About / Mattie

Hi, I'm Mattie. Networking changed my life.

Every major opportunity I've had came through people. Not because I knew everyone. Because I knew someone who knew someone. A 2nd connection.

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The story

Why I'm building 2nd Connections.

Over the last six years, I've helped professionals land jobs, earn promotions, and navigate career transitions. One lesson has come up again and again:

Information is everywhere. Access is not.

AI can help you write a resume, prepare for an interview, or learn a new skill. But it can't replace trust. It can't introduce you to a coach, advocate for you behind closed doors, refer you for a role, or build your reputation over time. People do that.

That's why we're building 2nd Connections.

A community of coaches, leaders, and professionals who believe careers grow through people, not just content. Through real conversations, real coaching, and meaningful introductions that create opportunities.

Placed talent

70+ Companies

We've coached and placed SEs, AEs, and leaders at more than 70+ companies like:

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Salesforce
Figma
Shopify
Slack
Databricks
Rippling
ServiceNow
Brex
Intuit
Workday
Palo Alto Networks
Palantir
Amplitude
Postman
Vanta
UiPath
Zscaler
Akamai
ZoomInfo
Ramp
AuditBoard
Elastic
Grafana
In their words

What people say.

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TLDR: Secured a new position as Sales Engineer II @Huntress !!! Been holding this one close to the chest for a while now. . . Like most other individuals facing layoffs, I experienced a period of feeling lost in what were next steps and facing real uncertainty in the future of my career. It took some time, even leveraging the help of a rockstar team of career coaches, but I am happy to announce that I have accepted an offer and just finished my first week at Huntress. I need to take a moment to call out Mattie Stremic for being my champion during my job search process, she has such a phenomenal program for assisting SEs and AEs actively seeking roles. The program truly helps you effectively strategize your job search journey and it personally helped me regain confidence in myself as an SE. To add some closing remarks, for any of my colleagues facing layoffs currently and facing the fear that is encompassed in that experience, don't stop pushing forward. Don't stop learning and working on career development initiatives. Stay persistent in your search and utilize your network! Utilize your network! That "right fit" will come and if its not at month 5 it will be at month 9 or beyond, just believe in the process and the "right" time.
Matthew Z.
Sr. Sales Engineer · Huntress
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I joined because I had strong experience, but I wanted to be more strategic in how I positioned it for my next move. After taking a sabbatical, I wanted to be intentional with my search and make sure I was telling my career story in a way that aligned with the roles I was pursuing. Mattie was great to work with. She was personable, professional, and helped guide me through what could have been a very stressful process. The program helped me turn a broad, cross-functional background into a clear and compelling career narrative. The positioning work, resume support, and interview prep helped me sharpen how I communicated my experience and made me feel much more prepared throughout the process. The outcome was everything I could have asked for. Within two months of actively applying and interviewing, I landed a role I was genuinely excited about with a career path that aligned with what I wanted next. I would recommend it, especially if your background is broad, nonlinear, or you have been out of the interview process for a while. The program helps you communicate your value clearly, prepare with intention, and show up with confidence.
Cori F.
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I have had the WONDERFUL opportunity to work with Mattie in the past as well as for my current role. Obviously looking for a new job and preparing to apply can be quite cumbersome. Mattie truly makes the process so seamless and easy to navigate. I ended up getting my new role with a 35k increase from my previous role! Mattie is the best the teammate and cheerleader I could imagine. I think she has more than 24 hours in her day because she is truly always helping someone or available with advice and help. I will always recommend Mattie. 5 stars & 10/10 recommend!
Jessica T.
Sales Engineer · HiBob
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