3 Benefits Of Interview Coaching

By Ruoro Kairu 

Interviewing for a job can be challenging, more so if you haven’t attended an interview in a while. If you’re attending an interview for a higher position than you currently hold, or are being interviewed in a competitive company, the process can be even more intimidating.

Panel interviews are also a common fear for most job seekers.

What can you do to increase your odds of getting the job after your interview? This is what Chris, who has an interview scheduled for next week, wanted to find out. Chris is sure he has the qualities the company is looking for. However, in the last three months, he has attended a number of interviews – each time receiving the same regret notice. Since he is sure of his skills, he was looking at what could be going wrong in the interview. When I suggested him having a mock interview coach with one of our interview coaches, he dismissed the idea. Chris did not see the need for an interview coach. In his own words, he thought his ‘experience and expertise would speak for themselves.’

Like Chris, you too may be thinking you do not need an interview coach, while it is the one factor holding you back.

To start us off, I would like us to examine who exactly needs the services of an interview coach.

You need an interview coach if;

• You’re nervous before interviews. Having a mock interview and practicing with the coach will help you feel more prepared and comfortable for an interview.
• You’ve been called to several interviews but you don’t get the job. An experienced interview coach will be able to address what the issue might be.
• It’s been a while since your last interview. An interview coach will help you practice and rediscover skills you haven’t used for some time.
• You’re about to interview for your dream job. If you’re about to be interviewed for a job you’ve desired for a long time, it would help if you put your best foot forward.

What are the benefits you’ll gain from an interview coaching session?

Having a mock interview session is making an investment in your career. Like any other investment, you need to see a return. Here are some of the benefits you’ll experience when you see an interview coach.

Read on to see the benefits of an interview coach.