Interview Coaching: The Secret To Securing Your Next Job

Interviews are often the most daunting part of the job search process. Most clients that I have worked with over the years struggle with self confidence, anxiety and the ability to find the right words to make a great impression during the job interview.

Interview Coaching really helps you prepare for the interview and significantly enhances your opportunity to be the successful candidate. You will walk into a job interview with confidence in yourself, have ready to-go answers to any question that comes your way and the ability to showcase your skills and expertise.

Here are the 7 key reasons that Interview Coaching is the secret to securing your next job offer.

1. Improved Confidence

• • Preparation and Practice:

Interview coaching involves preparation and practice such as mock interviews and practicing responses to common interview questions. It helps you become more familiar with the interview process, reduces anxiety and boosts your confidence.

• • Feedback and Support:

You will receive constructive feedback and support from an interview coach who sees and hears your responses objectively. An interview coach will help you identify areas for improvement and support you with developing tailored responses.

2. Enhanced Communication Skills

• • Articulated Responses:

An interview coach will support you to articulate your thoughts clearly and concisely, making your responses more compelling.

• • Non-Verbal Communication:

In addition to your verbal responses, you will receive tips on body language, eye contact, and other non-verbal cues that can make a strong positive impression at your next job interview.

3. Tailored Strategies

• • Personalised Advice:

Interview coaching is tailored to your unique strengths, weaknesses and your specific career goals. As part of my service, I provide personalised strategies that generic advice often misses.

• • Specific Roles and Industries:

An experienced Career Coach will also offer insights and tips relevant to specific roles you are interested in or industries with their knowledge and expertise.

4. Mastering Behavioural Questions

• • STAR Technique:

As part of my interview coaching service, I support candidates with a structured approach known as the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) technique to effectively answer behavioural questions. This is by far one of the greatest techniques to answer almost any question that comes your way.

• • Real-life Examples:

Interview coaching helps you prepare real-life examples that highlight your skills and achievements relevant to the job you have applied for.

5. Understanding the Employer’s Perspective

• • Research and Insights:

You will be guided on how to research potential employers, understand their values and culture, and tailor responses to align with what the employer is looking for.

• • Interview Etiquette:

Learning about proper interview etiquette, including dress code, punctuality and follow-up procedures, enhances your professionalism to create a lasting impression.

6. Addressing Weaknesses

• • Identifying Gaps:

We all have weaknesses and opportunities to learn every day. I support candidates to identify, address and overcome any potential weaknesses for your job interview.

• • Overcoming Challenges:

An interview coach will also provide strategies to handle difficult questions or situations, such as gaps in employment or lack of specific experience. When these strategies are in place you will feel more comfortable responding and overcome any barriers.

7. Increased Success Rate:

• • Higher Job Offers:

When candidates participate in interview coaching they often have higher success rates in securing job offers more efficiently. The whole job search process can be time consuming and lengthy if you are not prepared with all the right tools and strategies. This also supports negotiating remuneration and the confidence to do so.

• • Career Advancement:

Effective interview coaching can help not only in securing the job but also supports you to negotiate better terms and conditions, as well as remuneration with confidence.

There’s an increasing trend in recent years where job seekers are being asked to submit videos when applying for jobs as part of the screening process. If this is something that you have been requested to do, you may like to read my article, How to Prepare Your Video for the Job Interview Process which outlines what you need to do to prepare for and record a video to make an impactful first impression.

Overall, interview coaching equips job seekers with the tools and techniques needed to present yourself more effectively, making you more competitive and successful in the job market.

You may also like to follow me on Instagram for insightful and practical interviewing and career tips. If you are frustrated by your job search journey, I encourage you to book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with me to support your next career move.

-Marina Pitisano