Do I Really Need a Coach?

If you're feeling confident about your upcoming interview and have generally experienced success in getting an offer afterward, then I would not recommend investing in an interview coach.

Otherwise, below are six common scenarios where an interview coach can help:

"I don't have time. Just tell me what I need to know… fast!"

Your interview was just booked and is coming up soon!
There is a lot of general interview advice and sample interview questions online... but you don't have time to wade through it all, pick out what is relevant for you, and practice for the interview ahead of time.

Focus that precious prep time on the targeted areas that will help you most!
An Interview Coach will let you know what is likely to be asked, and will give you advice and feedback that is specific to you and the role.

"I'm so nervous!"

It's natural to feel nervous before an interview, but for some people, it can go so far as to negatively impact how they present themselves, both verbally and non-verbally.

An Interview Coach can provide you with impactful advice on how to deal with your nervousness so

that it doesn't act as a barrier in presenting yourself at the interview.

"I'm getting interviews but no job offers. How come?"

This is definitely a sign that some targeted coaching may be helpful. You have the right qualifications on paper, but there may be a disconnect during the interview that is preventing you from getting an offer.

Identify what is going wrong during the interview, and how you can maximize your chance of success next time. An Interview Coach will do a mock interview and will give you feedback on both verbal and non-verbal behaviours.

"This job opportunity is really important and I need to stand out!"

Your upcoming job interview can be a chance to score your dream job, leave a toxic workplace, or finally start earning money after a period of unemployment.
Whatever the reason, this interview really matters!

Having a talent selection expert as your personal coach ahead of time, rather than simply evaluating you during your interview, is a major advantage!

When you can't leave things to "hope" and "luck", the relatively small investment in an interview coach will ensure you are maximally prepared for success. An Interview Coach will tell you what to expect, help you stand out, and avoid common pitfalls that you may be unaware of.

"I don't have much interview experience. I don't know what to expect or how to prepare."

First job out of school? Switching careers? Or haven't been on the job market in years?
Unfortunately, the first several interviews for people in this scenario end up being part of their interview learning curve, resulting in many unnecessary missed job opportunities. As well, self-confidence can be negatively impacted from the professional rejection experienced during this phase.

An Interview Coach will fast-track your learning curve and avoid those unnecessary mistakes. They will give you tips on how to creatively connect your past experience to the upcoming job opportunity, to help you maximize your chance of success.

"I've had work history issues and don't know what to say."

You may have experienced issues in your past jobs, such as being fired, laid off, frequently switching employers, or long gaps between jobs.
Candidates often feel uncomfortable speaking about these issues, and end up oversharing or sounding negative.

An Interview Coach can help you speak about these issues in a clear, positive, and professional manner.