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Cornell alum here. I joined Peaked a while ago and they got me interview at Tesla, Apple, and an offer at American Express.
These are companies that, frankly, I had trouble getting interviews for in the past. Peaked works because they're honestly really good at outreach, so you circumvent all the 500+ people who apply through the application portal. The whole process took around 6 months, so I was a bit of a "longer search"
I actually found out about Kareem through a mutual friend. We crossed paths briefly in SF. When I was ready to job search, I asked around to make sure he was legit, and the people I trusted vouched for him. And I'm glad they did.
I was coached directly by Kareem, and honestly, he changed my outlook on recruiting and outreach. The guy is razor sharp. He's Ex-McKinsey, super deep in sales/marketing and just relentless about helping you get results. He's one of those people who's always "ON". He replies fast, offers honest feedback, and actually gives insightful advice, not generic fluff.
I'd recommend Peaked to anyone who doesn't have the time or energy to mass-apply.
They sent out over 1,000 apps for me and I was getting 1-2 interviews a week consistently, minus the Winter Holidays. It was nice to just feel taken care of and have momentum while I focused on prep for the interviews and side-projects.”
“30+ interviews, a resume glow-up, and a 150K offer
I'm a software engineer and Peaked made my search genuinely fast. I had 30+ interviews and landed an offer around $150K, quicker than I expected going in.
The biggest thing for me was the resume. The change was huge. I sounded kind of silly before, honestly, and now it sounds so, so good. I'm going to use this version for every job I ever apply to from here on out, lol.
Between the resume overhaul and the volume of interviews they generated, the whole thing just moved. If you're in tech and want momentum in your search, I'd recommend them.”
“Partnered with them and interviewed with opportunities at Meta, Oracle, Yahoo, and many, many firms.
I was highly satisfied with their services and referred a friend. They even offered a payment plan for support. Thanks team!”
“Got an offer in a sales role at a startup by using their help - I got personally coached by Kareem (the founder) - he's probably one of the smartest people in the space (I've met multiple people in this space).
I also consulted for them (AFTER using them not before lol) and saw how the product works in the background - it's a lot more tech and a lot more systems than I realized - also think it was cool to see where I stood in comparison to others - a ton of people had offers from low 6 to mid 6 figures and beyond.
One thing I've told Kareem and people at Peaked is it still took a lot of time, in my case several months, to get a job. That's a long wait time.”
“My total comp went from $271K to $460K, and I wouldn't have even applied to this if Peaked wasn’t involved.
This role change is a career defining move for me and MULTIPLE people I know are already congratulating me - the news travelled fast.
I signed up because I was completely maxed out at work and couldn't dedicate the time a real job search requires. Peaked handled all the applications and outreach while I kept going at my current role. That was the most valuable part for me.
The biggest area for improvement if I had to be picky is they didn’t really seem to understand my industry / sector that well - there’s specific language you need to understand - the team seemed to not get it. But the technology worked and the team itself was responsive and did everything they could.
And of course it worked out great in the end!”
“Impressive software, cut months off my search
I want to thank the Peaked team for their help in landing me this role, and I say that as someone with 25 years of experience across a wide assortment of technical roles. The way they ingest and tweak resumes is really impressive. I'm very confident I would have searched at least another two or three months if I hadn't retained their services.
Once we hit the new year, I was getting three or four interviews a week, and they were quality opportunities.
I also want to thank Kareem for the group meetings and advice on structuring interviews. That was genuinely helpful and really improved my confidence going into the interviews.
I'd recommend Peaked without hesitation.”
“I wanted to delegate my search - they took it up a notch
I was already putting in the work myselff, customizing resumes, figuring out the right person to reach out to at each company. But it was incredibly time-consuming, and it took multiple touchpoints just to get in front of someone.
I'd landed a couple of interviews on my own, but I kept second-guessing my approach. Should I be going through head hunters, or some other route? When I researched Peaked, it was clear they'd take everything I was already doing, customized outreach, contacting the specific companies I wanted, and do it better and at scale. It was a no-brainer; I wanted to take things up a notch.
And they delivered. They found the right contacts everywhere, even at the companies where I couldn't track anyone down myself. On top of that, they coached me on how to interview well.
I don't have the time to do all of this on my own. I wanted to delegate it, and they did it great.”
“Got accepted into Peaked, ran a selective search, and recently started a role in global compliance at a great company.
Initially spoke to James, who enrolled me and signed me up :)
(Interestingly enough, I had interviews everywhere from the University of Memphis to tech giants like Amazon - their search algorithm is cool.)”
“Kareem Abukhadra emailed me, I spoke to James Critelli, and then I finally pulled the trigger and signed up.
8 months later, I'm an AI engineer at a super cool startup.
It was (and still is) a very, very hard market, but Peaked vets the best and works with the best - if you get emailed, there's a reason!”
“There are many things I liked about my experience with peaked but notably want to hit on something I haven't seen anyone else hit - job seekers never know how to sell themselves and speak about experience gaps - this is one of 50 things peaked solved for me!”
“Helped me pivot from founder to an AI/ML leadership role
After building my own AI company, I decided I wanted to move into the corporate world, and Peaked helped me make that transition. It was far from a quick process, my search ran several months, but they stayed in it with me the entire way.
In the end I landed a leadership role in AI/ML.”
“I came to Peaked as someone fairly senior, and honestly, the value was obvious right away. Spending hours applying online isn't a good use of time at that level, and I wish a service like this had existed years ago. What really stood out was the speed. When a role opened up, Peaked had already applied within a day or two, before the flood of applications hit. That timing matters more than people realize.
I'd also say the sheer volume helped me get good at interviewing. I hadn't interviewed in 15 years, so getting reps in across different roles meant I walked into my final interviews having basically heard every question before.
On the downside, I repeatedly asked that they not apply me to software engineering roles, since I'm not an engineer even though I lead engineering teams. That kept happening anyway, likely a filtering overlap issue, and it's the kind of thing that can hurt you with companies that are strict about role-matching. I also think they were too cautious early on, sticking to one persona for 6 to 8 months before opening things up. For someone without a job already, that hesitation costs time.
Ended up with four offers, two through Peaked, and went from $245K base to $375K total comp. Would recommend, especially for senior folks who don't have time to job search themselves.”
“Working with Peaked made all the difference. Their services were top-notch, their supoport truly outstanding and their tools are a real asset in this tough job market. I felt confident, better equipped and they absolutely helped me land a job. Thank you Peaked.
Looking forward to resuming my search with you later this winter!
Thank you!”
“Landed my dream role at my target salary, and they had my back when things went sideways
After well over a year of unemployment, I came to Peaked feeling like I'd exhausted my options. I'm so glad I did. Their team processed over 500 applications on my behalf and helped me secure my dream role at a great company, right at my target salary range of $150,000 - $180,000. It was exactly the kind of position I'd been holding out for, and I was utterly grateful and relieved to finally have a start date locked in.
What stood out from the very beginning was how honest and realistic they were. Before I signed up, they walked me through what to actually expect in terms of timelines, and my offer landed right in line with what they told me. That says a lot about how straight they are with you.
But the part that really earned my trust came later. Not long into the role, the company went through layoffs and I was let go through no fault of my own. Peaked honored a refund for me well after the point they were contractually required to. They didn't have to do that. By the letter of the contract they could have said no, but they chose to go above and beyond to do right by me when I was in a tough spot. That kind of integrity is rare.
The placement fee is significant, but the team genuinely earned it, and then some. If you've been searching a long time and feel stuck, these are the people I'd recommend.”
“Landed an executive role in one of the worst markets I've seen
I came to Peaked searching for a senior role in what has honestly been one of the most brutal job markets in recent memory, and they delivered. They helped me land an executive-level position. In this environment, that still feels surreal.
It was not a quick or easy process, and I want to be honest about that. It took a high volume of interviews to get there, but that is exactly the point: their system kept the pipeline full and the momentum going.
The fact that they got me to an exec offer, at that level of compensation, with those constraints, in this market, says everything. I've already referred a number of friends to them, which is the highest compliment I can give. If you're serious about a senior search and willing to put in the work, I can't recommend them enough.”
