Senior Interview Skills Training SS

I recently used Patricia Tiernan from Leap Coaching for interview skills and ppt presentation skills for a senior promotion interview at work.

I downplayed the importance of a 10-minute PPT presentation – but as Patricia rightly pointed out, it is the interviewer’s first impression of you. She gave me some invaluable advice on how to structure it and what to say to get my skills and key message across clearly and succinctly. She reviewed my slides and provided some really useful websites and sources specific to ppt presentations.

I also did interview skill training. I was struggling to connect the competencies required to my own experiences from which I had plenty to draw from. I also panic when asked a simple question. The training had a big impact in terms of teaching me the appropriate language to use, to stay calm, to think about what I am being asked, and I found the mock interview sessions particularly useful, especially in terms of managing my nerves. I also learned how to structure my answers concisely.

After two practice sessions, I felt comfortable enough during the interview to be able to give good solid answers without being distracted by nerves. I was successful in my interview and the interviewer commented in particular that my presentation was excellent!

I couldn’t recommend Leap Coaching enough. For me, it was money so well spent.