Interview Skills
 Making the right impression in an interview can get you the offer – and the salary - you desire. But under the pressure of an interview, even the most confident professional may not present him or herself in the best light, or may unknowingly send the wrong messages.
Interview Skills Coaching will help you:
• See yourself through the interviewer‘s eyes
• Gain self awareness and confidence
• Fine tune your verbal and non-verbal self-presentation to get the results you want
• Prepare you to respond optimally to a wide range of interviewing styles
Here is how it works:
• Your coaching begins with a simulated job interview, with a First Impressions Coach playing the role of your interviewer.
• You and your coach will have a follow-up discussion analyzing the impression you make, the positive messages you send, and things you could do better. Your coach will outline the specific things you said or did that contributed to your first impression—verbally, non-verbally, and emotionally.
• Your coach will help you define new ways of presenting yourself, and practice with you handling challenging questions, until you are confident, articulate, and poised in your responses and self presentation.
• You may also practice negotiating your salary – to ensure you get the salary you want and deserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this service for?
It is for anyone who is in the job market – or preparing to be. If you are right out of school and inexperienced in interviewing, we will focus on developing your basic skill set. If you are a seasoned professional with past interviewing experience, we will help you hone your skills, and learn new interviewing subtleties that differentiate you from your competitors, and help you to negotiate the best compensation.
What style of interview do you simulate?
We challenge you to answer questions from a variety of interviewing techniques, from the state-of-the-art to the old-fashioned questions, so you have no surprises. Examples of interview approaches explored are unstructured styles such as "tell me about yourself" to behavioral-event methods such as "tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a peer." We tailor the role-played interview to the position you are seeking and prepare you for questions on any areas of weakness or gaps in your experience - so you are practiced and confident.
What is my feedback based on?
Your feedback is based on academic research as to what makes a positive impression in job interviewing situations, with a focus on confidence, clarity, and non-verbal behavior. We provide feedback on all key first impression behaviors, as well as specific interviewing skills. You receive a written feedback report.
How do I get started?
To schedule a session, call us at (212) 219-0923 or send us a message in the contact page. We can schedule your meeting at a time and place that is convenient for you.
Payment
You have the option of paying on-line or by check. You may cancel up to one day before the session and be entitled to a full refund or the option of rescheduling. If you pay by check, we must receive your check before the scheduled session: mail it to us at 22 Prince Street, #318, New York NY 10012. |
