Coaching for Successful Interview Skills

There's a lot that goes into a first impression. Everything about a person — including their physical appearance, the way they talk, their nonverbal mannerisms, and even their surroundings — can impact the way they are perceived. And even though these impressions take only seconds to form, they can last for months.   During the session we will focus on how to make impressions that last in a positive way. 

Sessions will vary depending on needs of student but some topics that may be covered are:

1.  Types of interviews and how to know which one is the one to prepare for.  Whether it's an interview to join a club at school, a first job, or a highly sought after scholarship, knowing the type of interview and outcome you want is important.

2.  Being interviews for the perfect soundbite.  If you are a young entrepreneur or athlete and have a chance of being interviewed by the media, whether school social media page or ESPN, knowing how to answer with concise and strong soundbites is important. We will discuss different options as well as figure out a 20-second, 40-second and one minute introduction answer.

3.  Personal but not personal. Sharing who you are is important in an interview but too much information can be harmful.  We can discuss the balance of how to know when you have talked enough about yourself and how to know when to cut yourself off.  Blabbing can be a negative in most interveiws.

4. Practice and more practice.  Being interviewed is like a sport or music performance and takes practice. Role playing so you can have confidence with all types of interviews and interviews is important. Not everyone is going to hold you hand and be nice and you need to be ready.

As an award-winning television producer, I have interviewed all kinds of people and helped shape people into delivering the best of themselves. There are tricks that I will share that make a huge impact and I will help coach how to be yourself but still professional. There is a balance between being authentic and professional and I will develop strategies based on individual personalities and goals.

I am energetic and direct in my style of teaching.  You are the boss and I want to make sure you get out of the session  what you need.  I am very active and do not have a script but tailor the session organically to who you are and your personality.