INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
Client Testimonials
John Ryan, Engineer
My session with Laura focused on specific points I felt had let me down in previous interviews. We went over “difficult questions” and discussed how best to handle them. I had been out of work for nearly a year and after speaking to Laura felt confident that I could explain this gap in a very positive manner in interviews. Once you feel comfortable about what you are going to say, you project an air of confidence and self belief.
Sarah Jenkinson, UCD Graduate
Through working closely with Laura, I changed my CV from being a narrowly focused academic-based document to having a more rounded skills-based format. Qualities sought by employers were highlighted, and illustrated through citing sports achievements, summer work placements and voluntary work undertaken. My CV was suddenly brought to life, was focused, punchy, concise and captured attention. Job well done!
Kieran O’Donovan, Solicitor
In the current economic climate, there are much fewer job opportunities available and the competition is fierce for each role. I had been of the opinion that getting a one-to-one interview was as good as getting the job, but that is no longer the case. I was utterly confident that I would be brilliant, and be able to handle anything thrown at me but I didn't want to look back on the interview with any regrets, so I decided to go to see Laura at Interview Techniques. It was a wake-up call for me, I was pulled up on weak answers or the ones where I sold myself short. I learned that good answers make good interviews. Laura and I discussed the answers I gave and through her expertise it became clear to me what improvements I needed to make. My real interview was much more focused, polished and professional than it have been otherwise. I couldn't have asked for more than that.
Jonathan Mooney, Financial Controller
Laura helped me to design a commercially focused CV, highlighting how I contributed to each company I had worked for. Feedback was very positive – reflecting that fact that employers now want to see how you will contribute to their company’s success. The final document was much more heavyweight and clearly outlined what I could bring to the table to a future employer
Sarah Maloney, Lecturer
Interview coaching with Laura was a rewarding process for me. Her confident and reassuring manner helped me to identify where my own strengths lay and how to present these coherently to an employer. By the end of the session, I felt energised and knew I was giving a convincing, articulate performance.
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