Why hire an interview coach?
Because everyone needs a coach.
Everyone.
"The one thing people are never good at is seeing themselves as others see them"...that's what I'll help you do.
I've been a coach at Impact Interview since the beginning of 2015. I've coached clients in all areas and industries who are competing for highly competitive, 6-figure jobs in tech, banking, medicine, finance, government, and more. And I've coached at all levels—from students looking for a summer internship all the way up to VPs. Everyone has something to be gained by a seeing the world from the keenly focused perspective of a neutral coach.
Interview specialties:
- Product Manager Interviews
- Design questions (e.g. "Design an app for Disneyland.")
- Strategy questions (e.g. "What challenges is [company] likely to face in the next 5 years?)
- Analytic/Estimation questions (e.g. "Estimate the size of the market for dog food in the United States.")
- Case Questions (for roles like Management Consultants, e.g. "How would you advise a company moving into a new market?")
- Behavioral Interview Questions (e.g. "Tell me about a time you demonstrated leadership.")
- Traditional Interview Questions (e.g. "What's your biggest strength/weakness?")
- Telling stories - I can help you craft and hone custom stories about your past that highlight your best qualities. Telling good stories is critical!
My clients have received job offers from dozens of companies, including:
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Uber
- Apple
- Boeing
I can help you with:
- Rambling
- Feeling insecure
- Repeating yourself
- Not being assertive
- Clearly communicating your qualifications and opinions.
- Sounding authoritative
What my clients have said about me:
“Andrew was great and had very specific advice for me. He was extremely attentive to my answers and often had good feedback about all parts of my responses. It’s been extremely helpful during practice to have this feedback in the back of my head. I believe it has improved my interview skills greatly. He was great. Even reminded me when I needed to schedule my interview prep meetings. The experience was just wonderful.”
“I had a great session with Andrew. He gave me very structured and focused feedback on areas I wanted to discuss. He was great to talk to and went through all problems systematically.”
“Andrew, I just came back from the final interview with [a top bank] last night, and I would like to share the good news with you. I want to thank you for the two lessons we had as the company extended me the offer right on the spot. Your suggestions have really helped me to strengthen my interview skills and boost up my confidence.”
“I want to thank Andrew – he was great. Very bright and insightful.”
FAQs:
Q: What is the coaching like? How does it work?
Coaching is generally done in two meetings of 90 minutes each (Basic package). There are 3 steps:
- We meet*, I assess your target job, skills, and experience. Then, we jump into a mock interview where I'll ask you several questions specifically designed to mimic a real interview.
- I give you live feedback, we talk about ways to improve your performance, and we do a second round.
- After the session I send you notes, specific preparation advice, and we plan for our for second session.
*Sessions are generally done over Google Hangout (you get the recording to help you prep), but in-person coaching is available in the Seattle area.
Q: What do I get out of it?
During each session, you'll receive detailed, spontaneous feedback from me about your performance, phrasing, body language, and word choice. After every session, you will get:
- Comprehensive notes on all the questions/answers covered in the mock interviews.
- Link to a recording of the session (observing yourself in action is no fun, but super effective).
- Specific, targeted homework assignment.
- My proprietary "cheat sheet" full of tips for answering common types of interview questions.
Q: What does it cost?
- Student coaching package ($200) - Resume review, traditional and behavioral questions, 2+ hours of coaching
- Includes cheat sheet in advance for prep, plus pre-session resume and cover letter(s) review, followed by one 90 minute session and a follow-up call.
- Additional hours are $125 each.
- Basic coaching package ($275) - Traditional and behavioral questions, 3+ hours of coaching.
- Includes two 90-minute meetings plus a follow-up call.
- Additional hours are $125 each.
- Advanced coaching package ($550) - For product manager/marketing/consultant (etc.) interviews, 4+ hours of coaching.
- Includes prep materials, two 90+ minute sessions of case questions plus typical behavioral questions, and a follow-up call.
- Additional hours of behavioral or traditional coaching are $125 each, or $150 each for case questions.
Q: It's kind of expensive. Do you have any sort of guarantee?
If you aren't happy, you don't pay. It's that simple. I can't guarantee that you'll get the job (that's up to you!), but I absolutely guarantee that the sessions are useful and worth the investment. If you're interviewing for a job that pays $100,000, then $275 is just a quarter of a percent of your annual salary. If my coaching helps you get the job or negotiate a better offer, it's money well-spent.
Plus, coaching won't just be useful in an interview—it's an investment in your communication skills in general. After the sessions you'll be more confident about selling yourself and your ideas, something that'll happen nearly every day of your life. Said Ben Franklin: "If a man empties his purse into his head no one can take it away from him. An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest."
Q: Do you offer any sort of finder's fee if I refer you clients?
Yes. I'll pay $25 per referral if you refer a friend or coworker who purchases a coaching package.
Q: Do you do any other sort of coaching besides interview coaching, like general career counseling?
Yes. Contact me for more details and for custom arrangements.
Ready to make the jump? Contact me for a FREE 15-minute consultation. If you don't think we're a good match, there's no obligation, and you'll get free advice on your answer to the interview question of your choice.
Have special needs or want a unique arrangement? Contact me to discuss additional options.