Interview skills rarely improve by reading tips and techniques. To
really improve your interview and presentation skills you have to
practice, practice and practice. Practicing with an experienced coach
who will give you honest, constructive, and immediate feedback is the
quickest and most effective way to improve your interview skills.
When you walk out of your next interview…
Will you feel excited about landing your dream job? Or, will you have that upset feeling that you blew your chance?
It’s Not About How Qualified You Are
You may be extremely qualified for the position you want and still not get the job by making a few mistakes that are completely avoidable. You keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Most people have no idea the mistakes they are making.
But once you learn what they are and understand what really makes an interview work well, making the proper adjustments in your interview skills is quite easy. With a little bit of practice and coaching, we guarantee you’ll catapult yourself ahead of other applicants as a result.
The Secret To “Selling Yourself”
Despite all the feelings of anxiety and judgment associated with an interview, employers are really just asking you those questions to find out one thing: who is the best person for the job.
In fact, you may be vastly more qualified than any of the other applicants. But if you don’t connect with the interviewer and help them see that, you’ll be throwing yourself back into the “hunt” before they close the door on your way out.
In order to successfully show the interviewer you’re the best person for the job, you need to first understand three things:
What is the employer really looking for?
What is the interviewer really asking?
And how can I best communicate what I can do for the company?
Life Coaching Interview Skills for Seniors can help you with these three questions to give you the absolute best shot at getting that job. We work one-on-one with clients. Weather you need support to get back into the interview mode or need a tune up on your current interview skills, we can help! One of the things that helps the most is to do mock interviews. We will coach you and give you very honest and straight feedback on how to improve your interviewing skills. We will keep working together until you feel comfortable, confident, and ready to go out and get your dream job! Most clients need at least two sessions to see the most improvement.
During a sessions, an interview coach can help you on:
How to mentally prepare for the interview, before it starts
How to be authentic; show the interviewer the real you
How to dress appropriately for an interview (overdressing or looking too casual may hurt your chances of getting the job)
How to walk into your next interview with total confidence, even if it’s been years since your last interview
How long you should take to answer the interviewer’s questions
How to answer difficult questions
How to answer questions without sounding scripted
How to tell if your interview is on the right track, and how to save yourself if things start going bad
The three hardest questions to answer in an interview that most people mess up and how to answer them properly
How to deal with interview anxiety
How to let your interviewer know that you REALLY want the job, without coming across as desperate or needy
How to stand out from the rest of the candidates by demonstrating your unique skills and qualities
What to do after the interview is complete to increase your chances of getting a call back
How to research a company before going on a job interview.
We have two powerful coaches to choose from, Kirk Pennington and Cathy Morrey.
Kirk retired from the City of San Jose as the Traffic Maintenance Manager with the Department of Transportation. He was responsible for management of City’s traffic signals, streetlights, traffic signs and roadway markings, and staff of 65 employees. He also developed a Workforce Development and Succession Plan for the Infrastructure Division.
Prior to coming to the Department of Transportation in 2005, Kirk worked for 6 years with the City Manager’s Office as a Senior Executive Analyst. He was a City-wide Coach for the “Investing in Results” effort. He coached department directors in development performance measures.
He provided expertise in promoting employee participation and involvement specifically from front-line employees and supervisors.
Kirk graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts, in Political Science –concentration in Public Administration. He has a California Teaching Credential – Issuance based on B.A. Degree and demonstrated proficiency on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Kirk is also a Certified Journeyman Electrician.
In his spare time, Kirk loves to play golf. He didn’t pick the sport up until a couple of years ago but shot his first ………He also enjoys chardonnay.
Kirk also loves to laugh. Ron White and Robbin Williams are two of his favorite comedians.
When you walk out of your next interview…
Will you feel excited about landing your dream job? Or, will you have that upset feeling that you blew your chance?
It’s Not About How Qualified You Are
You may be extremely qualified for the position you want and still not get the job by making a few mistakes that are completely avoidable. You keep making the same mistakes over and over again. Most people have no idea the mistakes they are making.
But once you learn what they are and understand what really makes an interview work well, making the proper adjustments in your interview skills is quite easy. With a little bit of practice and coaching, we guarantee you’ll catapult yourself ahead of other applicants as a result.
The Secret To “Selling Yourself”
Despite all the feelings of anxiety and judgment associated with an interview, employers are really just asking you those questions to find out one thing: who is the best person for the job.
In fact, you may be vastly more qualified than any of the other applicants. But if you don’t connect with the interviewer and help them see that, you’ll be throwing yourself back into the “hunt” before they close the door on your way out.
In order to successfully show the interviewer you’re the best person for the job, you need to first understand three things:
What is the employer really looking for?
What is the interviewer really asking?
And how can I best communicate what I can do for the company?
Life Coaching Interview Skills for Seniors can help you with these three questions to give you the absolute best shot at getting that job. We work one-on-one with clients. Weather you need support to get back into the interview mode or need a tune up on your current interview skills, we can help! One of the things that helps the most is to do mock interviews. We will coach you and give you very honest and straight feedback on how to improve your interviewing skills. We will keep working together until you feel comfortable, confident, and ready to go out and get your dream job! Most clients need at least two sessions to see the most improvement.
During a sessions, an interview coach can help you on:
How to mentally prepare for the interview, before it starts
How to be authentic; show the interviewer the real you
How to dress appropriately for an interview (overdressing or looking too casual may hurt your chances of getting the job)
How to walk into your next interview with total confidence, even if it’s been years since your last interview
How long you should take to answer the interviewer’s questions
How to answer difficult questions
How to answer questions without sounding scripted
How to tell if your interview is on the right track, and how to save yourself if things start going bad
The three hardest questions to answer in an interview that most people mess up and how to answer them properly
How to deal with interview anxiety
How to let your interviewer know that you REALLY want the job, without coming across as desperate or needy
How to stand out from the rest of the candidates by demonstrating your unique skills and qualities
What to do after the interview is complete to increase your chances of getting a call back
How to research a company before going on a job interview.
We have two powerful coaches to choose from, Kirk Pennington and Cathy Morrey.
Kirk retired from the City of San Jose as the Traffic Maintenance Manager with the Department of Transportation. He was responsible for management of City’s traffic signals, streetlights, traffic signs and roadway markings, and staff of 65 employees. He also developed a Workforce Development and Succession Plan for the Infrastructure Division.
Prior to coming to the Department of Transportation in 2005, Kirk worked for 6 years with the City Manager’s Office as a Senior Executive Analyst. He was a City-wide Coach for the “Investing in Results” effort. He coached department directors in development performance measures.
He provided expertise in promoting employee participation and involvement specifically from front-line employees and supervisors.
Kirk graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts, in Political Science –concentration in Public Administration. He has a California Teaching Credential – Issuance based on B.A. Degree and demonstrated proficiency on the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). Kirk is also a Certified Journeyman Electrician.
In his spare time, Kirk loves to play golf. He didn’t pick the sport up until a couple of years ago but shot his first ………He also enjoys chardonnay.
Kirk also loves to laugh. Ron White and Robbin Williams are two of his favorite comedians.
Cathy has over 15 years of coaching people on how to find and express their passion, be authentic and show up "present" in life and during interviews. She has sat on many interview panels and has hired over 100 people in her career. She loves to help people land jobs. Her style is similar to Kirk's (straight forward). Cathy loves the ocean, comedy, country dancing, dogs, cats and people! Cathy is also a Conflict Skills Coach and a Leadership/Motivation Consultant for companies. Click here for reviews. Or on Yelp.
Fee: The cost is $120 per session for Kirk or Cathy. Kirk can meet you in downtown San Jose if you live in the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area. Cathy can either meet you in person or do a session by phone or skype.
Kirk works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Cathy works evening and Saturday afternoons. She also works some lunch time sessions. Contact Cathy or Kirk today to get the job you deserve! Please let us know which coach you would like to work with and the days and times that you are available.
Fee: The cost is $120 per session for Kirk or Cathy. Kirk can meet you in downtown San Jose if you live in the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area. Cathy can either meet you in person or do a session by phone or skype.
Kirk works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. Cathy works evening and Saturday afternoons. She also works some lunch time sessions. Contact Cathy or Kirk today to get the job you deserve! Please let us know which coach you would like to work with and the days and times that you are available.