was and will be life-changing for me.
The other greatest part of my coaching experience with Caitlin was gaining insights into what things were like from a recruiter’s perspective, which allowed me, as a candidate, to understand better why things worked in that particular way. If you want someone who genuinely cares about your success and supports you along the way, Caitlin is the person to go to." — Hui Zeng | Business Analyst @ Clearviction
I worked with Caitlin after I was laid off from my company after 3 years. She gave me guidance and let me lead our sessions based on what help I needed in my job search that week. She helped me update my resume, mock interview preparation, networking strategies, interview preparation, and compensation negotiation, but she also coached me in a more holistic sense. Making a pivot to a different industry is tough to navigate alone, and Caitlin gave me guidance and confidence that wouldn't have come to me otherwise and ultimately made me a standout candidate.
Above all, Caitlin inspired me to keep fighting and instilled confidence in me when I was feeling down. Even if you’re a professional with many great skills, everyone has some blinders, and it’s nice to have a constant resource to gut check your moves and steps when in the job hunt who is a professional, experienced sounding board. I will remember my learnings from her for years to come. I highly recommend her for coaching and mentoring! — Mary Fox, | Current Enterprise Account Executive @ Cloudflare | Former Zoom Employee
“Caitlin brings great energy, and I love how she instills belief in me at the end of each session. She also creates a safe space to grow. I felt well prepared going into my behavioral interview because we worked on how to structure my responses, and I felt really comfortable practicing role plays and making mistakes. Her feedback helped me go in with confidence. She is also prompt and reliable in following up, and she has a great network she is always willing to connect clients with.” — Bernice Lo | Account Executive @ Sparrow
“I have been working with Caitlin as my career coach since 2018. Over the last 5 years, she helped me navigate a tough decision to leave a job I held for 10 years, develop a new resume, negotiate my starting salary, and helped me advocate for promotions. When I began my job search, Caitlin provided excellent resume feedback and advice to highlight my strengths and experience in a way that attracted attention from recruiters and helped tailor my resume toward the type of positions I was aiming for. Caitlin coached me on my interviewing skills and prepared me to stand out during a rigorous interview process. Ultimately, I accepted a Supply Chain Management position at Apple and entered at a higher career band than many of my peers.
Caitlin’s knowledge of the recruiting business, interview prep, and salary negotiation tactics have been invaluable as I have grown and developed my career. Working with Caitlin has been a pleasure on a personal level as well. She is a fantastic listener and took the time to understand the nuisances of my technical career path and my career aspirations. Caitlin takes an open, optimistic, and collaborative approach during all of our discussions and has truly had a positive impact on my career. I highly recommend working with her as a career coach.” — Robert von der Esch | Strategic Design Engineer @ Apple
“I recently had the pleasure of working with the fantastic career coach Caitlin who helped me land an offer with JP Morgan Chase. Her guidance and support were invaluable throughout the job search process, and I credit much of my success to her coaching! One of the most helpful aspects of the coaching was the personalized interview strategy. Caitlin provided me with guidance on how to prepare and perform well in job interviews. She gave me great tips on how to answer behavioral-based questions and helped me feel more confident in telling my stories during the interview.
She also helped me negotiate my salary and benefits package once I received a job offer. She provided me with valuable insight into the negotiation process. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to secure a job offer with a salary and benefits package that exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Caitlin to anyone looking for comprehensive support in their job search. Caitlin provides a customized approach to career coaching that is truly impactful and empowering. I felt much more confident in preparing for my interviews, and her expertise throughout the job hunting process is unparalleled.” — Nina Liu | AVP, Strategy @ JP Morgan Chase
“Caitlin provided me with great resume feedback to improve the structure and better showcase my career progression as an engineer. She took the effort to make changes and demonstrate her vision for it which was super helpful. Furthermore, Caitlin tailored our coaching session to my exact needs. She was attentive to all my questions and I left feeling comfortable and capable to negotiate a job offer and advocate for my expectations.” — Moses Swai | Mechanical Engineer @ Apple
“If you are looking for top-tier career coaching and professional development, then there is no one I can recommend more than Caitlin. I benefited from being on her team at my last company, where she always made my work and career development a priority. Caitlin was an expert at curating a development plan that fit my needs perfectly - not just identifying milestones for my growth but also coaching me on what I needed to do to reach those milestones. By the time we were done, I was able to pursue my next career move with complete confidence.
Caitlin's feedback and guidance have been invaluable to me, and I’ll always be grateful for her authenticity, professionalism, and kind-hearted approach to coaching.” — Sean Murphy | Current Senior Recruiter @ Peace Corps | Former Senior Recruiter @ DoorDash
“I had the pleasure of working with Caitlin to negotiate my job offer, and I was impressed by her expertise and personalized approach. Caitlin is a very valuable career coach who provides tailored support and credible guidance.
Despite my request for a meeting on short notice, Caitlin quickly jumped in and helped me understand the terms of my job offer from the recruiter's perspective. Given my work experience, I found it challenging to negotiate for a stronger offer. However, Caitlin provided invaluable insights on how to navigate this complex process. She guided me to position myself professionally, and she built my confidence to have a successful conversation with my potential employer. With her help, I was able to secure a higher salary and a later start date. That was a tremendous outcome that I could not have achieved without her.
If you're looking to land your dream job on your terms, I highly recommend working with Caitlin. Her knowledge, expertise, and commitment make her an excellent partner in any job search. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, Caitlin's personalized approach will help you stand out from the competition and achieve your career goals.” — Jack Boselli | Analyst @ BD
"Caitlin has much industry experience and a deep understanding of the recruiting/hiring process. She was super helpful with tips, tricks, and pointers for everything from your sales pitch, resume, LinkedIn, and interviewing. I would definitely recommend her services to anyone in the job market right now. Everyone needs a little help, and Caitlin can provide it!" — Bryn Asher | Staff Technical Program Manager @ Cruise | Former Senior Technical Program Manager @ Google
