Ethan Evans and I worked together closely at Amazon. I'm glad to welcome anyone Ethan sends over to chat with me!
I provide advice on a variety of topics including interviewing, management, organizational structure, and career development. If the below doesn't suit your needs, feel free to email me at dave@scarletink.com to explain your situation. Happy to be flexible. It's one of the benefits of working for yourself.
Personal Mentorship / Coaching
Conducted over Zoom, we have a single hour-long meeting, or recurring meeting series on the topic(s) of your choice. Seth Godin wrote an interesting article recently on the importance of having a coach.
A few examples of what we could discuss:
- Promotion and growth coaching - We discuss your current position, the steps you've taken, and what comes next. I've gone through the promotion process at Amazon for many employees, and written my own promotion documents 3 times. I'm comfortable and excited to help others with the process and steps.
- Career goals or changes - We discuss what you want to do, what interests you, and how you might move your career in the right direction. At Amazon I moved between Payments, Marketplace, AWS, Devices, and Games. I went from a line manager, to a group manager, to a general manager. I'm familiar with changing positions, changing direction, and changing focus.
- General mentorship - Mentorship and general leadership advice. You bring the topics, and we talk through them.
Process:
- For any clarifications before signing up, email me at dave@scarletink.com to get answers.
- For a 60-minute session, you can view my availability, pricing, and sign up here.
- For a 30-minute session, you can view my availability,pricing, and sign up here.
- If you can, put an agenda or summary into the Calendly invitation so that I'm aware of your planned topic.
Interview Practice / Bar Raiser Preparation
An interview prep session is a 90-minute Zoom video call (60-minute option available, see below).
- I prepare questions which are appropriate to your planned position and level. Note: These will be behavioral questions, not technical questions.
- We start by discussing your current interview status, what you know about the loop, and I'll discuss some general advice. This is also a great time to ask any questions you'd like.
- During our video call, I ask a few behavioral questions. I can't predict what questions will be asked in your actual interview, but practicing answering behavioral questions is valuable for getting through a loop.
- Between each question, I pause and provide advice or corrections on the content and style of the answers you're giving.
- As we run low on time, I'll usually switch to general feedback and recommendations regarding the interview process, and suggestions for how to be successful. You will also have a chance to ask any final questions you might have.
- (New!) As a free bonus, if/when you get an offer, I'll be available via email for negotiation advice. I usually respond within 24 hours. I can provide advice on how to approach the process, and how to make counter-offers. No guarantees for results! I just love helping people get paid what they're worth.
- If you're interested in a shorter session, we can also do a 60-minute session. That means fewer interview questions, but there's still a ton of value to be had.
Process:
- For any clarifications before signing up, I'd suggest emailing me at dave@scarletink.com to get answers.
- When to schedule? Any time 1-14 days before your interview is best. Much further in advance, and you might forget some advice.
- If you'd like to record the session, please let me know, and I'll give you recording permissions.
- Preferably before signing up for a session, and absolutely before attending a session, I'd recommend that you read my interviewing articles. It will give you a head start on what to expect, and how to prepare. If you've read my articles, I can spend less time in our session explaining the same information.
- For a 90-minute session, you can view my availability, pricing, and sign up here.
- For a 60-minute session, you can view my availability, pricing, and sign up here.
- Put as much information into the Calendly invite as possible so that I can prepare.
Not Currently Offered - Corporate Education / Development
I am currently not offering corporate training. If you'd like to convince me otherwise, you can email me at the link below.
Conducted over your corporate chat program (Zoom, Chime, Teams, etc).
- Complete interviewing training - I give an interactive presentation on interview preparation including competency assignments, preparing questions, conducting the interview, taking notes, debriefing, and making high quality decisions. This optionally includes private 1:1 time for employees to practice their skills.
- Management training - Team building training, career management training.
- General consultation - We discuss any leadership topic, such as organizational structure changes, recruiting challenges, or leadership development program creation.
Process: If you are interested in learning more, email me at dave@scarletink.com and let me know that Ethan sent you!