Mock Interview Prep • Career Coaching • Job Search Strategy • PHR Certified

Stop losing jobs you were built for.

You've got the skills. But the interview room is its own game — and so is the job search. I help you walk in prepared, confident, and ready to own the conversation. Whether you need mock interview practice, job search strategy, or a full resume overhaul, Career Confidence is where you get it done.

Book Your Session Sessions via Zoom • Results-focused • Recruiter-led

About Jay Frederick

I know what they're
looking for. Now you will too.

Jay Frederick
Jay Frederick PHR | Recruiter | Career Coach Career Confidence
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PHR Certified Professional in Human Resources
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10+ Years Experience Staffing, agency, and talent acquisition
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Founder, Frederick Talent Boutique recruiting firm
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Multi-Industry Background Tech, healthcare, finance, operations
"I have reviewed thousands of resumes and conducted hundreds of interviews. I know exactly what gets candidates eliminated in the first ten minutes, and I know what makes a hiring manager stop and say yes."

I am Jay Frederick, a PHR-certified recruiter and talent acquisition professional who has spent over a decade on the other side of the hiring table. I built my career in staffing and agency work, placing candidates across industries ranging from corporate finance to healthcare operations to tech. I have sat across from nervous new grads, returning professionals who had been out for years, and executives stepping into the biggest roles of their careers.

What I kept seeing was the same problem: talented people who were fully qualified for the job, losing it in the interview because they did not know the game they were playing. They were not bad candidates. They were unprepared ones. And there is a massive difference.

That is why I built Career Confidence. It is my platform for everything I wish more job seekers knew before they walked into that room. The mock interview service is the most direct version of that work. You get real practice, real feedback, and a real strategy that you can take into your next interview and actually use.

I am not going to sugarcoat your answers or tell you everything sounds great when it does not. You are coming to me because you want to get the job, and I take that seriously. My job is to find the gaps before the hiring manager does, and help you close them.

Mock Interview Prep

Practice like it's
the real thing.

Every session is live, one-on-one, and recruiter-led. You've got the skills. Let's make sure you can show them. Pick the session that fits where you are right now.

Tier 01

Starter Session

$45

Best for: Everyone

  • 45-minute live mock interview via Zoom
  • Up to 8 behavioral and situational questions
  • Real-time coaching and feedback during session
  • Written summary with 3 key action items
  • Resume reviewed before the session
Book Starter
Most Popular

Tier 02

Deep Dive

$97

Best for: Everyone

  • 60-minute live mock interview via Zoom
  • Full behavioral, situational, and role-specific questions
  • Gap or transition narrative coaching included
  • Salary negotiation talking points
  • Detailed written feedback report
  • One follow-up email Q&A within 48 hours
Book Deep Dive

Tier 03

Total Prep

$175

Best for: Everyone

  • Resume review and detailed feedback
  • Personalized job search strategy session
  • Two full mock interviews with written feedback
  • Two follow-up calls to assess progress and adjust strategy
  • Open email communication for 30 days
  • Salary analysis and negotiation talking points
Book Total Prep
Best Value

Tier 04

Hired or Keep Trying

$99/mo

Monthly. Cancel the day you get hired.

  • Up to 2 live mock interview sessions per month
  • Resume review included every month
  • Unlimited email and DM support between sessions
  • Access to all Career Confidence digital resources
  • Interview Ready Job Search Strategy Guide included
  • Accountability check-ins to keep you moving
  • Cancel anytime, no questions asked
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Who This Is For

Wherever you are
in the journey

Interview prep is not one-size-fits-all. Your situation is specific, and so is what you need to walk in and win.

01 New Grad

Just Getting Started

You have the degree but not the experience. I help you translate academic achievements, internships, and campus involvement into language that resonates with hiring managers.

  • Entry-level behavioral question prep
  • How to talk about experience you don't have yet
  • Salary negotiation basics for first offers
  • What recruiters actually look for in new grads
02 Returning Pro

Back After a Break

Whether you stepped away for family, health, or circumstances outside your control, gaps do not disqualify you. They just require a confident narrative. We build that together.

  • Owning your gap without apologizing for it
  • Updating your story for today's job market
  • Refreshing your interview confidence from scratch
  • Addressing the elephant in the room, on your terms
03 Next Level

Going for the Promotion

Leadership interviews hit different. Executives are not asking what you did, they are asking how you think. I help you shift from executor to strategic voice in the room.

  • Executive presence and commanding delivery
  • STAR method for leadership and impact stories
  • Navigating internal promotion conversations
  • Positioning yourself for director and VP roles

Career Coaching & Job Search Support

Not just interview prep.
The whole job search.

A lot of people are great at their jobs but stuck at the job search. If that is you, the Career Coaching and Job Search Strategy Session is where we start.

Career Coaching

Job Search Strategy Session

One focused session to diagnose exactly where your job search is breaking down and build a clear plan to fix it. We look at your resume, your targeting, your outreach, and your positioning, then build a strategy you can actually execute.

  • Full audit of your current job search approach
  • Resume and LinkedIn positioning review
  • Target company and role strategy
  • Networking and outreach plan built around your strengths
  • ATS optimization and keyword strategy
  • Written action plan delivered after session
$85 60-minute session via Zoom
Book Strategy Session — $85
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Career Clarity Call

Not sure what you want next or how to position what you have done so far? This 45-minute call helps you get clear on direction, build your professional narrative, and figure out exactly what you should be going after.

$55

Book Clarity Call — $55
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Resume + LinkedIn Audit

Send me your resume and LinkedIn profile and I will send back a detailed written review with specific edits, gap analysis, and keyword recommendations within 48 hours. No fluff, no templates — actual recruiter eyes on your materials.

$45

Submit for Audit — $45

Want everything? The Hired or Keep Trying monthly plan includes job search coaching, mock interviews, resume review, and ongoing support all in one.

See Monthly Plan →

The Process

How it works

STEP 01

Book Your Session

Choose the tier that fits your needs and schedule directly through my booking page. You will receive a confirmation and a prep form.

STEP 02

Send Your Materials

Share your resume, the job description you are targeting, and your answers to the prep form so I can tailor the session to your actual goals.

STEP 03

We Run the Interview

We meet on Zoom for a live mock interview, just like the real thing. You answer, I push back, we find the gaps together in real time.

STEP 04

You Walk Away Ready

You get detailed written feedback plus action steps you can implement before your next interview. No generic advice, only what applies to you.

Monthly Membership

HIRED OR
KEEP TRYING.

One flat monthly rate. Everything you need to get hired — mock interview practice, job search strategy, resume review, and direct access to a PHR-certified recruiter. Cancel the day you land the offer.

$99/mo

No contracts. Cancel anytime.

  • ✓Up to 2 live mock interview sessions per month
  • ✓Full job search strategy session (first month)
  • ✓Resume review and refresh included monthly
  • ✓LinkedIn profile feedback
  • ✓Unlimited email and DM support between sessions
  • ✓Interview Ready Job Search Strategy Guide
  • ✓Accountability check-ins to keep you moving
  • ✓Access to all Career Confidence digital resources
Start Your Plan — $99/mo

No setup fees. No contracts. Cancel the day you get hired.

Who This Is For

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New Grads

Breaking into your field with limited experience and need consistent practice and guidance every step of the way.

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Career Returners

Back after a gap and need to rebuild your interview confidence, refresh your resume, and rebuild your strategy from scratch.

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Active Job Seekers

Applying regularly but not getting offers. Something in your process is broken — let's find it and fix it together.

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Career Changers

Pivoting industries and need help positioning your transferable skills, targeting the right roles, and telling your story.

Get Started

Ready to go all in?

Sign Me Up — $99/mo

Results

What happens
after the prep

I walked into my final round feeling like I actually knew what I was doing. Jay caught every rambling answer I had and helped me cut it down to something sharp. Got the offer.

T. MORGAN Recent grad, first corporate role in finance

After two years out of the workforce I was terrified to interview again. Jay helped me reframe my gap as a strength. Within three weeks of our session I had two offers on the table.

D. WASHINGTON Returning professional, operations management

I had been passed over for the director role twice. After Total Prep I came in with a completely different presence. I got the promotion and my manager said my interview was the strongest they had seen from an internal candidate.

K. SIMMONS Director of Marketing, promoted internally

FAQ

Common questions

If you are interviewing for your first role or an entry-level position, Starter is your move. If you have a gap to address, you are re-entering the market, or you are making a career pivot, Deep Dive gives you the time to work through the full picture. If you are targeting a director, VP, or leadership role where the stakes are high and the competition is serious, Total Prep sets you up for both rounds.

After you book, you will receive a short prep form. I need your current resume, the job description you are targeting, and a few lines about your biggest concern going into the interview. That is it. The more specific you are, the more targeted the session will be.

Absolutely. Career gaps are far more common than most job seekers realize, and most interviewers are not looking for a reason to eliminate you over one. What they are looking for is confidence and clarity when the subject comes up. That is exactly what we work on in the Deep Dive session, and it is one of the areas I focus on most with returning professionals.

Every session is 100% live and one-on-one over Zoom. No pre-recorded videos, no courses, no worksheets to complete alone. You are getting real-time feedback from a real recruiter in a real interview simulation. That is the only way this actually works.

My background spans tech, healthcare, finance, operations, and corporate services. The behavioral and leadership coaching I provide translates across industries because interview technique is mostly universal. If you have a niche role or industry-specific technical interviews, let me know upfront and we will tailor the session accordingly.

Your next
offer starts
here.

Stop going into interviews unprepared and hoping for the best. Book your session and walk in knowing you are ready.

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