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Interview Coach London
What is so special about me that I think I can help you with the preparation of an interview and training for interviews?
I have been in your shoes, facing interviews over 60 times in my 20-year finance career. I was not the smartest, but I excelled in interviews. Selected from 80 candidates as Head of Credit Analysis at a major UK bank, I understand what employers look for. With my experience overseeing HR matters and interviewing countless candidates, I offer practical guidance for your job interviews, helping you secure the job you want.
Clients come to me for several reasons, such as feeling uncomfortable talking about themselves, speaking too quickly, being overly wordy, struggling to present their strengths, lacking confidence, requiring guidance and structure, and needing accountability in their approach.
I offer a tailored 1 on 1 interview coaching solution to help you shine - reducing nerves, boosting confidence, and mastering questions, ensuring you present your best self in any interview situation.
Adopting a hands-on approach to my work, I offer written feedback and exercise recommendations after our coaching sessions.
Additionally, I take the time to review your draft professional introduction pitch or competency examples between sessions, providing valuable feedback. I consider myself a dedicated coach, committed to supporting you throughout your entire journey, rather than just during the scheduled coaching sessions you book with me.
It's worth noting that you only pay for the scheduled sessions.
Drop me a line for an initial free 20 minute consultation.
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I am a job interview expert, and I have received professional HR training and certifications during my time in banking.
I know how to get people hired and how decisions are made at the highest level of organisations. I have experience working with clients at various levels, from graduates and early-career analysts to seasoned managers and senior leaders, in both small and large organizations.
What sets me apart from other interview and career coaches is the fact that I do not only bring HR skills to the table, but I have had a very successful and long career in finance climbing up the ladder from analyst roles to leadership in some of the biggest financial organisations in the UK and globally.
I firmly believe that professional interview coaching is going to considerably increase your chances of landing a job offer.
When clients come to me, they often experience a lightbulb moment. It is as if a switch has been flicked, and suddenly, they see clearly where they were going wrong and how to fix it. This newfound understanding empowers them to confidently succeed in their job interviews.
Common Interview Challenges & Solutions
Lack of Structure and Purpose
One of the most common issues I see with clients is a lack of preparation when it comes to presenting their behavioural skills and talking about their past experiences. Whether it is projects they have delivered, successes they have had, or accomplishments they are proud of, clients often struggle to organise these examples in a way that resonates with interviewers. Without a clear structure or framework to fall back on, nerves can take over, and they either lose track of what they want to say or repeat the same one or two stories.
Passive Interview Approach
Many clients treat interviews like a test rather than an opportunity to showcase and celebrate their experiences. They go in without a clear goal or purpose, simply answering questions without steering the conversation to their strengths. This passive approach often means they surrender control of the interview to the interviewer. Instead of directing the conversation, they become reactive, which leads to missed opportunities to highlight key skills or gather insights.
Failure to Engage and Ask Questions
Another missed opportunity is when clients do not take the time to observe and listen closely to the interviewer or ask questions to gain insight into the type of candidate they are really seeking. This does not only apply to the interview itself but extends throughout the entire process—from speaking with recruiters or in-house HR professionals to engaging with anyone who supports the hiring process. Each interaction is an opportunity to gather insights and align yourself with the expectations of the role and company. Nerves, lack of confidence, and poor preparation often prevent candidates from taking these steps, which turns the interview into more of a test rather than a two-way business meeting.
Recycling the Same Stories
A major challenge for many interviewees is running out of things to talk about. When that happens, they end up circling back to the same one or two behavioural stories they have prepared, making them seem one-dimensional, nervous, and unprepared. This not only limits their ability to showcase the full range of their abilities but also gives the impression that they are not a good fit for the role.
How My Coaching Helps
I tackle these challenges head-on by providing a systematic, tailored framework to help you present yourself effectively during interviews. My coaching ensures you enter the interview room with a clear structure and purpose, knowing exactly which aspects of your experience and skills to highlight. By building a robust narrative around your career accomplishments, you will feel confident and in control of the conversation. You will also learn how to engage with the interviewer, ask the right questions, and assess whether the role is truly a good fit for you. After all, an interview is a two-way process—it is not just about them interviewing you; you are also evaluating if you would want to work for them. This shift in mindset helps reduce nerves and increases confidence, enabling you to showcase your full range of skills and stand out as a dynamic, well-prepared candidate. Ultimately, preparation is key because you get one shot at the interview. Your competition is strong and using a job interview expert or career coach.
While working together to improve your performance, you will get access to me not just during the 60-minute sessions, but we will swap many emails and you may call me 7 days a week when it is urgent.
There are no additional charges for this ad hoc service. You only pay for the 60-minute session. Click here for pricing.
I love helping people and seeing them make progress, it's what makes me tick. My love for helping people is strongly rooted in the way I define success in both a career and life in general. Find out more about my philosophy here.
Please feel free to check my LinkedIn profile for more information about my career history.
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Best, Dietmar
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