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Interviews & Presentations
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Prepare & practise so you present yourself with clarity & confidence
Interview tips: read the job spec carefully and note down the essential and desirable competencies required for the role. You can then prepare, ensuring that you have specific, relevant and memorable evidence to illustrate your skills and knowledge at interview. You will want to demonstrate from your past experience that you have the competencies to bring to this role.
Your first step is to book a FREE 20-minute Zoom or phone call. You can explain what’s led you to get in touch and find out what coaching is and how it helps.
Do you want to shine at interviews?
You will need to convince the interviewer(s) that you
- can do the job,
- want to do the job and that you
- fit in with the values and culture of the organisation.
Together we will identify and promote what makes you stand out, increasing your chances of success at interview.
We will identify potential questions and consider how to answer them.
As a specialist life coach I can offer expert feedback on how you:
- present yourself
- choose & communicate key information
- convey your skills and experience in the most compelling way
Plus – you can practise again and again until you feel confident and positive about your interview. It’s especially important to prepare well for the most common questions, and for those you find most challenging.
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You are welcome to book a FREE 20-minute introductory conversation (by Zoom or phone) here to explain your reasons for getting in touch and ask any questions you have about coaching.
7 Steps to Essential Interview Preparation:
- Research the company/organisation you’re applying to, such as via their website & social media. Know their vision, mission and values.
- Make sure you fully understand what the post entails and the responsibilities.
- Be ready to back up with specific evidence all the claims you have made in your CV about your experience and competencies
- Go carefully through the job spec to ensure you meet all the competencies
- Consider what questions they are likely to ask and prepare for them
- Think too what you want to ask them!
- Make sure your enthusiasm for the company/organisation and role shine through. After all, you are applying for this role, not any role!
PS What’s the worst question you could be asked? Note that down too along with how you would answer it!
The benefits of early preparation
Good preparation not only helps you do well on the day, it helps you feel more confident beforehand and at interview. There’s lots you can do even before you put in an applicaton or know which role or organisation you’re applying to. For example, make a list of your key competencies and note an example for each that superbly illustrates your skills and qualities and demonstrates your achievements. This will assist you in writing an application as well as when you get that call or email inviting you for interview. It helps pre-empt the eleventh hour searching for examples and great stories (evidence) to tell.
The Don’ts of Interviews
Don’t leave your portfolio at home
Keep a list to refer to each time you go for an interview of everything you’ll need, documents the company asked to see, previous work as relevant such as an innovative design you’ve created, Powerpoint presentation, bag or briefcase, mobile and more…Ensure you have everything ready the previous day. This way you’ll look, and feel, ready on the day.
Don’t let your nerves get the better of you
Having taken such care up until now, be sure to make the best of on the day. Arrive in good time, show your enthusiasm from the outset. Avoid fidgeting and other distracting habits like tapping fingers or feet. Don’t allow nerves to cause you to overtalk, waffle, brag, or speak at the pace of a hundred metre race! Rather share calmly your experience, knowledge, skills and motivation.
Don’t talk negatively
Talking negatively about your current employer, your colleagues, your boss or your profession will wave a red flag to the interviewer. If you’re unhappy at work and are asked why you’re leaving, turn it around to talk about positive reasons, such as wanting to develop, and your strong interest in this role and organisation.
What clients say
Thanks to Lucy, I have achieved my dream of working abroad. She helped me through the whole process, from the review and editing of my CV and cover letter, to the interview. I gained more confidence and couldn't get better advice from a highly competent personal coach. I strongly recommend her services.
I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude for all your support and guidance throughout this challenging process of finding the right role. Your knowledge, support and information have been very valuable and important to me.
“I have just been offered a role I’ve dreamed of and Lucy’s help has been invaluable. As soon as we spoke on the phone I felt very welcome. She was extremely organised from the start. She studied the job description and my application, gave me advice on my CV & cover letter, and helped me grow my confidence and prepare for the interview, all of which ultimately contributed to me being the successful candidate. It was also great value for the money. I am very grateful to Lucy and hope to work with her in the future.”
I want to thank you for your wisdom and advice. I did secure the role!
“I wanted to let you know that I have secured what I hope is my dream job. It is entirely thanks to you that I got the role. Without the advice and interview skills you gave me I would never have got through the first interview. You completely changed my interview prep and performance. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
"You gave me guidance in how I should structure my answers and I found the practice interview sessions invaluable. I walked into the interview feeling more confident than I ever thought possible. I'm pleased to say I've just been offered the position and I could not have done it without your assistance,"
"After a number of unsuccessful job interviews, I realised I needed some interview coaching. Lucy was instrumental in helping me secure the job I wanted. She really took the time to understand the role I was being interviewed for, and to ask me pertinent questions relating to my experience and skills. Lucy's approach was very supportive and non-judgemental and she provided me with constructive feedback in our interview practice sessions, that helped me improve my performance enormously. This feedback included how to manage presentation nerves, structuring a clear response and providing illustrative examples. I am delighted as I was offered the job on the very same day!"
"We went through potential interview questions and wrote mock answers, I found it very helpful to actually practice the interview with Lucy, as it allowed me to assess the interviewer's possible reactions to my answers & to how I came across, providing me with a much needed confidence boost for the real thing,"
How do you feel about giving presentations?
Anxious? Scared? If we’re honest, most of us are!
I can help you feel comfortable and prepared for giving presentations during your interview.
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