Interview Coaching for HR Professionals

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Interview coaching

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HR interview-preparation coaching to help you get the job

As an HR professional, you’re probably used to overseeing interviews. But that doesn’t make it any less nerve-racking to be the one in the hot seat.

Whether you’re feeling nervous, haven’t been interviewed in years, or are aiming for a different kind of role, I’m here to help.

As someone who’s worked in HR and now coaches HR professionals, I understand both sides of the interview table and can help you approach yours with confidence.

Empathy, expertise and empowerment are at the heart of my approach. I’ll take the time to understand your exact concerns about the interview, so your coaching is tailored specifically to you.

I’ve supported many HR professionals in preparing for interviews and successfully securing their next role, and I’d love to help you too.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Settle interview nerves (learn more in podcast episode 49)

  • Sell yourself confidently

  • Predict which questions you’re likely to be asked

  • Tackle difficult questions (learn more in podcast episode 51)

  • Answer competency-based questions (learn more in podcast episode 50)

  • Answer values-based questions

  • Use the STAR technique effectively

  • Rehearse and deliver an impressive presentation

  • Build rapport with your interviewers

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3 steps to interview confidence

Step 1:

Connecting

Get in touch to let me know which aspects of interviewing you’d like help with, and to ask any questions you may have.

Step 2:

Confirming

If you’d like to go ahead with interview coaching, I’ll get you booked in for your sessions. Before your first session, it’s really helpful if you can share the job description or advertisement for the role you’re interviewing for, along with your CV.

Step 3:

Coaching

I usually recommend 2 x 1-hour coaching sessions on different days. Spreading them out gives you time to practise what you’ve learnt in between. If you’re on a tight deadline, we can arrange both sessions on the same day. If you’d like, I can also record the sessions so you can watch them back afterwards instead of taking notes.

Reviews

“As a HR professional I knew on paper I had the experience for the roles I wanted, and the understanding of the practicalities around applying, but confidence-wise I was completely lost. Having spent two years post-maternity leave in a role that wasn’t the best use of my skills, imposter syndrome had hit hard.
With an interview looming I booked a session with Fay, almost immediately into the session I knew I had made the right decision. Fay is warm, sincere and knowledgeable and was able to identify quickly what support I needed. She confidently but sensitively critiqued my prepped interview responses in addition to providing feedback on the context of a presentation for a later stage in the process. She just gets it! In all our dealings her manner and professionalism have absolutely been fundamental in the success of not just our sessions but me securing my new role! Thank you, Fay.”
Maxine Dash, Head of People

Frequently Asked Questions

To help you feel fully prepared and confident for your interviews, we typically guide our coaching clients through 2 x 1-hour coaching sessions. The total investment for these personalised sessions is £400. This can be paid upfront in full, or in two convenient monthly instalments of £200.

All interview coaching sessions take place online via Zoom or Teams. Alternatively, if you’re located close to Banstead (in Surrey), you’re welcome to have the sessions in person at our office.

We’d be delighted to support you with further interview coaching sessions if you would like us too. Once you’ve had your initial two interview coaching sessions, you’re welcome to book more sessions on an hourly ‘pay as you go’ basis (at £200 per hour).

Get in touch and improve your interview skills

To sign up for interview coaching, or to ask any questions