$170 / month
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Pavan is a Software Engineer at Microsoft. He has experience as both a developer and product manager, and has interviewed for roles at Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. He helps engineers prepare for technical and behavioral interviews, improve their resumes, and move into Big Tech roles.
Based on 13 verified mentee reviews
Hey! I'm Pavan, a software engineer at Microsoft with experience as both a developer and product manager. I've gone through interviews and gotten offers from companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Capital One, and Meta for full-time roles and internships. My mentees have gotten interviews and offers at Google, Microsoft, Anduril, Capital One, and Goldman Sachs. I’ve been mentoring, conducting mock interviews, providing resume advice, and more at for over a year now. Feel free to read my great reviews! I know the best resources for interview prep, resume building, and networking that I personally use and love to optimize my time-to-effort ratio.
Feel free to message me anytime with your availability over the next week or two and we can schedule a call!
5 out of 5 stars
I started this mentorship looking for clarity and direction in my career. Pavan helped me define my goals, identify what I should focus on to achieve my goals. I really appreciated the personalized guidance and now have a much clearer understanding of my next steps. Overall, it was a very valuable experience.
Standard Plan • 1 month
5 out of 5 stars
Pavan is an outstanding mentor! He is kind, highly responsive, and provides the kind of direct guidance that gets results. He helped me bridge specific knowledge gaps for coding interviews and apply fixes to my resume to be more competitive. Thanks to his curated resources and career advice, I’ve seen a significant boost in both my confidence and the number of responses I’m receiving from employers. I highly recommend his mentorship to anyone!
Lite Plan • 3 months
5 out of 5 stars
Pavan is a good mentor. He helped me think strategically about balancing my workload while still making progress toward my goal of getting an internship.
Standard Plan • 1 month
You tell Pavan your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Pavan reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Pavan Poladi
Software Engineer at Microsoft
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Sessions with Pavan
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30 min each
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$189×4
60 min each
Ask Me Anything - 30 Minutes
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get 30 minutes with a mentor to discuss your needs. Be …
$109
30 min
Ask Me Anything - 60 Minutes
Whatever doesn't fit the mold: Get a full hour with a mentor to discuss your needs. …
$189
60 min
Portfolio Feedback
A strong portfolio can open doors, but only if it clearly shows what you can do …
$89
30 min
Resume Feedback
Your resume often decides whether you get the interview or get overlooked. This MentorCruise session is …
$89
30 min
Study Plan
A good study plan does more than organize your time. It helps you focus on the …
$119
45 min
Career Roadmap & Promotion Strategy
Career growth rarely happens by accident. This MentorCruise session is designed to help you build a …
$119
45 min
Interview Preparation
Interview preparation is about showing up with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of how to …
$149
60 min
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different – here's what Pavan says about their trial:
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
- Setup our first official call and get down to work!