Pair Programming with Paul

I engaged Paul Kim as a mentor to help me move to a new job that would advance my career as a software engineer. At the time, I lacked a clear understanding of the job search process, industry expectations for senior software engineers, and the steps required to advance my career. Paul provided a structured approach to career development. He began by helping me define a clear vision for my next role, then worked with me to translate that vision into concrete, actionable goals. These included identifying target companies, preparing for technical interviews, improving communication skills, and setting weekly milestones. He also supplied curated technical resources and interview materials aligned with the roles I was targeting. During our sessions, Paul provided feedback on both technical and non-technical dimensions of the job search. He emphasized clarity in communication, goal-setting discipline, and maintaining a high standard of execution. He regularly reviewed my progress and held me accountable to the goals we had defined. Paul provided constructive feedback when needed. The outcome of this mentorship was a successful transition to a new senior engineering role that aligned with my criteria for compensation, team quality, and product vision. Additionally, the mentorship helped me build confidence in evaluating roles, advocating for my needs, and developing new skills in a time-efficient manner. Although the mentorship has now concluded, the frameworks and habits developed during the process remain applicable to my ongoing career development. I recommend Paul Kim to software engineers seeking to transition into more senior roles or more aligned work environments, particularly those looking for structured, high-signal guidance from an experienced mentor. Thank you Paul!

As mentioned in my last review, Paul has been an invaluable resource for focusing and implementing my career goals. He has great advice on balancing short-term and long-term goals, as well as day-to-day work and business value.

We had a 30-minute session discussing my Engineering Manager's resume. Paul shared insights on the resume review process and showed me where my resume needs more work. Good value for money.

Super awesome mentor, who knows how to be effectively direct when helping you navigate your career challenges. Soft-spoken, yet highly knowledgeable in his domain. I would recommend Paul as your mentor!