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You only get ONE first impression. I partner with you to make it the best one possible.
As a highly caffeinated tech interview coach, I help Silicon Valley’s top talent land jobs they LOVE. Want to see what’s possible? Keep scrolling.
Once you’re ready to get started, schedule a consultation to see if my interview coaches services are your next best step.
Let me tell you a bit about the clients I serve…
And, a few of the places my clients have landed jobs…
Kyle and I have known each other for many years and he still pushes me to get creative and to think outside of the box. He provides honest feedback and has coached me all throughout my job hunt process. I landed a job at a Fortune 500 company, where I leaned on Kyle for his expertise, guidance, and support. He helped build my confidence and prepared me for top interviews.
I would HIGHLY recommend Kyle to anyone who needs additional support through mentoring, coaching, or simply someone trying to figure out their next career steps.”
–KRISTINA CABALLERO
My clients achieve what they never imagined was possible…
- An Event Planner rebranded herself as a subject matter expert in program management, recreated her elevator pitch and interview stories, and landed a role as a Technical Program Manager.
- A Senior Account Manager updated her elevator pitch, polished her interview stories, and negotiated a $40,000+ salary increase as a Head of Customer Success with a hyper-growth tech startup.
- A PMO Director tackled imposter syndrome, interviewed externally for the first time since receiving his MBA more than 20 years ago, and landed a $60,000+ salary increase with a Fortune 200 tech company.
- A Vice President of People bolstered her executive presence, developed a high-impact 30-60-90 day presentation for the founder and board of directors, and landed a role with a Series B startup as their first Chief People Officer.
While your results will vary, know they will be anything but ordinary. That’s my promise.
Kyle is very professional and absolutely pleasant to work with.
As a non-native English speaker, Kyle helped me polish my resume and prepare the job interview. I got my job offer after two sessions with Kyle. He is also very responsive and makes sure that I have every question answered. I would recommend Kyle to anyone who’s so close to their dream job.”
—ELLIE CHANG
Here are the results you can expect from my interview coaching…
You are here because you want to improve your interview skills. You want to make the best first impression possible. You want to find a job you LOVE.
As an interview coach specializing in high tech and Silicon Valley, I harness the power of coaching to help you rethink, reimagine, and recreate your career stories.
I will teach you the proven interview methods that have landed my clients jobs at nearly every Fortune 500 company you can name.
The results? Caffeinated stores. Increased confidence. Interview jitters eliminated. More job offers.
Kyle provided career advice and coaching throughout my most recent career transition and interview process which resulted in my landing a job more in alignment for my skillset and long-term career goals. Kyle was readily available throughout the 3 week long process.
He provided tools and timely, critical, feedback which enabled me to leverage my position throughout the interview process and negotiation which ultimately resulted in my success.”
–BRANDON SAPSARA
My coaching philosophy and approach…
- While it may not seem like it at the moment, there is value in being stuck. I help you rethink, reimagine, and recreate your career stories.
- At least 99% of the answers to your questions lie within you. As your coach, my role is to help pull those answers out of you, even when they seem unreachable.
- Deep, moving questions are one of the most powerful tools available to help you get unstuck, own your fabulousness, and achieve what you never imagined was possible.
- No two people are the same. You deserve a bespoke experience and deep insights that you cannot find anywhere else.
- You are fabulous. The world deserves to know how fabulous you are and experience the gifts that only YOU have to offer.
Kyle was exactly what I needed when I needed it.
I had a goal to change jobs and I was having mediocre success at getting attention and landing interviews but it wasn’t for jobs that really interested me. Then I started working with Kyle and the opportunities just started rolling in. I left each session with him with action items and full of positivity. Following his methods I landed multiple interviews. I went from not really knowing what I wanted, to knowing exactly what I wanted and obtaining it. I highly recommend investing in yourself and working with him!”
—CHARLOTTE SHIMKO
How I partner with you to make the best first impression possible…
As you review the following interview coaching packages, remember that a great first impression can be the difference between landing a job you LOVE and getting rejected. I partner with you to make your first impression the best one possible.
While plenty of interview coaches offer mock interviews, I instead offer a bespoke coaching experience you cannot find anywhere else — I harness the power of coaching to help you own your fabulousness, rethink and recreate your career story, and confidently walk into interviews.
Additionally, I work with a very limited number of interview coaching clients at a time. My clients achieve the impossible because I am deeply committed to their success and their happiness. As a result, my coaching practice is application-only. I often have a waiting list for new interview coaching clients.
Note that my typical client makes six- or seven-figures and loses at least $5,000+ every week when they are unemployed; this does not include health insurance and other benefits.
When you take into account the $25,000 to $60,000+ salary increases my clients often receive with their new job offers, your package is a small investment that will pay for itself many times over. Also, many of my clients receive $10,000 to $100,000+ sign-on bonuses (plus stock options) with their new jobs.
And, if you are considering an interview coach you found online, I encourage you to read this article I wrote for Forbes on how to vet top interview coach lists (and the interview coaches on them), this article on questions to ask when looking for an interview coach, and this article on how to avoid online coaching scams.
If my services are beyond your budget, I am happy to provide you with a referral to an industry colleague. Please contact me with your needs and budget.
CAFFEINATE YOUR INTERVIEW PROGRAM
Want to strategically and intentionally improve how you communicate your career story? Looking to take your interview skills to the next level? Ready to land a job you LOVE?
Invest in the Caffeinate Your Interview Program! This program is for job seekers who are ready to rethink and reimagine how they tell their career stories so they can walk into interviews comfortably and confidently.
Important Note: Below is a general outline of common topics covered in the Caffeinate Your Interview Program. Your session topics and “homework” will be customized to meet your unique needs as no two job seekers are the same.
You receive 2+ months* of interview coaching with Dr. Kyle Elliott:
- 6 Deep Dive Interview Coaching Sessions (50 minutes each)
- Laser Interview Coaching Session (25 minutes)
- Highly Caffeinated Session Notes
- Customized Homework
- CaffeinatedKyle.com Interview Guide
- Email Support
- Text Message Support
*Most clients complete the Caffeinate Your Interview Program over the course of 2 to 3 months (60 to 90 days).
Work Exclusively with Dr. Kyle Elliott
You are in trusted (and highly caffeinated) hands. You work and communicate directly with Dr. Elliott throughout your journey.
Session 1: Caffeinate Your Elevator Pitch
Coaching session with Dr. Elliott to eliminate interview jitters, identify your fabulousness, and master your elevator pitch. Get ready to confidently share your story!
Session 2: Caffeinate Your STAR(T) Stories
Coaching session with Dr. Elliott to learn how to craft compelling STAR(T) stories, identify your most impressive accomplishments, and begin creating a bank of interview answers.
Session 3: Caffeinate Your Answers
Coaching session with Dr. Elliott to finalize your STAR(T) stories so you are prepared to answer virtually any question that comes your way — calmly and confidently.
Session 4: Caffeinate Your Interview
Coaching session with Dr. Elliott to bring it all together, tailor your stories to specific companies and roles, and perfect post-interview questions to leave a powerful last impression.
Session 5: Caffeinate Your Follow-Up
Coaching session with Dr. Elliott to develop a high-impact interview follow-up plan — plus messaging — to help you stand out from other job seekers in the competitive employment market.
Session 6: Caffeinate Your Salary
Coaching session with Dr. Elliott to practice the art — and science — of salary negotiation so you can confidently secure the salary and signing bonus you deserve.
Laser Interview Coaching Session
Get stuck? Don’t fret! Deploy your bonus 25-minute laser interview coaching session with Dr. Elliott to get unstuck and stay on track with your goals. Success is inevitable.
Highly Caffeinated Session Notes
Dr. Elliott will take detailed notes during each session so you can focus on the powerful coaching questions he asks. Following each session, Dr. Elliott will compile and deliver key takeaways.
Customized Homework
Bespoke “homework” and helpful resources after each session to help you make the best first impression possible.
CaffeinatedKyle.com Interview Guide
Dr. Elliott’s trusted 4-page guide to propel you through the interview preparation process.
Email Support
Support between sessions to help you gain further clarity and propel you toward your goals. Clients share that the support and insights they receive from Dr. Elliott between sessions are easily worth the investment in coaching alone.
Text Message Support
Receive text message support from Dr. Elliott the day of your interview to answer last-minute interview questions and settle interview jitters.
Your Investment: $2,975 (or $496/month with PayPal Credit)
LAST-MINUTE INTERVIEW PROGRAM
Landed a last-minute interview? Looking for a pre-interview confidence boost? Need help sealing the deal?
The Last-Minute Interview Program was designed with you in mind! This program is for job seekers who are looking for help confidently navigating a last-minute interview but do not have ample time to participate in the Caffeinate Your Interview Program.
Due to a full coaching practice and busy speaking schedule, please contact Dr. Elliott before investing in the Last-Minute Interview Program to ensure his calendar has capacity.
You receive last-minute interview coaching from Dr. Kyle Elliott:
- 2 Deep Dive Interview Coaching Sessions (50 minutes each)
- Highly Caffeinated Session Notes
- Customized Homework
- CaffeinatedKyle.com Interview Guide
- Email Support
- Text Message Support
Work Exclusively with Dr. Kyle Elliott
You are in trusted (and highly caffeinated) hands. You work and communicate directly with Dr. Elliott throughout your journey.
Session 1: Caffeinate Your Interview — Part 1
Coaching session #1 with Dr. Elliott to Caffeinate your elevator pitch, craft compelling STAR(T) stories, and create post-interview questions.
Session 2: Caffeinate Your Interview — Part 2
Coaching session #2 with Dr. Elliott to finalize your elevator pitch, STAR(T) stories, and post-interview questions before your big interview.
Highly Caffeinated Session Notes
Dr. Elliott will take detailed notes during each session so you can focus on the powerful coaching questions he asks. Following each session, Dr. Elliott will compile and deliver key takeaways.
Customized Homework
Bespoke “homework” and helpful resources after each session to help you make the best first impression possible.
CaffeinatedKyle.com Interview Guide
Dr. Elliott’s trusted 4-page guide to propel you through the interview preparation process.
Email Support
Support between sessions to help you gain further clarity and propel you toward your goals. Clients share that the support and insights they receive from Dr. Elliott between sessions are easily worth the investment in coaching alone.
Text Message Support
Receive text message support from Dr. Elliott the day of your interview to answer last-minute interview questions and settle interview jitters.
Your Investment: $975 (or $163/month with PayPal Credit)
I had a fantastic experience partnering with Kyle.
I reached out to Kyle to specifically help me prepare for in-person interviews. I didn’t expect him to serve as a much-needed resource throughout the entire recruiting process! Kyle was easily accessible via text and e-mail at any time. Kyle gave me confidence and made me see my worth. There is no way I could have made it through the recruiting process with such a good offer on the table without him!”
—MOLLY GRAY
When you’re ready to achieve the impossible, I’m here for you.
I enjoyed working with Kyle. He was very helpful with my preparation for my interviews. He assisted me in crafting powerful stories so that I could stand out better as a candidate. He pushed me to identify what sets me apart from other candidates and how to show how fabulous I am. He encouraged me to demonstrate what I did, what was my impact, how I could add value to the organization, and to tie it back to the role. He was very responsive anytime I reached out with questions or needed some advice regarding my interviews, which I greatly appreciated it.
He brought a positive attitude, which was very welcome during a stressful job search process.”
–Brandon Wasserman
Your questions answered…
What’s your experience helping clients prepare for interviews at [insert big tech company name here]?
My clients have landed interviews — and jobs — at nearly every Fortune 500 company you can think of as well as hundreds of large privately held companies and hyper-growth startups.
What’s your experience working with C-suite executives and other senior business leaders?
The vast majority of my business comes by word-of-mouth and referrals because I deliver results over and over again. Subsequently, my current and former coaching clients include:
- C-suite executives (including CEO, CFO, CAO, CCO, COO, CMO, CHRO, CIO, CTO, CISO, and CRO) and senior business leaders (EVPs, SVPs, VPs, Heads, and Directors) at Fortune 100 and Global Fortune 500 companies (both tech and non-tech), hyper-growth startups (pre-IPO, PE-back, and VP-backed), large privately held companies, publicly traded companies, and multinational conglomerates
- Executives and consultants at McKinsey, BCG, Accenture, Deloitte, PwC, EY, Booz Allen Hamilton, and IBM, among other top consulting firms
- Coaches, songwriters, producers, and strategic partners to Simon Biles, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Machine Gun Kelly, Usher, Meghan Trainor, 5 Seconds of Summer, Linkin Park, Lil Dicky, and other artists and A-list celebrities
- Current and former direct reports of Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Reed Hastings (Netflix), Gary Vaynerchuk (VaynerMedia), Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and other household names
I haven’t interviewed in 5, 10, 20+ years. Can you help me?
Absolutely! You’re in the right place. Many of my clients are senior managers and executives who have not interviewed in a decade or more.
My Zone of Genius is helping you rethink, reimagine, and recreate how you share your career stories. I partner with you to increase your confidence, eliminate your interview jitters, and get you more job offers.
What if I want to cover a topic(s) not listed in one of your programs?
Let’s do it! Each of my interview coaching programs is customized to your unique needs, goals, and learning style. During your no-obligation consultation, first session, and throughout the program, we will determine what areas to focus on to ensure you make the best first impression possible.
The topics listed above are purely for illustrative purposes. In fact, some clients choose to ditch the topics listed and create a 100% individualized program.
You will quickly learn that one of my greatest talents is curating a one-of-a-kind experience that ensures your success.
Here are the 10 most common topics that clients bring to their interview coaching sessions with me:
- Elevator Pitch Creation
- STAR(T) Story Development
- Job Posting Analysis
- Interview Presentation Strategy and Feedback
- Post-Interview Questions
- Interview Follow-Up
- Salary Negotiation
- 30-60-90 Day Plans
- Executive Presence
- Confidence Building (AKA Owning Your Fabulousness)
As a career coach specializing in high tech and Silicon Valley, 8 out of 10 of my clients work in high tech and 2 out of 3 of my clients work in Silicon Valley. However, I do not offer technical interview prep or coding interview prep. That said, I will point you to trusted resources as you prepare for your technical interviews and/or coding interviews.
What if I want additional interview coaching sessions?
Many clients choose to invest in additional interview coaching sessions once they complete their program with me. Additional interview coaching sessions are available at $475 per session (50 minutes). All sessions include highly caffeinated session notes in addition to customized “homework” to keep you on track toward achieving your career goals.
When can we start?
I run an application-only coaching practice. I often have a waiting list to begin due to a full coaching practice and busy speaking schedule. Click here to schedule a no-obligation consultation.
Oh, I have a last-minute interview. Can you help me?
Maybe! I carve out time on my calendar each week for my popular Last-Minute Interview Coaching Program. Contact me to see if I have an opening on my calendar to help you prepare for your upcoming interview.
I hired Kyle for a last minute interview after seeing his portfolio and great reviews. By the end of our first session I was impressed by Kyle’s ability to identify the areas of improvement – surprisingly not the ones I thought about – followed by a direct and concise follow up. He is direct, precise and his ability to ask the right questions is amazing.
Needless to say I landed the job I wanted, and cannot be happier about it.”
