How a technical expert landed a VP role at a top bank

Editor's note: Please note that names may be changed for confidentiality purposes.

Kevin’s Starting Point

When Kevin first came to Speak Fluent, he was applying for a top-tier Master’s program in quantitative finance. He was already an experienced trader. He was exceptionally strategic with a background in software development and data analysis. But in high-stakes interviews, he felt his answers lacked persuasive power. They didn’t always land with the clarity and conviction he intended.

His concern was that he wouldn’t stand out despite his qualifications.

So we focused on helping Kevin shape answers that not only demonstrated his capabilities, but positioned him as the obvious best-fit candidate.

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The Approach

Over 7 sessions, he internalized a strategic framework for answering interview questions:

• Goal-first framing: Each answer opened with a clear trait or intent, what the interviewer should remember about his character.
  
  
• Context layering: We ensured interviewers understood why each story mattered.
  
  
• Precision examples: Kevin learned to anchor his traits in highly specific examples, quantified when possible.
  
  
• Memorable takeaways: Each answer ended with a crisp, confident summary of who he was and what he brought to the table.
  
  

We also worked on delivery: pace, tone, vocal certainty, and body language that aligned with leadership presence.

The Turning Point

Shortly after refining his interview style, Kevin was unexpectedly approached for a VP-level role at Bank of America. Thanks to his preparation, he didn’t scramble. He simply reused what he had already practiced.

He structured his responses with confidence, articulated his technical and business acumen clearly, and communicated his value in a way that made him stand out, not just as a strong hire, but as a leader.

The Result

After 7 hours of sessions, he landed a VP role at one of the top 5 banks in the world.

Why It Worked

Kevin didn’t need to rehearse answers. He needed a system. Once he understood how to organize his thoughts, signal competence early, and use data to make his case, his message carried weight.

And it’s not just for interviews. Kevin now leads client conversations and team decisions with the same confidence and clarity he brought to that interview.

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