Why Hire an Interview Coach?
Do you sweat and stress out when you think about your upcoming interview? Has this happened to you while sitting in front of your potential employer?
Good news; you are not alone. Job interviews are stressful, no matter how much experience you may have. Meeting new people, in general, is nerve-racking enough, not to mention the questions that go hand in hand with any interview, “Tell me about you,” “Can you remember a time when,” and everyone’s favorite “What are your weaknesses”… plus, your dream job could slip through your fingers with one wrong response. No big deal, right?
Without preparation, It’s a pretty big deal. This is not the time to recruit friends or family to role-play with you; instead, hire an interview coach. 
Interview Coaches will help you reduce the sweat and stress from interviewing. You will work closely with your coach in mock interviews and receive real-time feedback. If you have an area that you need to work on, like small talk, body language, or confidence, your interview coach can help.
Reasons why it’s worth hiring a coach:
Learn to Phone screening
This is stage zero of the job interview process. If you can’t make it past the phone screen, you are not getting a real chance.
Whether the call was scheduled or not, your coach can help you build confidence and interview skills to keep moving forward.
Practice and Perfect Your elevator pitch
Crafting your elevator pitch is intimidating if you are entering the workforce or a seasoned professional. How can you summarize your experiences, hopes, and dreams in 30 seconds?
Now would be a great time to call your interview coach. They will work with you to perfect your elevator pitch. You will not only be able to use this for interviews but for years to come at networking events, in your LinkedIn profile, and during phone screenings.
Answer the “Tell me about a time” Question.
Behavioral interviewing is one of the most common interview styles. It’s crucial that during the behavioral interview, you can think on your feet. You will need to recall multiple specific experiences and connect those experiences back to a question while exhibiting your most positive skills and attributes.
Your coach can help you gain more confidence and feel comfortable during a mock interview. If you tell them you want to focus on behavioral interviewing, they can tailor questions to help you practice your response.
Learn why you are ‘Second Best’
You always make it to the final round of interviews but never get the offer. Are you curious as to why this happens and where the disconnect is? You could ask the hiring manager for feedback, which can be uncomfortable.
Reach out to your interview coach. They are trained to assist you with interview techniques, so you stop receiving no and start hearing yes!
Hire an Interview Coach for Salary Negotiations
After receiving the job offer, you are so excited that you forget or are too nervous to talk about salary. Maybe you want to but are unsure of how to start the conversation. Most companies nowadays expect you to negotiate a salary, so it’s worth your time to learn proper techniques.
Practice your negotiation skills. Or, if you have no idea where to start, ask your interview coach. Your coach is there to help you with tips, tricks, and key phrases that will empower you to get the salary you desire.
Once you have received professional guidance from your interview coach, you will be prepared and ready to walk into the room confidently- no matter how tough the questions might be.
