Interview Coaching: Master the Art of the Job Interview
Did you know that in 2019, a survey conducted by Lever noted that companies had an average of nine interview stages? That’s a lot of hurdles for an interviewee to jump through in order to land one job. No wonder so many individuals find the idea of interviewing for a job daunting. Whatever your reason for being weary of job interviews, know that interview coaching is an effective means of preparing for and mastering the art of the job interview.
What Is Interview Coaching?
Think of interview coaching as a guided mock interview. You’ll run through the interview process with a coach and receive crucial feedback on where you have room for improvement. You’ll learn tried and true strategies that will give you the edge you’ll need during real interviews.
By the end of the interview-coaching process, you’ll feel more confident and prepared for upcoming interviews.
Who Needs Interview Coaching?
Interview coaching is for everyone. At Supportek, we believe there’s always room to improve your interview skills, whether you’re entry level or a seasoned professional. Many of Supportek’s interviewees include individuals who are:
Entry Level Job Seekers
If you’re trying to land your first job, you may be nervous and uncertain about the process. Interview coaching will help put you at ease. Even if you’ve been through several interviews, brushing up on your interview skills doesn’t hurt.
Have Complications from Previous Positions
If you’ve experienced complications from a previous job, such as being laid off or switching fields, your interviewer will want to know more about these complications. It may be challenging to navigate these difficult topics, but interview coaching will help you be truthful about your previous job complications without putting yourself in a negative light.
Interviewing for a Dream Job
If you’ve sent in your resume for your dream job and have a scheduled interview, you might want to consider interview coaching. First impressions count, so you’ll want to put your best foot forward when you step into that first interview.
What Happens During Interview Coaching?
When you play on a sports team, you practice to better prepare for your next game, right? The same idea applies to job interviews. You need to practice interviewing to prepare for the real thing. That’s where interview coaching comes in.
A few steps Supportek takes to prepare you for your interview include:
- Reviewing common interview questions and brainstorming winning answers
- Running mock interviews and providing constructive feedback that helps you hone your interview skills
- Strategizing intelligent questions you can ask your interviewer to showcase your interest in not only the position but the company as a whole
- Examining your facial expressions, body language, and interview attire to ensure you’re sending the right signals to your interviewer
Contact Supportek Today
A standard job interview lasts no longer than an hour. However, results from a survey of 2,000 interviewers found that 33 percent of interviewers knew whether they would hire a prospect within the first 90 seconds of the interview. Make those first 90 seconds count by preparing for your next interview with Supportek’s one-on-one interview coaching.
Supportek’s one-on-one interview coaching services benefit individuals who are preparing for phone interviews, online interviews and in-person interviews. Gain valuable insights that will help you master the art of the job interview from a Supportek career coach. Reach out today to arrange your coaching sessions.