Good interview coach Cork

Brregzit

I don't want to just go to the first one I see advertised. It would need to be someone good.

I've never actually been to an interview couch, but I've had my fair share of experience with these career counselors and the sort. They typically are over optimistic. It's as if in their minds that they think your session with them will start a new chapter of my life. It annoys me because I often feel like I've heard it all before and that I could easily act out their part myself. I come away feeling like it's up to me if I want to get a job and that no one can really help me.

I feel like anytime I hear people talk about interview advice, like they're holding back on giving you the real advice, and that what goes on in an interview is more complex that what they're letting on. I also think they're a lot of bull**** out there on the net about interview tips. I'd like to get some good advice.

Surely there has to be some good ones out there?

OMM 0000

Brregzit wrote: »

I feel like anytime I hear people talk about interview advice, like they're holding back on giving you the real advice, and that what goes on in an interview is more complex that what they're letting on.

I've never sensed that.

Interviews are just to prove:

1) You would fit into the company

2) The stuff on your CV is accurate

3) Find out a bit more about your roles and experience

If they've called you for interview it means they already like your CV.

Typically I know pretty quickly if I want to hire someone. Within minutes. Some people they know within seconds.

Phantasos

Brregzit wrote: »

I feel like anytime I hear people talk about interview advice, like they're holding back on giving you the real advice, and that what goes on in an interview is more complex that what they're letting on. I also think they're a lot of bull**** out there on the net about interview tips. I'd like to get some good advice.

Honestly, I feel like 'interview coaches' are a waste of money. You'd be as far along picking a list of questions from the internet and getting a friend/family member to rehearse an interview with you.

What is it that you're worried about as regards attending the interview? As the above poster says, being called to interview means they like what they saw, and you just have to be presentable and personable on the day, and try to answer their questions to the best of your ability.

You can prepare for many HR-style generic questions with some semi-prepared answers, and then roll with other questions as they come at you.

Zipppy

We've had Helen up giving interview training a couple of time http://htraining.net/

Might be of use to you!

Brregzit

Phantasos wrote: »

What is it that you're worried about as regards attending the interview?

I didn't say I was worried.

OMM 0000

Brregzit wrote: »

I didn't say I was worried.

He's trying to help you. I don't think he was implying you have anxiety.

Let me re-phrase what I think he was asking:

What problem are you trying to solve?

Brregzit

OMM 0000 wrote: »

Let me re-phrase what I think he was asking:

What problem are you trying to solve?

Getting better at interviews.

OMM 0000

Brregzit wrote: »

Getting better at interviews.

I don't believe that's the problem you are trying to solve.

That sounds more like a general goal.

I think you need to be more specific about the problem.

For example, you get very nervous before interviews and it causes you to screw up. Or you don't really know how to dress up for interviews (or think you shouldn't have to dress up) so you need someone to virtually choose your wardrobe and hairstyle. Or you are on the spectrum and you struggle to talk to people. Etc.

UCD GroupThink

With the likes of this website, you don't know who you're getting first

http://www.carrollryan.com/

This one might be better:

https://slinuacareers.com/