Job Interviews

Interview-skills coaching usually emphasises the importance of preparing answers to the questions you’re likely to be asked. I will certainly do that too, but it’s essential to balance this with wider thinking and other forms of preparation; otherwise, the risk is you’ll sound insincere. The best answer may not even be the ‘right’ answer, the best answer is the one that demonstrates clearly to the interviewer that this company needs you.

A successful interview is one where interviewer and candidate find out what they need to about each other in order for both to make the right decision. On your side, this means presenting the aspects of the authentic you that show you’re a good fit with the organisation. It’s all genuine, just clearly packaged, labelled and delivered so as to give the interviewer the information they need without them having to make any effort.

Hiding your light under a bushel is wasting your time and the interviewer’s: you’ve got to make it clear why you’re an excellent candidate. On the other hand, letting somebody know how fantastic you are, without sounding boastful, arrogant or annoying, can be a bit of an art. I can help you find the right tone and set yourself apart from the competition in a positive and productive way.