Interviews, interviews and more interviews !
Closing out on a very busy week, interview preparation a service in huge demand, largely because everyone says the same thing.
“I hate talking about myself.” followed with ” this feels like high stakes, I really want the job”
The reality is that competency-based interviews are not easy. They push people outside their comfort zone and require candidates to communicate their experience clearly, confidently and strategically under pressure.Yet a well-structured behavioural interview is actually one of the most effective ways of assessing:
capability experience communication leadership potential organisational fitThe candidates who perform best are rarely the ones with the “perfect” CV.
They are usually the candidates who prepare properly.
A few interview tips that genuinely make a difference:
Break your preparation into:• Opening
• Competencies
• Closing statement
Use the STAR method to structure examples clearly. Tailor your examples to the actual role — not your full career history. Research the organisation properly. For virtual interviews, test your technology in advance. Accept that interviews should feel slightly uncomfortable — growth often sits outside your comfort zone.A few common mistakes:
Arriving underprepared Trying to tell the panel everything Speaking only about “we” instead of your own contribution Leaving preparation until the last minute
One of the most valued parts of my interview coaching is that I actually structure the answers with clients and record personalised voice notes afterwards.Clients leave with:
their opening competency answers closing statement delivery guidanceall recorded on their phone so they can practise and build confidence before interview.
It takes much of the overwhelm out of preparation and helps people communicate their experience far more effectively under pressure.
Interview confidence is rarely about having all the answers.
It is usually about having structure, preparation and support.
