Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen never planned to become an interview coach—but after conducting her 500th interview, she realized she'd learned something most candidates never see: what actually happens on the other side of the table.As a senior recruiter at major financial services and consulting firms, Sarah sat in thousands of hiring meetings where candidates' fates were decided. She heard the real reasons people got rejected (often fixable issues like poor answers to common questions) and the subtle factors that made certain candidates memorable.The turning point came when a highly qualified candidate bombed an interview for a role they were perfect for—simply because they didn't know how to articulate their experience effectively. Sarah knew she could help people avoid this.Today, Sarah specializes in interview preparation and salary negotiation. Her approach is insider-focused: she teaches the same strategies that successful candidates use, based on what actually influences hiring decisions.She helps clients with: - Behavioral interview frameworks (STAR method and beyond) - Answering difficult questions without sounding rehearsed - Reading interview cues and adjusting in real-time - Body language and presence in virtual/in-person settings - Negotiating offers without burning bridgesSarah holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and a Professional Certificate in Career Development Counseling. She's coached everyone from nervous college seniors to executives preparing for board-level interviews.Her mission: Make sure you never walk out of an interview thinking, "I wish I'd said that differently."