Joseph helped me prepare for a job interview, which I only had a few days to prepare. He was very thorough with his analysis of my strengths and weaknesses, and I appreciated his honesty. One thing that still sticks with me is him telling me over and over again to stop being so modest. Its a good quality to have but its not going to get me my dream job. Joseph is very articulate and has so much patience. He lets you record the session so you can listen to it again whenever you think you might need to freshen up your interview skills - you get your money's worth. You will appreciate all the feedback he gives. Don't be shy explaining how you handled interviews in the past because he tell you what you did wrong. During my job interview I was able to be more confident in the value and skillset that I bring, all thanks to his input. Don't forget, you also have to do your part by practicing your answers to common interview questions after your session ends. read more

5 + I met with Vijay about three weeks ago. He prepared me in ONE session to be fully prepared and confident for my interviews in educational administration. I learned how to streamline my answers and project passion for my work. Don't waste your time and energy buying and reading interviewing skills manuals; Vijay has what you need to ace that interview. Worth the drive into LA and a bargain for his quality of service! Thank you Vijay! read more

I was referred to Vjay by my sister who he had successfully landed a job with his interview coaching assistance. I have also been referring him to some of my colleagues whose college graduated kids are looking for assistance. I used him for editing my resume and cover letter along with interview coaching. Although I am applying for county job positions whose application, Written & oral exams specific for the job Vjay cannot help me with, he was able to help me with doing a few mock interviews and the generic questions I was provided with my oral exam. This really helped build my confidence and some of the generic question did end up being on the oral exams so it really helped to know I passed a few questions for sure as I was well prepared with the answers. There were some random totally unexpected scenario questions related to the job specifically, but the confidence I had built through my coaching experience with him helped me nail answering them with confidence and high self esteem, even if they may not have been the best answer, but it definitely helped showcase other of my qualities of being able to answer confidentially on the spot and under stressful situations, definitely qualities these positions require. read more

Joe was absolutely phenomenal in helping me land my dream job. After not landing an offer from a previous interview for which I was also highly qualified for, I knew I needed help with how I framed my answers and brush up on my interviewing skills. That's where Joe comes in. He was accommodating with my last minute practice session requests and extremely methodical in how he approached the practice sessions. He will help you dig deep in discovering your value proposition, help frame your answers accordingly, and most of all, boost your confidence by practicing. He laid a strong foundation so that you have all the toolkits to go home and practice/prepare. Highly recommend! read more

Joe was as good as it gets. I had prior interviews and thought I was doing ok, but wasn't getting any calls back after my first interview. After I had Joe, I started moving along in interviews processes and ultimately received an offer from my first choice. He really helped me hone in on marketing myself and built my confidence in my qualifications. I would highly recommend Joe for anyone who needs interviewing coaching. read more

Vijay is awesome. I have been working with him for several years and I definitely recommend him to others.

I didn't exactly know what to expect from an interview coach but Joseph was nothing but helpful. You just don't know what you're doing wrong until someone with real knowledge puts you on the right track. I was worried I'd be hit with a list of tricks I needed to memorize and repeat, but he instead reframed my goals in an interview and gave me a much better understanding of exactly what I need to accomplish and how to do that. The small pointers on specific things to do differently and brief resume help (full resume assistance/writing is another service, which feels worth the price after this interview coaching session) were really helpful too. I have a much clearer understanding of how to navigate through an interview now, and I know how to continue improving on my own as well. read more

Highly recommend going to him to improve your interview skills. Getting a professional to give you pointers really makes a difference. He was positive and constructive with his advices, also helped me realise my strengths. Sometimes it's worth it to invest a little in yourself ;) read more

Joseph is definitely the greatest interview coach I've worked with. He is very knowledgeable in all industries and gives great advice. Joseph was able to help me prepare for my interview by asking me what my greatest weakness is and addressing that. He has a very methodological way of tackling interviews and has helped me to become more confident and give better answers to interview questions. With Joseph's help, I was able to ace my interview with my dream company and get the job. I would definitely recommend working with Joseph to up your interview game! Amazing experience! read more

Joe is THE expert on interview prep. Over the course of a two-hour session he had me dig deep to think about my accomplishments and how to incorporate them into my interview answers. He gives constructive and straightforward feedback on both the content of answers and on delivery (equally important!) He also very graciously offered to review a presentation that I was preparing when we had time left over at the end of the session. I would (and have!) recommend his services to anyone. read more

Joseph was an amazing interview coach. After struggling to figure out what was going wrong during my interviews, he succinctly covered my strengths and weaknesses over the course of two hours. He helped me become a unique candidate by encouraging me to emphasize why I succeeded at my past work experiences instead of just stating what I did at each job. He also tweaked other answers to typical interview questions and made them more polished. In addition, he helped me work on my delivery of my answers, including slowing down while speaking. I definitely believe that I will now have more success in interview, all thanks to Joseph. read more

I had an interview that I had to record my answers to questions. It was my first experience doing that so I met Joseph and had a session with him. He was very helpful and explained to me proper interview interactions as well as going over with me with the questions and answers. He helped me generate my answers in an orderly way. He also gave general and detailed tips about interviews. I totally recommend him as he was very helpful and made the process so much less stressful. read more

My cousin just graduated from UCLA and was having trouble getting a job in television marketing when one of my friends suggested that she meets Vijay. She went through two interview sessions conducted by VIjay and it really helped her in building confidence for her job search. After getting to know her, he constructed a really great resume. And as a result she cleared three interviews at reputed television marketing firms in LA and got a job offer at her favorite firm. I thank VJ for saving her from a lot of mental trauma in her job search. read more

I agree with the other five star reviews. There are so many for a good reason. Vijay offers a high value service for a very reasonable price. I had two interviewing coaching sessions with him and they were invaluable. He's got a lot of insights to zero in on your individual strengths - and also weaknesses - and provide great advice to bring the former to the fore and the latter to be eliminated or not brought up. He also helps you to let your passion and pride shine through. Of course, you've got to be the one doing this yourself when you're in an interview, but he provides you with the advice and coaching to help you do this. All in a very approachable way. His people skills are evident. And he's got a great educational background: undergrad from University of Chicago, and an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, a top ten business school. And he's worked on Wall St and in university career counseling offices. I'd advise you to bring a recording device - either your phone or tablet - when you see him. Also, if you're going for a particular job, a copy of the job description or a job description similar to the type of work you're looking for. Great all-around service. read more

Joseph was a great coach! The process he taught was very insightful and I would kept his lessons in mind for future interviews.

Vijay is a pro. In our meeting, he was able to extrapolate the most important information for my resume in a brisk amount of time, and kept the conversation moving in an effective and positive direction. Thank you Vijay and good luck to you! Mike read more

Thanks to SOS! I am a USC MA student in PR. VJ helped me write my resume and cover letter and prepare for my internship interviews. I really liked the resume. Although my prior work experience was in China and the UK, VJ showed me how to market them as relevant. I was skeptical at first, but the job interview preparation was really helpful. Vijay showed me how to communicate my passion about PR. I was a lot more successful in getting summer internships than my friends, and I credit the help I got from SOS. read more

I bought a groupon, and although it was specifically for job interviews, Vijay was cordial enough to accept it and help me with my graduate school interview. He coaches you how to present yourself the best way possible. I was just interviewed by LMU and 90% of what he coached me on showed up! Even with the random questions they asked, I was confident and prepared enough to answered them. Recommending my friends for their graduate endeavors. Thanks Vijay! read more

Vijay was fantastic. He gave great insights into the interviewing process, communicating my strengths, and I feel much more confident after our session. Thank you so much! read more

Meeting with Joe to prepare for MMI interview was great. He was very prepared to provide detailed information and an organized session. He started by giving the general framework of the session, our objectives, and then digged deeper into the conversation as we progressed. He is going to push you to learn the right way of delivering answers, and that's why he's awesome! Joe provided me with more than I needed and made sure that I'm over prepared for my interview. He also made sure that everything is documented so that I practice more later. Joe will make sure that you look, speak and deliver professionally. He is everything you need to land your dream job/school. Looking back, I wish I met with Joe earlier. I highly recommend that you reach out to him to help you starting early on from the application to the interview. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

I'm a second year graduate student at UCLA who just finished applying to multiple study abroad fellowships such as the Marshall Scholarship. Knowing that the interview would be the most important part of the application, I came to Vijay for coaching. And I'm glad I did! Vijay not only helped me formulate strong answers to questions that I could expect, but also prepared me to answer curveball questions using general responses that could be widely applicable. But most importantly, he taught me interviewing methods that would help me convey passion and that would leave a lasting impression on the interviewers. Thanks to time preparing with Vijay, I had truly exceptional interview experiences, and the skills I learned with Vijay will continue to prove invaluable in my future career as I continue on to job and academic interviews. Highly recommended to all individuals applying to jobs, medical school, or any position that requires interviews. Vijay is great at what he does. read more

Vijay is an incredible career coach. He was efficient and intuitive when it came to addressing my many concerns, and he provided valuable feedback in regards to my resume and interview answers. He also gave some very, very helpful tips about reference checks and negotiation. With some practice, I followed his advice and was able to land a competitive job with a competitive negotiated salary. Vijay completely changed the way I think about the interviewing process and effectively boosted my confidence. I wouldn't have been able to do it without him and I would absolutely go back again. read more

First of all Joseph was highly professional and knew exactly what he was doing. He made me feel confidant that I know what to do going into my interviews. He spent time crafting what he calls a thesis statement which is the meat of what I will talk about in my interviews. My main problem is delivery and connecting with people and Joseph practised that with me until I got better. I now feel better about my interview skills and I would recommend this service to anyone. read more

Joseph is very helpful in making you dig deeper into yourself and pushes you to discover important skills you never thought to mention during the interview process. He also is great at working on your delivery. Overall I left I with a way better plan and approach. I wholeheartedly recommend him. read more

I reached out to Interview SOS on a Friday after being invited to interview for a job that I really, really wanted to land (working as an attorney for a state government agency). The interview was scheduled for Monday at noon, so I didn't know if I would hear back from Joseph in time. However, Joseph responded back almost immediately and cleared out a large portion of his Sunday night in order to help me prepare. I ultimately landed the job, and I honestly believe that Joseph's coaching made a huge difference. I felt like I was able to make my answers a lot crisper/clearer without sounding scripted, and I was better able to convey my enthusiasm at several points throughout the interview. It was also really useful to get another person's perspective on what I could be doing better during interviews. Overall, I would say that Interview SOS was DEFINITELY worth the money, and I would strongly recommend Interview SOS to anyone who wants to nail an interview for a job that he/she is really excited about. read more

If you are applying to medical school, Vijay will really help you out a lot. He will prepare you for the exact questions that they will ask, and he will offer great suggestions on how to sell yourself as a viable candidate. Even if the questions in your actual interview are not presented in a straightforward fashion, you will be ready to answer them because Vijay's method of preparation involves forming a cohesive vision of who you are and your desires and career goals rather than just memorizing answers to questions. Difficult questions become much easier to answer on the spot when you have a more clear idea of your own goals and skill-set. I definitely thought that it was worth the money and would recommend Vijay's services to anyone applying to medical school in a heartbeat. Update 5/1/2015: I was just accepted to the medical school of my dreams; and I could not have done it without Vijay. I highly recommend his services. read more

I did not know what to expect when I first signed up for SOS Services, but after my first conversation with Vijay, I knew it was money well spent. I feel much more confident about my upcoming interview thanks to my two hour session with Vijay. He helped me formulate clear and concise answers to commonly asked questions. His help with my resume and cover letter is what made this opportunity possible for me. read more

Joseph was top notch in assisting me with 1on1 interview training. Before coming to him, I felt unprepared and uneasy about a final round interview I had coming up. Through 4 different 1hr sessions, Joseph coached me through content to answer the questions with, how to deliver my answers with confidence and poise, and went through numerous practice runs with me while providing feedback and coaching. I walked into my final round feeling very confident and performed at my absolute best. Thanks Joe - would recommend his services to anyone! read more

I came to Vijay somewhat skeptical. I have been practicing mock interviews for sometime already and had a career center at my grad school to guide me as well. It was to my great amazement how quickly did he change my mindset and approach to interviewing. He instilled confidence, highlighted my strengths that I never talked about and sent me off to the big great world with a whole different view of myself. Needless to say, I have had over a dozed interviews (followed by 2nd rounds in about half of them), but never landed an offer... that is before Vijay! Thanks man, I got the job! And it's the one I wanted. Word to the wise: even if you think you can do it on your own, just take one session, you will be surprised how much you can gain from this sharp, astute and talented man! I personally had a follow-up session, I was very impressed with the way Vijay worked with me on my "delivery". read more

Vijay is great! He really prepared me for my nursing graduate school interview. He helped me to come up with really strong responses to the interview questions and deal with my anxiety I get in interviews. Also, he prepared me for the random curve ball questions that interviewers have been known to ask. I was prepared for every question they asked me and they seemed pretty impressed by my responses. I highly recommend him. It is expensive, but worth every penny. read more

I can't recommend this company and Vijay highly enough. I'd tried other coaches who seemed to apply a one-size-fits-all approach or used techniques based on how the job market operated years ago. Vijay listened to the problems I was having (getting interviews but no offers) and helped me understand what employers are looking for, how they think, and how to best communicate with them. He helped me go from being extremely nervous to having more confidence and realizing that interviews are a two-way street. It's not all about will the company like me. Whether or not I like the company matters too! As if that weren't enough, he also helped me format my resume to make my skills and experience stand out. His coaching helped me land my new job and advance my career. If you're feeling absolutely stumped about what to do in interviews, call Vijay. He'll definitely put you on the right path. read more

Wow! Just wow!!! I have an interview coming up, and while l know I can do ok, I knew I needed professional guidance to really shine. Vijay helped me prepare to present myself in the best, most direct, concise way. I am so confident now that I will have a great interview and I will be able to present my educational background and work experience in a way that makes me look great and as a fit for the company. Thank you Vijay!!! I can't recommend enough that you find a professional to help you prepare for an interview and that the professional be Vijay. read more

I bought a Groupon to have a resume, cover letter and thank you letter written based on the amazing reviews this company was given. The documents they gave me to send out were embarrassing. The same exact skill mentioned for the same job, inconsistent tense and typos. Originally I was thinking I might use them for more after I started getting interviews with my amazing resume and cover letter. I could not in good conscience give this company an even borderline positive review. read more

Don't waste your time and money on this "Copy and Paste" service. They literally copied and pasted my old resume and they just changed the font. They do not even deserve 1 star for their service. read more

VIjay is incredibly helpful. He is a passionate and sincere mentor who has helped boost my confidence in preparation for medical school interviews. Not only does he offer wise and professional advice, but he is patient and receptive to questions. I was so impressed by our session together that I booked a second meeting with him as soon as I finished my first 2 hours with him. He is professional and approachable. Having interviewed during the previous medical cycle, I was not aware of several crucial interview "musts" and "don'ts" that VIjay taught me. I am grateful to be aware of these tips and will not make the same mistake twice. He is truly a special talent and knows how to elevate self-marketing to the next level for interview success. I highly recommend VIjay, and look forward to consulting with him again! read more

Vijay has passion for helping people. Thank you for helping me with the interview questions and my resume! read more

Vijay coach me to interview for 2 accounting jobs. igot an offer at both, so thats 100%. i was really nervous before the first interview, and he helped me out with that. he is a nice intervew coach and I recomend him to anyone. read more

Vijay was great during the two hour interviewing session! Everything that he helped me prepare for was exactly what is needed to ace a job interview. He does a great job of helping you brag (in a respectful way) about your accomplishments and strengths. I got the job that I purchased the interviewing session for and have been acing other interviews as well! read more

I was so intimidated by the MBA application process at first but Vijay made it so much more manageable. He helped me find clarity in my essays, came up with a sound strategic approach to improve my GMAT score, and the interview advice he provided me with...he literally knew exactly what they were going to ask! Thanks Vijay! read more

Vijay did an excellent job preparing me for my med school interview. I highly recommend him.