Rebuilding Confidence After Interview Failures

Overview

After failing multiple technical interviews and experiencing a toxic work environment, Arash had very low self-esteem. Through intensive interview prep, mindset coaching, and tailored project development, he rebuilt his confidence and landed his dream role at Disney.

The Challenge

Arash came to me after a series of failed technical interviews and a demoralizing experience at his previous company. His confidence was shattered, and he struggled to see his own worth as a developer. The constant rejection had created a negative feedback loop affecting his interview performance.

The Approach

• 1

  Conducted thorough technical interview prep sessions, identifying specific weak points and building targeted practice problems

• 2

  Implemented daily journaling exercises to track progress and shift mindset from fixed to growth-oriented

• 3

  Built portfolio projects specifically aligned with Disney's tech stack and values

• 4

  Held mock interviews with detailed feedback, celebrating incremental improvements

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  Had meaningful conversations about worth, progress, and the nature of interviews as a skill to be learned

The Results

• Each prep session showed measurable improvement in both technical skills and confidence

• Developed three portfolio projects showcasing React, Node.js, and creative problem-solving

• Transformed interview anxiety into excited anticipation

• Received offer from Disney after two months of intensive collaboration

• Arash began to appreciate his own progress and recognize his worth independent of outcomes

“Joey helped me see that my worth isn't determined by interview outcomes. The technical prep was excellent, but the mindset coaching changed my life.”

— Arash, Software Engineer at Disney