Expert Interview Coaching

Interview Coaching Designed For Every Stage of Your Career Journey.

Whether you are preparing for your first interview, pursuing career advancement, or transitioning industries, High-Stakes Interviewing provides structured coaching designed to help you communicate your value authentically, clearly, concisely, and confidently.

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Who I Serve

Interview Coaching Designed For Every Stage of Your Career Journey.

Students

Preparing for scholarships, internships, and career opportunities.

Recent Graduates

Building confidence and communication skills.

Early Career Professionals Coaching Plans

Strengthening interview performance for career growth opportunities.

Mid-Level Professionals

Communicating experience and leadership value effectively.

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Career Transitioners

Preparing confidently for new industries and career paths.

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Get practical interview tips in one place. This checklist will help you identify the steps you need to execute to be prepared for your next interview.

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Why Clients Choose High-Stakes Interviewing

Actionable Feedback

Receive practical guidance you can immediately apply.

15 Years of HR Experience

Learn from real-world hiring and talent acquisition expertise.

Proven Frameworks

Structured preparation strategies that improve performance.

Personalized Coaching

Every session is customized around your goals and experience level.

Confidence Building

Strengthen your communication skills and interview presence.

Are You Prepared? Let’s Make Sure You Are.

Whether you are preparing for your first interview, pursuing career advancement, or transitioning into a new opportunity, High-Stakes Interviewing provides the tools and strategies to help you succeed confidently.

Interview Coaching Packages

Customized coaching designed around your goals.

Every coaching package is tailored to your unique needs, priorities, and career objectives.

Lead time for the interview preparation session is a minimum of 7 days. 

For emergency prep sessions less than 7 days, see FAQ's on Contact page.

 

Refresher Interview Package

75-Minutes of Coaching | 1 Session

$ 150

Ideal for experienced professionals who need a focused tune-up before an upcoming interview or to ensure they are ready when the opportunity presents itself. This single-session package sharpens your communication style, reinforces proven techniques, and ensures you walk in polished, prepared confidence.

Essential Interview Package

2.5 Hours of Coaching | 3 Sessions

$ 295

Designed for candidates who want to build a strong foundation for interviews from the ground up. Over three focused sessions, you’ll develop the interview communication skills, strategic framing, and confident presence needed to ace any interview.

Premium Interview Package

4 Hours of Coaching | 4 Sessions

$ 495

Our most comprehensive offering is designed for candidates who are committed to mastering the interview process. Across four in-depth sessions, you’ll refine your interview communication skills, complete two mock interviews, and gain the knowledge to negotiate your salary with confidence. You will have the confidence to ace any interview.

Job Interview Preparation is Critical for Success

Out of all the hiring managers surveyed, 90% of hiring managers believe that proper prep is a key factor in landing the job, yet 47% of candidates are rejected simply for having little to no knowledge about the company.

Here are other key statistics you should know:

The First Impression: Nearly 30.1% of recruiters make a hiring decision in the first five minutes of an interview.

The Importance of Eye Contact: 65% of hiring managers will reject a candidate who fails to maintain eye contact. 

Preparation Pays Off: Candidates should ideally spend 5 to 10 hours researching the company and practicing common questions before their interview. 

Virtual Readiness: Over 86% of organizations use virtual interview technology, making technical checks and environmental setup essential.

1-Hour Virtual Webinar

An interactive group session ideal for individuals who want a structured, engaging overview of interview fundamentals in an accessible and affordable format.

$ 105.00
  • All group sessions are comprised of small groups to ensure the effectiveness of the sessions.
  • *See the links below to reserve your spot.
  • Communicating Value: Make Them Remember You
  • Establishing Fit: Show You Belong From Day One
  • Promoting Likeability: Avoid the Mistakes That Cost You the Offer

Key Statistics on Interview Preparation

Preparing for an interview demonstrates engagement, skills, and credibility. When a candidate is prepared for an interview, the interviewer feels appreciation for their time and effort to coordinate the interview.

Here are the statistics you should know:

Lack of Knowledge: Per insights reported by TeamStage, 47% of recruiters immediately reject candidates simply for not knowing enough about the company they are interviewing with.

General Unpreparedness: In a study covering recent college graduates, 1 in 5 employers reported that these applicants are generally unprepared when it comes to interviewing for a job.

Lack of Offers: Between 50% and 65% of candidates who make it to the interview stage never receive a job offer, often due to a failure to control the conversation or properly outline their value proposition.

Prep Time: Indeed, notes that successful candidates typically invest 5 to 10 hours researching and preparing for an interview.

What Clients Are Saying

“After 20+ years into my career, I was amazed that Sonja at High Stakes Interviewing was still able to identify areas where I could polish and refine skills I thought were already strong. Through her self-assessment process and mock interview sessions, she instinctively brought out the best in me — helping me build confidence in areas I had previously accepted as weaknesses. Thanks to her coaching, I now look forward to the interviewing process and have the tools to present myself as a "must-have" candidate to employers.”

Kimberly

“Working with Sonja at High Stakes Interviewing was a game-changer for my interview preparation. She helped me craft thoughtful, targeted questions to ask at the end of an interview, and gave me a clear, confident framework for tackling one of the most common — and most challenging — interview questions: "Tell Me About Yourself." I now feel fully equipped and ready to make a strong impression in any interview.”

Sadie
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