Testimonials

Career growth

I was referred to know Ken through a good friend of mine, and I attended a few 1-on-1 sessions with Ken mainly because I wanted to find a way to grow my career. During the sessions, Ken was very attentive to listen to everything I said, and took notes to understand everything that was going on. He would always follow up with a list of action items for me that would help me with my career after each session. There are a number of things that I learnt from Ken that I will hardly ever learn from anyone at my work. The first thing is that Ken would take notice of all the non-verbal cues and taught me that the non-technical, non-spoken things at work, are probably more important than all the tangible things combined. The second thing is that Ken takes a very neutral position with regards to my employer, and positions his advice in my best interests, and not in my company’s, or any other company’s best interests. Throughout all my conversations with him, I was able to clearly understand the elements in my workplace that hindered my growth, and was motivated to find a better opportunity out there. I was glad that Ken was able to guide me through to make the right decisions along the way, and I am happy where I ended up now.

Management transition · communication

Ken Lin’s career consulting service has been incredibly helpful to me! I found Ken during a challenging period in my career, and after listening to my situation, he guided me on how to identify my manager’s pain points and emphasized their importance, as well as how to have effective and productive conversations with my manager. He also coached me on how to extract key points and highlight important information in work emails, enabling me to communicate more efficiently and concisely with colleagues. Under Ken’s guidance, I gained a clear perspective on my career development and developed a new understanding and confidence in my professional growth. He also provided thoughtful follow-up services, helping me identify and address any gaps. When I was transitioning to a new role, Ken analyzed my new position, highlighted important considerations, and helped me navigate the future development of my new role. Through my consultations with Ken, I have benefited tremendously, and I strongly recommend Ken Lin’s career consulting services!

Coding interviews · algorithms

As a recent Computer Science graduate, I found the job market to be extremely challenging. After sending out over 100 resumes, I only received a couple of interviews, including one at a FAANG company. I knew I had to be fully prepared for this opportunity. Ken provided me with six coaching sessions focused on algorithm questions. We not only practiced traditional detailed coding questions in mock interviews but also went through numerous problems in rapid-fire to review key problem-solving approaches. Through these sessions, we identified areas for improvement, particularly in timing and certain algorithm concepts. Thanks to Ken’s comprehensive coaching system, I was able to successfully pass the interview and join one of the top tech companies. I truly appreciate his systematic approach that helped me achieve my dream job.