Career coaches see resumes that claim expert-level skills after a weekend video course. We push back kindly, asking for artifacts that prove repetition under time pressure. A solid lab memo beats a dozen tool names with no context.
We also rehearse answers for gaps: employment breaks, unrelated prior roles, and imperfect English phrasing in high-stakes calls. The point is resilience, not performance polish that cracks under follow-up questions.
Finally, we connect learners to alumni interview practice only when they have materials ready. The constraint keeps sessions respectful of volunteer time and raises the quality of feedback.