How do you structure your interview coaching sessions?

3 Conduct a mock interview

The core of your interview coaching session is to conduct a mock interview with your client. You want to simulate the real interview as much as possible, using realistic questions, scenarios, and time limits. You can use a script, a list of questions, or a role-play to create the mock interview. You want to observe your client's performance, body language, communication skills, and problem-solving abilities. You also want to challenge your client with tough or unexpected questions and see how they handle them.

4 Give feedback and tips

After the mock interview, you want to give feedback and tips to your client. You want to start with positive feedback, highlighting what they did well and what impressed you. Then, you want to point out the areas where they can improve and offer specific and actionable tips on how to do so. You can use a rating scale, a SWOT analysis, or a feedback matrix to structure your feedback and tips. You want to be honest, supportive, and encouraging, and avoid being too harsh or vague.

5 Practice and refine

The final step in structuring your interview coaching session is to practice and refine your client's skills and strategies. You want to help your client implement the feedback and tips you gave them, and practice them until they feel confident and comfortable. You can use exercises, drills, or games to practice different aspects of the interview, such as answering questions, telling stories, or negotiating salary. You also want to help your client refine their resume and portfolio, if needed, and make sure they align with their interview goals.

6 Follow up and support

The last thing you want to do after your interview coaching session is to follow up and support your client. You want to check in with them before and after their real interview, and see how they are doing. You can use an email, a call, or a message to follow up and support your client. You want to offer them encouragement, motivation, and reassurance, and answer any questions or concerns they might have. You also want to celebrate their success, or help them cope with rejection, and provide them with resources or referrals for further assistance.

7 Here’s what else to consider

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