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The Lab by Wander to Win · Waitlist open

Your job search, with a recruiter in your corner.

You've sent 100 applications. You've had 3 interviews. You're still searching. The Lab pairs a former corporate recruiter's insider view with a small community of job seekers who get it. Doors open soon to a founding group.

Free to join. The first 25 members get founding perks and a locked-in price.

Sound familiar?

You've rewritten your CV so many times you don't know which version is the good one.
You apply at midnight and check your inbox at 7am. Nothing.
You made it to the final round. Then: "We went with another candidate." No reason why.
You've stopped opening LinkedIn because everyone else is announcing new roles.
Friends say "something will come up". Your savings account disagrees.
You're starting to wonder if the problem is you.

The truth

It's not you.

Here's what I know from 7+ years on the hiring side: a lot of rejections have nothing to do with you. The role closed internally. The budget moved. The hiring manager changed their mind. You just can't see any of it from where you're standing.

The Lab shows you the other side of the table.

Ele, former corporate recruiter

The difference

Searching alone vs. searching in The Lab

Searching alone compared with searching in The Lab
Searching aloneIn The Lab
Guessing what recruiters wantHearing it from one
Rewriting your CV on your ownGetting honest notes from people who've read thousands
Processing a bad interview aloneDebriefing it with people who get it
Wondering if it's just youSeeing everyone hit the same walls, and get past them
Losing momentum week after weekWeekly check-ins that keep you moving

The Lab is where that stops.

What's inside

Your people, your progress

  • Weekly accountability threads

    Say what you're working on this week, then come back and say how it went.

  • Frameworks and resources

    Clear, recruiter-tested guides for CVs, applications, interviews and negotiation.

  • Real feedback on your work

    Share your CV, your outreach or your interview answers and get honest, kind notes back.

  • People searching right now

    A group going through the same thing, at the same time, cheering you on.

  • Monthly calls with Ele

    Bring your questions to a recruiter who has sat on the other side of the table.

  • Room to connect

    Opportunities to find an accountability partner, form small groups and grow your network with people who get it.

How it works

Get in before the doors open

  1. Step 1

    Join the waitlist

    It's free and takes 20 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Get first access

    You'll hear before anyone else when the founding group opens.

  3. Step 3

    Claim a founding spot

    The first 25 members get the best price and the most perks.

  4. Step 4

    Try it free for 7 days

    Stay if it's right for you. Leave if it isn't.

Founding waves

The earlier you join, the more you get

Best value

Founding 25

$27/month

Locked in for as long as you stay.

Everything in The Lab, plus:

  • Founding member badge and your name on the founding wall
  • Founding-only kickoff call
  • A say in which resources get built first
  • After month 1: a 1:1 CV review
  • After month 2: a 30-minute strategy call with Ele
  • After month 3: bring a friend free for a month

In return, I ask founding members for honest feedback and a short review.

Next 25

$37/month

For members 26 to 50. Locked in for as long as you stay.

Everything in The Lab, plus:

  • Early member badge
  • A say in which resources get built first
  • After month 1: a 1:1 CV review
  • After month 2: a LinkedIn profile review
  • After month 3: bring a friend free for a month

In return, I ask early members for honest feedback and a short review.

Everyone after

$47/month

The standard price from member 51.

  • Weekly accountability threads
  • Frameworks and resources
  • Real feedback on your work
  • People searching right now
  • Monthly calls with Ele
  • Room to connect with accountability partners and small groups
  • After month 3: bring a friend free for a month

Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial. Waitlist members hear first, so they get first pick of the founding spots.

Join the waitlist

Kind words

What people say about working with Ele

I accepted an offer for a Director role at Comcast with full benefits.
Coaching clientDirectorStrategy and negotiation
I have a final-round interview tomorrow, and I honestly don't think I would have gotten here without your guidance.
Coaching clientResume audit
I received an offer the same week I sent the CV.
Gisette R.Media production professionalResume refresh
I truly believe her strategic guidance made the difference in landing this role.
Liz O.Senior UX Design ResearcherInterview prep
From struggling to get initial responses to landing a job offer, the coaching was super helpful and insightful.
Jazzi B.Program ManagerResume and LinkedIn refresh
I showed up with more confidence and direction, and… I got the job the next day.
Andrea R.Lab technician, beauty industryWorkshop
I sent it along with my resume and landed a meeting with the hiring manager right away.
Milan P.GTM Account ExecutiveWorkshop
Not long after updating my resume, I was able to land a new role.
Brandon PerezDesk Side Technician IIResume refresh
In just a short amount of time, she was able to give me some tangible steps and immediate things to do.
Sukhy BhogalStrategic and Commercial Finance LeaderStrategy call
I finally feel like my story is being told the right way.
XioTelecom professionalResume refresh
I feel way more confident than I did before. I am ready to leave the public sector for good.
Josh R.Program ManagerResume and LinkedIn refresh
She's a cheerleader, she helps you find your north star, she's in your corner.
Angela O.UX Research leaderStrategy call
She knows what she is talking about and is also really sensitive about what you need to move forward confidently.
Dubem U.Architect and urban designer1:1 strategy sprint
Just do it. Ele is a pro! You're in good hands!
Keshawna B.Operations specialist1:1 strategy sprint
You really helped me figure out where I needed to step up and what to showcase, and how.
Ashly D.Business and data analystResume and LinkedIn refresh
I walked away with more clarity than I've had in a long time.
Workshop attendeeWorkshop
Definitely feel more confident in sending out the resume.
Joseph G.Senior UX ResearcherResume and LinkedIn refresh
Working with you has been deeply grounding… the discovery process reminded me of my strength and resilience.
Angela O.UX Research leaderResume refresh
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Ele Owens, smiling, in a white embroidered blouse

Meet your host

Hi, I'm Ele

I spent 7+ years on the hiring side, recruiting across the US, EMEA and APAC, and once made 100+ hires in a single year as a solo recruiter. I've read the CVs, sat in the debriefs and seen what makes someone a yes.

Now I'm sharing what recruiters don't usually say out loud, and building the support system I wish every job seeker had.

ELE · FOUNDER, WANDER TO WIN

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Waitlist

Save your spot

Every month you search alone costs more than time. It costs confidence, momentum, and the version of you that interviews well.

FAQ

Good to know

Who is The Lab for?

Anyone looking for a job, at any level and in any industry. Whether it's your first role or your next big move, you're welcome.

How much will it cost?

It depends on when you join. The founding 25 pay $27 a month and the next 25 pay $37 a month, both locked in for as long as they stay. After that, it's $47 a month. Every plan starts with a 7-day free trial.

When do the perks unlock?

Some start on day one. The 1:1 perks unlock as you go: your CV review after your first month and, for founding members, a 30-minute strategy call after your second. Everyone can bring a friend free for a month once they've been in for three months.

Is the waitlist free?

Yes. Joining the waitlist costs nothing and doesn't commit you to anything.

Where does The Lab happen?

On Skool, which works in your browser and on the Skool app.

When does it open?

Soon. Waitlist members hear first.

Stop searching on your own. Your people are here.

Join the waitlist