Sometimes, we're stuck facing an important decision, and individually thinking it through - even from all angles - doesn't quite cut it. We need someone with unique perspective that can guide us towards the best path and coach us to make tough calls. That was exactly why I came to Will at The MBA Way. I work for a Fortune 100 company and have an MBA in Marketing. I've been fortunate to have built a career and the respect of others. Recently, I was approached by a Marketing Manager in my company about a job opening that needed to be filled quickly. I'd been happy in my currently role for 8 months, but this new opportunity seemed really diverse and would make me a more well-rounded marketer. I struggled trying to make the right choice: do I apply, do I let it go, will there be another chance later, should I jump on it now?! That's where Will came in. I needed career guidance to sort out what I wanted my long-term career path to be, and understand which job would help me achieve my goals. Will challenged me to think about what I needed now, how would my day-to-day be different, what would make me happiest both in short and long term. He gave me great advice, coaching me to listen to my gut while bringing reason into the equation too. We had various sessions where he listened closely to my thoughts and brought up aspects of my reactions and even biases I would have never noticed. I gave me a perspective I couldn't have had tackling this important decision alone. It was also really great that he had experience in this kind of situation and in corporate business environments so he really could relate. I totally would recommend Will for career guidance and coaching. He's fun, caring and professional, and was the perfect person to help evaluate my special career situation! read more

Wow! I requested a quote and Will got back to me right away to let me know that he has moved away from resume assistance, but would still be willing to provide some feedback/review for a fee. I believe I need more assistance at this time, but he also sent me a FREE guide for building the perfect resume! In this day and age, not many things are provided for free, so I figured the least I could do is give him a shoutout for that! Excellent customer service is always the best model...I'm sure whatever your needs are you will be in great hands! read more

I wish I could give even more stars, because Will seriously deserves it. I graduated from UC Berkeley, worked for a few years and ran my own business before I decided that I wanted to go back to school. I took the GRE, and then spent a couple months sort of lost on the next steps for applying to grad school. After contacting Will, he walked me through all of that and helped me build a game plan. He went above and beyond what we had initially agreed upon, and demonstrated he was truly invested in seeing me succeed. I'm going to keep this brief since he has plenty of long, glowing reviews--Will is awesome and you absolutely need to work with him. read more

Will helped me when I was applying for masters programs for grad school and he was super knowledgeable about what would make me a competitive candidate. After I finished my bachelors, it took me a while to figure out what I wanted to do next. Will helped me process my goals with different exercises, and eventually I realized my passion was working with students, so I went back to school for a masters in education. He then guided me through the application process, prepped me for interviews, and honestly just gave me the confidence I needed to make sure I was putting my best foot forward. After I got accepted and finished my program, he helped review my cover letters and resume for jobs and I got the first job I interviewed for, which was the perfect job for me right out of grad school. Will's a go-getter kind of person. He's really easy to talk to, non-judgmental, and knows a lot about what's needed to get you where you want to be. I definitely suggest reaching out if you're looking for some support and guidance! read more

I worked with Will when I was applying to USC for grad school. I've never been able to sell myself or my skills until I talked to him. I was blown away by his knowledge and his genuine investment in my success. He gave me the confidence to walk into any room, academically and professionally. He helped create a game plan to highlight my achievements while fitting in with what my desired program was looking for in an ideal candidate. Not only did I get in, I also got a scholarship offer with his help! I wouldn't have gotten to where I am without Will. Help yourself by letting him help you! read more

Will is so good at what he does! I thought I had a decent enough resume, but after seeing one that Will created for a friend of mine, I was blown away and decided to have him update mine too! I sent Will my existing resume (which, btw, I'd already spent SO much time trying to perfect) and he turned it into a completely new, beautiful version that is way beyond anything I could've created on my own. My new resume knocks my old one out of the park! Will made it extremely visually appealing, but on top of that, he also streamlined the text portion to be clear, concise, and compelling. I'd spent hours trying to shorten the bullet points listing out things I'd done at previous jobs, but somehow Will found a way to take my descriptions to the next level and make what I did at each job sound more impressive without exaggerating at all. I was so happy with how it all looked that I had Will create a matching branded cover letter to go with my resume. I didn't even know matching cover letters were a thing, but I love the one he made and will only be using that template from here on out! I know there are probably tons of people out there who build resumes, but I cannot recommend Will or his quality of work enough! I've already received numerous compliments on my resume, and I will definitely be recommending him to friends in the future! read more

No one likes to feel lost or unsure of what direction to take. It is easy to feel overwhelmed when looking to better your career OR education. Thankfully, Will can change that for you and did for me. I can't applaud him enough for his sincere, yet completely comical relief in truth. He guides you with extreme sincerity and passion. I would highly recommend working with Will if you are looking to gain traction in your career or education. Working with someone who has taken unique steps in his success, he is an incredible person to lean on and learn from. Thanks, Will! read more

When I graduated from UCSD, I went straight into a conventionally awesome engineering job. It had great pay, perks, and overall, looked great on paper. So why didn't I feel great? Will helped me evaluate my current situation and figure out a career switch that combined my skills with my interests. I was pretty nervous to reenter the job market without the help of my career services, but he really helped me learn how to show my value and standout during interviews. I'm now a Product Launch Strategist and couldn't be happier in my career. I get to stretch my technical and creative muscles on a daily basis and am thriving in my current role. If you're looking to switch careers, but need a little help showing your value and standing out during the application process, there is no other way than The MBA Way! read more

Working with Will is amazing. I attended undergrad at Stanford, which provided me with an amazing education and alumni network to tap into. However, I was taught how to leverage that network and take my applications to the next level. He also can help with your resume, essays, and interviews when applying to graduate schools. Will offers career coaching heading into the application process, which helps already strong candidates as well as those needing a boost. It doesn't matter how strong of a candidate you are, it always helps to have a knowledgeable third party guiding you through the process and helping you reflect on any obstacles you encounter along the way. If you're applying to grad school or applying to jobs, be sure to consider The MBA Way. read more

Will is very patient and helps me develop my resume within a week !

I reached out to Will after I saw all his awesome reviews, and after emailing him..I knew he was the right one to help me with my grad school admissions paper! Will listened and was very interactive. I was very lost on how to make my admissions papers sound perfect, but he was the final touch to my papers and I couldn't be more relieved with him!! read more

I worked with Will when I was applying to law school and have continued to work with him since as I apply for jobs. He's been an asset the whole way through. He's knowledgeable, flexible, and willing to work at my speed. For school applications, Will knows what it takes to create a stand-out application, identify your most marketable skills, and promote yourself--which was initially tough for me. At the end of the process, I was accepted at my dream school. For career advice, Will has been a great resource for identifying my needs and wants, finding the right job for me, and helping me chart a career path. He's patient, knowledgeable about my industry, and eager to take the time to learn about me. For job applications, Will is great at helping with business literacy, as well developing the soft skills that seal the deal on an interview. In typical fashion, Will helped me land a job at a Vault 10 law firm. I'll also add that even though I don't live in San Diego anymore, Will is great to work with remotely. Can't recommend him enough. read more

The owner Will is a knowledgeable guy and easy to connect with. Really wants to see you succeed and gives you multiple avenues and ideas if one way isn't working. From blog posts to tip sheet PDFs The MBA Way offers a lot of information that helps for a job hunter. Very helpful! read more

Will is an amazing mentor with an impressive track record of personal success that inspires confidence in his advice. Furthermore, he truly gets people, which allows him to provide invaluable insight into navigating workplace interactions. read more

Will has been an amazing source of advice, resource and continuous help throughout my career change. I've wanted to transition from Entertainment PR to Sports PR for years, which is no easy task, and Will was the first one to help me perfect a standout resume, and prep me through interview questions and even job search. He is extremely resourceful and will make this usually painful process an enjoyable ride. It was pretty amazing to see how much he knew about each individual career path; he knew what the entertainment world wanted to see in prospect employees, as much as he knew how to make my resume appeal to the sports world. There are certain key words, and phrases he helped me include in my resume I wouldn't necessarily have thought of, even as someone who does PR for a living! Safe to say, thanks to him and his continuous support I've landed the job of my dreams (hint hint, for the NBA) within just weeks of him helping me! So yes, I recommend The MBA Way to just about anyone.Will will pour his whole heart and expertise to make sure you achieve your goal(s). He's the perfect guy whether you have one quick question or need to be walked through it all. read more

Will was such a pleasure to work with. He helped me immensely in cleaning up my resume, and he also helped me finally take the daunting plunge into self-employment and entrepreneurship. I can't say it enough -- having support from someone like him was so key to me making such a huge step in my life, and I couldn't be more thankful to him. He is super responsive, professional, positive, and overall a joy to work with. Thank you, Will, for all of your help!! read more

A few years after graduating with a bachelors from UCLA and an MFA from Loyola Marymount with all the ambition in the world, I found myself stuck in a cycle of similar TV entertainment jobs that sounded envious on paper but left me feeling listless and defeated. Will helped me take a step back and look at the bigger picture of where I wanted to go, and why I wanted to be a creative in the entertainment industry in the first place. He helped me revamp my outdated resume and with how to develop a networking strategy to get me contacts at the target companies that would be more in line with my goals and values. That led to me getting my foot in the door and a subsequent interview at my dream company in New York City. Will even communicated with me over skype while I was across the country, and now I'm working an amazing job at National Geographic. read more

I am really happy with my decision to work with Will. After law school, I was struggling in a position that unfulfilling professionally and decided to hire Will. He was incredibly approachable and tireless in efforts to assist me. He developed an effective plan to identify my priorities and help me reach my goals. In just a few weeks, I was able to identify specific jobs, put together a compelling application, and secure multiple offers. Will's expertise was instrumental every step of the way, particularly with crafting a narrative for my cover letter and guiding me through several intensive mock interviews. I now have a job I love at a prestigious firm. I really recommend The MBA Way!! Do yourself a favor and hire Will. read more

Will's coaching saved me a lot of heart ache. I was dissatisfied with where my career was headed and wasn't sure where to go. I was sending out resume after resume and wasn't hearing back. Then came a recommendation. Will's name was floating in my inbox for some time before I decided to reach out to him. I wasn't sure whether or not he could truly help. Upon our first consultation, I could tell how knowledgeable he was in career development. I decided to work with The MBA Way to take my career to the next level. He showed me fantastic techniques for setting and meeting career goals. We rebuilt my professional image from the ground up starting with the most basic, my resume. We moved on to creating a road map for where I want to be. In the past, this has been such an all-consuming process, but with Will's help, it was a breeze. He aided me in getting my career on the right track. Will is genuinely dedicated to the success of his clients. I recommend him to anyone looking to take a step forward in their career, especially if you aren't sure how. read more

I liked my job and had been at the company for about five years, but when thinking about my next steps in my career, I really wanted a new challenge and a chance to diversify my experience. After a few weeks of investigating different companies and roles, not receiving any callbacks or email responses, I was starting to feel a bit discouraged and I wasn't sure of what to do next. That's where Will came in. After discovering him on LinkedIn and reading his yelp reviews, I was very interested in his coaching and teaching; after our first consult I knew he was the man for the job. Not only did Will help me prepare for the many interviews I ended up landing, but he also helped me prioritize what was most important to get my dream roll - reminding me it's not always about the resume but about the connections I already had and could build. After going through a successful and long interview process at a large tech company I was offered my dream role! Will took his coaching even a step further and helped me negotiate for a salary that was above my expectation. I am so grateful for his help and stewardship in my career and look forward to my next big opportunity as his partnership is so much more than a one-off, but a career long coach! read more

I had the need for some last-minute interview coaching and contacted Will for that. He generously shared his time. During the coaching session, Will was very focused and helpful. You can tell that he takes it very seriously and wants to help. And he has the knowledge and sharpness to be able to help. At the end of session, I was quite tired and he was ready to share more time and offer more advice. The experience far exceeded my expectation, and I am more than impressed and grateful. Having worked with him now I know all the other five-star reviews are real! :D read more

The MBA Way helped me shape my career and I cannot be more thankful for the exceptional quality service that Will provided me. After serving for over 5 years of active duty, I decided it was time to transition to civilian life and start the MBA process. Will helped me identify my goals, objectives, and career goals. He provided continuous and detailed feedback throughout the application process. He routinely went out of his way and helped me craft high quality and sound applications. Not only is Will incredibly gifted and reliable, but his ability to help clarify and detail my military background in a understandable and concise manner proved critical to my numerous accepted applications. His career counseling, savvy resume construction, and MBA knowledge not only can help individuals looking to start the next chapter in their respective career, but also military individuals looking for a smooth transition to civilian life. The MBA Way has my strongest recommendation! Thank you Will. read more

Will is professional, creative and respond quickly. Highly recommend to others. Pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable about branding

Great job with my LinkedIn profile! Will was great to work with and completed the work within the time he said. Also, he followed up to ensure I was totally happy with his work. Highly recommend Will. read more