CV & LinkedIn
Making sure your experience is presented clearly, accurately and with genuine impact.
- CV review
- LinkedIn profile review
- Positioning experience effectively
- Improving clarity, impact and presentation
Career Mentoring
1-to-1 Career Mentoring for Students & Early-Career Professionals
Practical CV, interview, application and career guidance from a Machine Learning Software Engineer at Amazon who has supported 100+ students and mentees, and secured offers from Amazon, Citi, Barclays and IBM through cold applications.
100+ students & mentees supported4 offers: Amazon, Citi, Barclays, IBM
Background
Experience that informs the advice
A quick summary of the industry, academic and mentoring background behind the guidance.
Machine Learning Software Engineer at Amazon
Current role
Previously interned at Amazon
Presented work to senior leadership up to 3 reporting levels below the Amazon CEO
Enterprise experience
Finance and travel, plus multiple startups and a co-founder role
First-Class Honours MSci
Computer Science, King's College London
100+ students & mentees
Supported across teaching, tutoring and mentoring roles
Offers from Amazon, Citi, Barclays & IBM
All secured through cold applications
Managed & mentored engineers
On technical skills and team leadership, with mentees later going on to roles at Arm, NatWest and Paytm
Currently a career mentor
Following a teaching assistant, tutoring and university mentoring background
Received offers from Amazon, Citi, Barclays and IBM - all secured through cold applications.
Services
How I can help
Practical, evidence-based support across the areas that most affect how you're assessed and how quickly you progress.
Applications & Job Search
Structuring your search so effort goes where it's most likely to convert into offers.
- Internship applications
- Year in Industry / placement applications
- Graduate applications
- Job-search & application strategy
- Where to apply and improving response rates
Interview Preparation
Building genuine confidence through structure, practice and honest feedback.
- Behavioural interview preparation
- Technical interview strategy
- Mock interviews
- Answer feedback, structure and confidence
Career Strategy
Getting clarity on direction, priorities and the gaps most worth closing.
- Choosing roles & career planning
- Understanding priorities
- Identifying weaknesses and gaps
- Strengthening overall positioning
- Getting clarity on next steps
About Me
I believe there are a lot of hard-working, capable people who simply don't know which steps they need to take to reach their career goals.
I know that because I struggled with the process myself. I made mistakes, learned from them, adjusted my approach, and eventually figured out what worked.
I'm a strong believer that guidance from someone with relevant experience can reveal gaps you didn't even know were there - whether that's how you position your CV, approach applications, prepare for interviews, or decide what to prioritise.
Universities do a great job of educating students academically, but there often isn't enough focus on how to actually navigate the job market. As a result, highly capable students can graduate with strong grades and still struggle to secure opportunities.
The job market is challenging, and asking for guidance can make a real difference. My goal is to help people understand what to improve, what to focus on, and how to approach the process with much more clarity and confidence.
Teaching & Mentoring Background
Teaching Assistant
Python Tutor
University Mentor
Career Mentor
100+ students and mentees supported in total across these roles.
How I Work
My Approach
My goal isn't simply to give you a list of things to change. I want to understand where you are today, identify the gaps that may be holding you back, and work with you to improve them.
That could mean strengthening your CV, improving how you approach applications, becoming more confident in interviews, changing how you position your experience, or simply getting much clearer on what your next steps should be.
Ultimately, I want to increase your chances of reaching the career goals you're aiming for.
For some people, that might mean a single session that gives them the clarity they were missing. For others, ongoing mentoring can be more effective because it allows me to understand their goals, track progress, identify patterns over time, and give advice that is much more tailored.
One-off sessions are welcome - but ongoing mentoring is often more effective, since it allows me to understand you better and track progress over time.
Before the session
- Current CV
- Target roles
- Short overview of your background
- Previous applications / interviews
- What you're struggling with
- Short- and long-term career goals
During the session
- Practical discussion
- Verbal feedback
- Identification of gaps
- Advice tailored to your goals
- Interview, application or career strategy - depending on need
After the session
- Clear verbal feedback
- Specific action items
- Session meeting notes
- Follow-up questions welcome
Testimonials
What people have said
It was a great time working with you. Learnt a lot.
Working with you was an incredible learning experience.
I learnt a lot throughout this and I enjoyed working with you.
Pricing
What it costs
Simple per-session and per-review pricing. No subscriptions or bundles - book individually, as often as suits you.
1-to-1 Career Mentoring
Live online sessions, tailored to whatever you need most.
First session 50% off30 minutes
First session: £10
£20
45 minutes
First session: £15
£30
60 minutes
First session: £20
£40
Written Reviews
Detailed written feedback, delivered within 3 working days. Asynchronous - no live session included.
- CV Review - £10. Structure, clarity, impact, wording and positioning for target roles.
- LinkedIn Review - £10. Headline, About section, experience section, and overall positioning.
Referral reward
Refer someone who books and pays for any 1-to-1 session, CV review or LinkedIn review, and you'll receive 10% off your next session or review. This can be earned every time a successful referral pays.
How to Book
Booking is handled through LinkedIn
Choose what you need below - each option opens simple instructions, then takes you to LinkedIn to request it.
1-to-1 Session
Live online mentoring on CVs, applications, interviews or career strategy - tailored to you.
CV Review
Detailed written feedback on your CV, delivered within 3 working days.
LinkedIn Review
Detailed written feedback on your LinkedIn profile, delivered within 3 working days.
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Choose a servicePick a session or written review above.
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Request it on LinkedInFollow the short instructions through to my Services section.
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I'll confirm detailsI'll reply to confirm and arrange timing or next steps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who is this mentoring for?
Anyone looking for career support, especially students, graduates and early-career professionals applying for internships, placements, graduate roles or other opportunities.
Are sessions online?
Yes, all 1-to-1 mentoring sessions are online.
How do I book?
Use the LinkedIn booking buttons on the site. The button will show instructions for requesting the relevant service through the Services section on Vishal's LinkedIn profile.
How are session times arranged?
Exact times are confirmed directly over LinkedIn after a request is submitted.
What should I send before my first session?
Current CV, target roles, background, previous applications or interviews, current challenges, goals, and any other relevant context.
What happens after a 1-to-1 session?
Clients receive verbal feedback during the session, clear action items, and meeting notes. Follow-up clarification questions are also welcome.
Do I need ongoing mentoring?
No. One-off sessions are welcome. However, ongoing mentoring can be more effective because it allows Vishal to understand your goals and progress in more depth over time.
How long do CV and LinkedIn reviews take?
Written feedback is delivered within 3 working days.
Are CV and LinkedIn reviews live sessions?
No. They are standalone written reviews completed asynchronously.
How do I pay?
Payment is made by bank transfer once the session or review is confirmed.
Can I cancel or reschedule?
Yes. Plans can change. Please give as much notice as possible and another time can be arranged. Repeated last-minute cancellations or no-shows may require payment before future sessions are confirmed.
Are written reviews refundable?
CV and LinkedIn reviews are non-refundable once work has begun.
Is there a first-session discount?
Yes. The first 1-to-1 mentoring session is 50% off.
How does the referral discount work?
Refer someone who pays for a session or review and receive 10% off your next session or review. This can be earned every time a successful referral pays.
Can you guarantee I will get an interview or job offer?
No. Career mentoring is designed to improve positioning, preparation and decision-making, but outcomes vary and no interview or employment outcome can be guaranteed.
What age is the service for?
The service is currently available to clients aged 18 and over.
Ready to get clarity on your next step?
Book a session or request a written review - everything runs through LinkedIn, and I'll reply to confirm details.
Book via LinkedIn