Interview Preparation and Selection

You might not, but it could be some time since your last interview; you might not be fully ‘match-fit’ for the task. Even if you are an experienced interviewer, life on the other side of the interview table can be really bruising if you’re not fully prepared.

It’s acknowledged that most candidates, at most interviews, are considered disappointing – interviewers clearly hope for someone different or better than the person presented for interview. There can be no excuse for being poorly prepared or performing badly.

That was then. Now though, whilst interviews remain an essential part of recruiting, you are probably older, wiser and more experienced; and now facing an even more demanding audience. Are you really good enough and ready to impress?

More senior appointments demand more intensive scrutiny in the selection process and often there is more than just one interview stage to endure. More people than just those conducting the interview need convincing; and more at risk if they get it wrong.

It is very risky to assume you will be good enough, able to answer tough questions well enough, or can adequately perform at interviews. Senior executive candidates are expected to be more competent than those at lower organisational levels.

Executives and senior managers, just like those at the top of their profession in most sports or music environments, engage coaches to improve their technique. You may think you don’t need to improve, but can you afford to risk under-performing?

We approach the whole subject of winning interviews from a unique perspective, using the underlying psychology of the interview process to give you an unfair advantage! It’s much, much more than smart answers to tough questions!