Interview Preparation, Single Session

“I came to this mentorship with a portfolio I'd been polishing in my spare time for two months, and honestly, a lot of uncertainty about what actually mattered. What impressed me most was how his feedback was both detail…” “I came to this mentorship with a portfolio I'd been polishing in my spare time for two months, and honestly, a lot of uncertainty about what actually mattered. What impressed me most was how his feedback was both detailed and thoughtful at the same time: he didn't just point out what could be better, he turned my vague worries into clear, actionable next steps. Several of his high-level perspectives were eye-opening and shifted how I think about presenting my work. His biggest strength, though, is judgment. As a designer, it's easy to get lost in details that aren't really impactful. Knowing when something is "good enough" and where to dig deeper has become the real skill. That's exactly what he's great at. He's also incredibly approachable and kind! Having him in my corner has been reassuring in a way I didn't expect from a mentorship. Highly recommend!!!!” Read more Show less

Natalie

Standard Plan · 4.5 years

“I had a great experience working with John as my mentor! He gave thoughtful, honest, and practical feedback throughout our sessions, helping me strengthen my portfolio, case studies, and resume. I especially appreciated…” “I had a great experience working with John as my mentor! He gave thoughtful, honest, and practical feedback throughout our sessions, helping me strengthen my portfolio, case studies, and resume. I especially appreciated that his advice was specific to my work and goals rather than generic. Our conversations gave me more clarity on how to present my experience and what to focus on next. I’m grateful for his time, perspective, and support, and I would recommend John to anyone looking for grounded, constructive mentorship in product design!!” Read more Show less

Tzuyu

Lite Plan · 1 year

“I can’t recommend John enough. When I first started working with him two years ago, I was a fresh bootcamp graduate struggling to find my footing. Thanks to his guidance, I didn’t just break into the design industry—I’v…” “I can’t recommend John enough. When I first started working with him two years ago, I was a fresh bootcamp graduate struggling to find my footing. Thanks to his guidance, I didn’t just break into the design industry—I’ve already navigated a promotion from Associate to Mid-level designer in less than a year at my current company. John’s greatest strength is his structure. His resources and strategies are incredibly clear, which took the guesswork out of my professional development. Unlike some mentors who give vague advice, John provides actionable feedback that makes it extremely easy to identify and execute next steps. He has a deep understanding of the current market and knows exactly how to help a mentee plan for it. I am incredibly thankful for his support and would encourage any designer looking to level up to work with him.” Read more Show less

Davon

Standard Plan · 2 years

“I had a truly great experience working with John. From the very first session, I felt listened to and understood. His feedback was thoughtful, practical, and always tailored to my specific goals and challenges. What …” “I had a truly great experience working with John. From the very first session, I felt listened to and understood. His feedback was thoughtful, practical, and always tailored to my specific goals and challenges. What I appreciated most was his ability to ask the right questions - not just giving answers, but helping me think more clearly and confidently about my next steps. The sessions were well-structured, yet flexible, and always left me with concrete takeaways and a clear direction. I would highly recommend John to anyone looking for honest guidance, strategic thinking, and genuine support in their professional growt” Read more Show less

Marta

Lite Plan · 2 years

“John was phenomenal. I went back and forth for a while on whether I even needed a mentor and tried to figure everything out on my own first. Looking back, I wish I had worked with him sooner. He completely changed ho…” “John was phenomenal. I went back and forth for a while on whether I even needed a mentor and tried to figure everything out on my own first. Looking back, I wish I had worked with him sooner. He completely changed how I approach my portfolio, resume, and interviews. He helped me turn my work into a clear, structured story, refine my resume to match what recruiters are actually looking for, and prepare for interviews in a way that feels natural and confident. Before working with him, I struggled to explain my work and wasn’t sure if I was on the right track. Now I go into interviews feeling prepared, confident, and much clearer in how I present my experience. Within a few weeks of refining my portfolio, I started getting traction with interviews. What stood out most was how honest and practical his feedback was. Nothing felt generic or surface-level. Every session had clear, actionable next steps, and I always knew exactly what to improve. Really grateful for his help. It made a much bigger difference than I expected.” Read more Show less

Taylor

Lite Plan · 1 year