Testimonials

"After I found an awesome job posting at a top bay area company I spent hours preparing for my on-site interview. My background is a little different than most of SeattleInterviewCoach.com's other clients. I have my BFA in Textiles and I've been an Interior Designer for the past five years. I decided to make the move over to online advertising six months ago. When the job came up my husband suggested I contact Lewis at SeattleInterviewCoach.com. My husband hired Lewis last year, and it really helped him land several offers from top bay area companies! I can't recommend them enough. Even with short notice I was able to line up an hour phone conversation with Tim. Tim walked me through several great interview questions. My on-site interview went so well the VP wrote the recruiter the next morning saying "CALL ALANA TODAY WITH AN OFFER!" It felt so good hearing that because I knew it was my call with Tim that really helped me. Thanks so much!"

- Alana V

- Rehan I

- Daralynn O

"I found out about Seatle Interview Coach while searching the Internet for interview tips. I decided to give Lewis a call, and give this a try. I am sooo glad I did that! I started with just one session and ended up doing another with Jon. Both sessions were extremely useful. During each session, Jon gave me a mock interview (and it was definitely like a real interview) and constructive feedback on my performance. The sessions increased my confidence a lot and also made me aware of my weaknesses.

All in all, I would definitely recommend at least one or two sessions to anyone preparing for an interview. You will be glad you did that! Thanks a lot Lewis and Jon!"

- Sacha P

- Mable W

"I had two training sessions with Tim and I found them extremely helpful to position my experiences in the most attractive, compelling way. We all have our own blind spots in terms of how we perceive our own strengths and weaknesses when trying to tailor our career stories to a particular job description, but Tim provided very candid and constructive feedback on how I should organize my answers, highlight quantifiable achievements, conduct extra research, etc. He definitely helped put myself in the right frame of mindset. I also appreciate his flexibility to work around my schedule on the last minute notice. Thanks again, Tim!

- Jadyn W

"I GOT THE JOB!!!!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOO!! :) Formal offer is coming tomorrow, but they called me first thing this morning to let me know the team voted unanimously for me as a candidate and they would like to move forward with a reference check!

Thank you, thank you, thank you! They said my preparation for the interview really shined through and made me stand out amongst the other two (very strong) candidates. I'm on cloud nine and don't even know where to begin to say thank you Lewis! YAY!"

- Adara F

- Egan L

"Lewis, thank you so much for our conversation this morning. The information you provided was extremely valuable to my job search, and, it was great to be able to speak candidly with a hiring professional and obtain objective feedback.

I've been busy this morning, taking your coaching to heart and reworking my interview responses using the framework you provided.

I really appreciate your assistance, and have already recommended you to a friend of mine who is also beginning a job search."

- Halle S

- Roger C

I thought I could benefit from some guidance on how to prepare for the interviews – what questions would be asked, what the interviewers would be looking for – as well as feedback on my various stories and presentation style. I was finding it difficult to evaluate my own answers to the story-based questions and thus was looking for some knowledgeable outside perspective. The coaching was enormously helpful in two ways: first, working with Tim allowed me to be confident that – if I prepared as he suggested – I would be well versed in the story-based questions and answers that were likely to comprise the lion’s share of my interview. Tim provided a structured way to explore a variety of my past experiences and understand those experiences in light of the skills or qualities that they demonstrated. Secondly, Tim provided a couple very helpful tips about preparing for other aspects of the interview – including identifying some good sources for industry research on the product whose team I’d be joining.

Overall, it was helpful to have someone to check in with semi-regularly in anticipation of the interviews. He was a great partner: friendly, supportive, and candid."

- Lori S

"I GOT THE JOB! Lewis, thank you for your efforts in coaching me! I know it was last minute. But it was extremely helpful for my interview. I felt much more confident and things just seemed to flow better than I expected during the interview. Anyway, many thanks, and I will keep you as a reference for future interviews!"

- Aiden L

"Lewis helped me present my best self in the interviews. His feedback brought about immediate improvement, and I thought I was already very good. Thank you so much for helping me get a Senior Product Manager job."

- Jude N

"Lewis helped me prepare for an interview for a Sr. Product Planner role.  It had been a while since I interviewed and I knew I was rusty.  His coaching and feedback increased my confidence and made me feel prepared for the types of questions I would be getting.  His style is patient and professional.  I ended up getting the job!  I would definitely recommend Lewis especially in this economy where the competition for jobs is tough."

- Susan V

"Lewis knows exactly what HR managers look for in my resume and cover letter. He was an excellent tutor for my consulting case interviews, and I received two offers from well-known strategy consulting firms. Lewis also gave me valuable tips on negotiating my compensation package. Thanks to his advice, a top consulting firm raised their initial offer by over 50%."

- Paul N

"I am interviewing for a position in Microsoft. Lewis tailored his coaching to my situation and provided a practical framework on how to tackle common interview questions. Overall, a great coach, and I definitely have learned something that I can use and reuse in the future."

- Chase W

"I was offered the position this afternoon. I don't think I could have pulled it off without your help. Thank you very, very much. I will definitely be recommending you to others in the future."

- Sam S

"Lewis encouraged me to discuss my compensation package with the prospective employer further. He has a very objective perspective and great insights into the dynamics. He helped me achieve a win-win situation."

- Mimi C

"I highly recommend contacting Lewis for a consultation and to sign up for his services. His suggestions helped me re-align my focus and delivery so that I feel in control of my interviews once again. We need more services like his to be mandatory with unemployment benefits, in my opinion."

- Geoff T

"You boosted my confidence by making me feel that I did well, while also giving me lots of information on how I could either improve each of my answers or approach the answer in a different manner. Your feedback was invaluable."

- Erin C

"I spoke with Lewis the day before my first set of Google interviews.
I can't overstate how helpful he was in focusing me and sharpening my
answers to common interview questions.  From the high-level "how to
position an issue," down to the very tactical phrasing of my personal
statement, Lewis added terrific insights."

- Anonymous

"Before I landed my current position, I had been on several interviews but never got the call back that I had secured the job. However, I did walk away with a list of things that I could have done better. I felt that if I had several more years to interview for that perfect job, I would have enough time to perfect my interviewing skills. But, unfortunately I did not have the luxury of time; I needed a job sooner rather than later. Since I did not have the time, I decided to maximize the effectiveness of my interviewing skills by working with an interview coach. That was one of the best decisions I could have made. I became aware of just how valuable my skills and experience were and how to sell them. I also became more adept at answering the hard questions and most importantly I became more confident. I believe working with Lewis with Seattle Interview Coach was a strong factor in my securing my current job." - Tanya F

"I want to thank you for all the prep help. Having the time to focus on my presentation and practicing giving answers helped quite a bit."

- Rob W

"Thank you Lewis. I am better prepared for my next interview. Well worth the investment."

- Tammy F

"On Monday I received an offer for a great job, and happily accepted it. It is exactly the type of role I was hoping to get at exactly the type of company I wanted to be with. After 4 rounds of interviews I was thrilled to get the news yesterday.

With a tough job marketplace, I knew that I would need to present the best form of myself at every interview. Working with a coach would allow me to receive critical feedback about how I present myself, how I demonstrate my experience, and how I can get that coveted job. With Seattle Interview Coach, I saw an opportunity to receive professional, seasoned advice to achieve results. The Seattle Interview Coach package is affordable, and more importantly, customizable so that I get exactly what need from this experience."

- Jason B

"I began following Lewis Lin on Twitter about a month ago and his comments and links were always relevant and informative. As I had some approaching interviews, I decided to sign up for a session to practice and shake the dust off my interviewing skills. I am very glad I did. Lewis quickly identified my weak points and demonstrated how I could improve both my message and delivery. I had read the lists of common interview questions but they are no substitute for a "live" interview environment. Lewis' advice was not merely based on the mock-interview but was tailored to my resume, current situation and job target. I will be returning for additional sessions and highly recommend Lewis to anyone looking to improve how they market themselves during the interview process."

- Diego N

"I had a couple of interviews and was not chosen for the job.  I realized I needed to re-evaluate my answers to the interview questions. After working with Lewis, the interview coach, I learned techniques to better structure answers to questions and also my presence in an interview."

- Robyn T

"Thanks again for all your help and taking time off to coach me. The coaching was great and I really learned a lot from your feedback."

- Peter P

"I just graduated from college, on honors, and landed a job! It is a Fortune 500 company and on the Nasdaq 100. I will be working on an inside sales team. Thanks again for all your help."

- Scott R

"What I loved about working with Lewis is that he knows how to listen to your experiences and turn them into stories that are powerful answers in interviews. I could tell after my first conversation with Lewis that he was very experienced and knew what he was doing. Lewis is also a great guy, he spent a lot of time answering my questions and returning emails even when we were not having formal sessions. I would strongly recommend Lewis!"

- John R

"Thanks a lot for your help yesterday preparing me for my interview.  Your points and especially your advice about things I should think about in advance really helped me to feel confident and perform well during my interviews today. I don't think I could have done as well without it, and I really appreciate how you scheduled the session with me on such short notice."

- Sean L

"Thank you for being so generous with your time last night. Before last
night, I lived in dread of the "what's your weakness?" question. And
that was apparently...quite apparent. You gave us such great ideas for this; I am
already brainstorming some success stories I can use. I feel much more optimistic about improving my interview skills, and I really appreciate your taking the time to teach us. Thank you again."

- Regina H

"It has been a few years since my last interview, so I really wanted to sharpen up my skills; Seattle Interview Coach seemed like an ideal way to do it. I was pleasantly surprised at how responsive they were; even though my interview was only a few days away, they were able to find time to setup an appointment for me.

It is really valuable to get detailed feedback from a person who has extensive interviewing experience. I really can't think of another opportunity to get this kind of feedback. Sometimes you can get a comment or two from a company after you've interviewed with them, but it's rare to get any detailed feedback. With Seattle Interview Coach, I was able to get very valuable feedback based on a mock interview and have many questions answered. I really appreciate the service - it's well worth the investment! After our session, I'm actually looking forward to the interview and I feel very confident!"

- Evan L

"Tim really helped me with my resume and interview stories that
highlighted my experience with software.  I was looking to switch
industries and how to be an appealing candidate for Microsoft."

- Saul B

"Lewis, thanks a lot for your help. I'm really glad I did this rather than going in cold. You've given me lots of helpful tips to finish preparing over the next few days."

- Natalie G

"I received an offer from Microsoft! Thank you very much for your help Tim. I really appreciate it!

I want to thank you for all the help that you had provided me during
this past week. Your preparation was extremely helpful, and I am
certain I interviewed well because of the preparation that you had
provided me."

- Ming T

"Interview coaching is valuable for everyone. We weren't naturally born as good interviewers. My coach (Lewis) pointed out my interview strengths and areas of improvement. It helped me focus and be more efficient during my interview practice."

- Valentina H

"I finally got the 2nd interview request today! I definitely thank both of you and Josh. I will introduce your service when my Japanese friends have job interview with American company."

- Mayumi Y