As the tech field continues to grow and undergo disruption, there’s never been a more opportune time to break onto the scene. Whether experienced in tech or looking to switch careers, Arvind Telharkar has established himself as a mentor for the ambitious, helping software engineers and graduates alike land a dream job as FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google) candidates. His personal, experienced approach meets the needs of each individual candidate, preparing them for the interviews that define their careers.
Experienced in the Tech Space
Arvind began his journey as a mentor near the end of 2021, having worked at Amazon in Amazon Web Services, Consumer Payments, and Alexa for five and a half years, interviewing candidates for tech positions along the way. He has experience implementing tech solutions, such as scalable infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI), and in what makes a tech candidate stand out.
Coaching for three years, this insider knowledge has given him the ability to offer personal strategic guidance where generic coaching services don’t cut it.
“Many other competitors are not experienced enough and have more of a generic template for interviewing,” Arvind explains. “If that had worked, everyone would have cracked Amazon and FAANG interviews.”
Unique, Personal Advice
Arvind recognizes that the rigorous interviews for FAANG candidates demand more than generic advice—what works for one person won’t work for the next. His coaching is personalized, walking through strategies for general and coding interviews differently for each aspiring engineer, giving them the advice he knows they need. It’s a matter of identifying a candidate’s strengths and weaknesses, and how his strategies can prepare them.
An In-Depth Offering
His services are the complete package. In addition to offering personalized interview strategies, Arvind works with candidates to craft the perfect resume, walking through mock interviews, and even how they should position themselves in an interview—all backed by the personalized feedback of a seasoned FAANG reviewer.
How Arvind’s Efforts Make a Difference
With the advent of AI technology, the tech field is only getting bigger and more competitive. Landing one of the few highly coveted roles that these companies offer is made far easier with insider advice, alongside coaching that makes the candidate’s valuable strengths shine through.
Arvind’s coaching efforts have garnered an audience of 14,000+ followers on LinkedIn across the United States, Canada, and India, where he posts prep materials and advice online for free. “I get several DMs every week asking for a coffee chat and advice,” Arvind says. “I have already spent a great deal of time volunteering to help people in need, asking for nothing in return.” His services have resonated with his following and resulted in much positive engagement on his page.
Building a Business by Helping Others
Moving forward, Arvind looks to establish his coaching services as a business, offering his extensive experience to a wider audience and helping FAANG candidates achieve their dreams. He places an emphasis on expanding access to top software roles by empowering more candidates to reach their aspirations, having been uniquely prepared to do so.
