Career Services from Measurability

Of course I am going to tell you that Interview Coaching works. After all Interview Coaching is a key service I provide through my company Measurability. I have provided Interview preparation support for many individuals across job functions and industry sectors. I have coached for all types of Interviews and Assessments.

Interview Coaching – Benefits

Read an email I received last week from a previous client. I facilitated a 2 hour Interview Coaching session with this individual. We focused on the key areas of interview preparation and spent some time on communicating the message through role play of difficult interview questions. I felt the interview coaching session went well but it is always nice to hear about the positive results.

“This email is long overdue but I suppose better late than never. I spent a couple of hours training with you for an interview in England for a research position. I wanted to let you know that I actually got the job and I am starting next week. I am over the moon obviously and wanted to thank you again for your help, you definitely gave me great confidence in facing the interview. If there’s a way I can leave feedback on your website or anything I would be more than happy to do that so just let me know. Thanks again and best wishes for the future” – Kate

Interview Coach – Ireland

I cannot guarantee success BUT I can guarantee that Measurability will offer full support to enhance your interview performance and confidence. For more information about our service visit – Interview Coaching.

Measurability offer Executive Interview Coaching services to Management & Professionals in Ireland. Paul Mullan is a recognised interview expert and leading industry commentator. Paul has extensive experience supporting Executives & Professionals ensuring interview success – read what others had to say about his Interview Coaching services.

Visit Measurability if you want to find out more about Executive Interview Coaching or email info@measurability.ie.

Paul Mullan is a leading Career Coach, Interview Coach and CV Expert in Ireland. Read about his CV, Interview Coaching & Interview Coaching experience.

Paul has worked with many individuals providing expert services. Career – Interview – CV Testimonials.

Paul regularly comments in the nation media, writes for a number of leading online sites and is a Career Doctor for the Irish Independent and Sunday Tribune. His experience and views are valued in Ireland.

“Paul Mullan is a leading career expert who has been providing career, CV and interview content for our site since 2006. His knowledge and the quality of work has been a great asset to our site and more importantly it has provided important career information and advice for registered jobseekers”. – RecruitIreland

“We have been working with Paul since 2007. Paul has provided expert career support for our readers as a Career Doctor for the Appointments supplement” – Sunday Tribune

“Paul offers HR and career coaching advice to a number of our publications. He has been acting as Career Doctor and supporting other editorial since 2006. We have found Paul very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with” – Irish Independent

Stuck in a rut and need a career coach and career coaching for some direction?

Struggling to get interviews and need a professional CV?

Not performing at Interview and need and expert interview coach and interview coaching?

Measurability providing career solutions in Ireland – Westmeath, Wexford, Wicklow, Antrim, Armagh, Carlow, Cavan, Clare, Cork, Derry, Donegal, Down, Dublin, Fermanagh, Galway, Laois, Leitrim, Limerick, Longford, Monaghan, Offaly, Roscommon, Sligo, Tipperary, Tyrone, Waterford, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Louth, Mayo, Meath

Competency Based Interviews – Behavioral Interviews

Recruiters have used many techniques over the years to assess job applicants BUT a popular and successful technique is the Competency Based Interview or Behavioural Interview. The thinking behind these interviews in that the best indication of how an individual will behave in the future is how they have behaved in the past.

Competency Based Interviews – What are they?
 
A competency Based interview is a technique that employers use to determine whether you are a good fit for the job by asking questions that show evidence of your past behaviour. Anyone can say they are good at selling at interview BUT when individuals are asked to recall situations and they need to show evidence that they have done what they say.

Difference between competency questions and traditional.
 
Basically Competency Interview questions are specific behavioral question will be very specific. Traditional interview questions are “what if” – for example “how would you sell me a product”. These interviews are about the now or future and do not seek specific examples
 
An example of a Competency Based Interview question.
 
“Tell me about a situation where you had to use your initiative?”
 
Preparation & Techniques for Competency Based Interviews
 
It is important to identify what competencies will be assessed. Some employers will provide this information before interview and some will not. The important thing is to ask. If you are not provided you still will be able to work out what they could be. Prepare a few examples for each of the competencies to be assessed. Ensure that you use the STAR technique for your preparation – Situation/Task, Action & Result.

If you need help preparing for a competency interview we can help. Measurability is interview experts in Ireland offering interview preparation for Competency Based Interviews or Behavioural Interviews.

Measurability will be commencing career workshops in Dublin City Center from April. 2008 has been a busy year to date so unfortunately there have been no workshops.

If you are interested in attending please email us for more information on provisional dates and location.

The Workshop will give you access to a leading career coach, interview coach and CV expert in Ireland. The topics covered during the workshop will include;

- Impact CV’s and Cover Letters.

- Job search strategies.

- Managing you job hunting.

- Interview preparation – the essentials

- How to handle difficult interview questions

- Competency Based Interviews and other assessments

- Body language and confidence.

The workshop will be run by Measurability a leading career consultancy. Paul Mullan is a career coach, interview coach and CV expert – view Paul’s profile. If you would like more information about the workshop please contact us.

Please note: We offer our normal 1-1 career coaching, CV writing and interview coaching.

I am glad to announce we will be commencing our career workshops in Dublin City Center from April. The 1st quarter of the year has been quite busy so unfortunately there have been no workshops.

If you are interested in attending please drop me an email for more information on provisional dates and location.

The Workshop will cover the key to interview success including;

- Interview preparation – the essentials

- Researching the employer

- How to handle difficult interview questions

- Competency Based Interviews and other assessments

- Body language and confidence.

Other topics include CV, Job search strategies and general career advice

The workshop will be run by Paul Mullan – a career and interview coach. View Paul’s profile. If you would like more information about the workshop please contact.

We offer our normal 1-1 career coaching, CV writing and interview coaching.

I am a career doctor with The Sunday Tribune – Here is a recent Q&A.I am planning to go into 3rd level education to help my career prospects. I have been told that without a 3rd level qualification you have less chance of getting a decent job?A 3rd level qualification is a prerequisite for many jobs advertised in the national papers or on the internet job boards. There is a perception that a 3rd level qualification is the key to career success but I have a somewhat different view on this.Through my experience in recruitment and career coaching I have seen many individuals with excellent qualifications who struggle with their career, often working in jobs below their potential. Equally, I have seen many individuals with little or no qualifications who scale the heights of different careers with relative ease. These observations would indicate that a qualification does not equate to career success but also that a lack of qualifications does not equate to career failure.A 3rd level qualification will open more doors for you and it will increase your chances of securing job interviews as outlined it can often be a prerequisite for selection to interview. A qualification will help you market yourself better while job hunting as many hiring managers put a weight on qualifications. Having said all this you still have to impress at interview and impress on the job when you have secured it.

For more information about Measurability and Career Coaching.

I am a Career Doctor with The Sunday Tribune. Here is a Q&A postI am considering doing a Degree in Business Studies and I want to know what options are available to me as a career should I choose this qualification?

A Degree in Business Studies is an excellent qualification in that it covers all the business functions providing students with a broad knowledge and understanding of commerce. Many business qualifications give the option for students to specialise in a particular business function such as marketing or purchasing in the latter years.

With the broad nature of this course there are a large number of possible career options available for individuals and this is one of the reasons why many students choose a Business qualification. These options can include, but are not limited to, finance, marketing, sales, purchasing, materials and human resources. The choice available to students is great but this can cause confusion. Therefore it is essential that you use your time studying to investigate which direction or roles suit you best.

One final point I will make is that you should decide what you want to do with your career and not let your qualification dictate your career path. Too many graduates feel tied to pursuing a career related to their qualification when they have graduated. This does not have to be the case.

If would like professional career advice contact us – Measurability

Interview preparation is about much more that what you say. Many jobseekers practice interview questions for days before an interview. Ok this plays an important part but too often interviewee fail at interview for other reasons. Good verbal communications will help your cause BUT good non-verbal communications will often secure the deal.

To back this point I noted the results of a survey carried out by Peninsula – a UK law firm. This survey researched employers in the UK and identified the most popular reasons why they rejected applicants who had applied for positions at their company. I have outlined the top 10 reasons below.

1. 26% rejected because of improper dress.

2. 19% rejected because of lateness

3. 15% rejected as they were too money focused.

4. 11% rejected because they were cynical towards colleagues past or future.

5. 9% rejected because of poor handshake.

6. 7% rejected because they lacked direction and career ambition.

7. 5% rejected because of poor eye contact.

8. 4% rejected because of lack of research into the company.

9. 3% rejected because they mumbled.

10. 1% rejected for being a know-all

If you are blessed with impatience like me the most frustrating thing about job hunting is waiting for feedback and decisions from Job Interviews. Waiting for a call from a recruitment agency or a company where you have submitted a CV for a job. I would say it is even worse waiting for feedback from an job interview though as you are at the final hurdle.

So how do you manage this to ensure prompt feedback without annoying the potential employer?

1. It is essential to ask the employer when they hope to have a decision. You can do this at the end of the interview. Ensure that the employer has the correct contact details for you.
2. Some will advice you to send a thank you letter. I have never personally done this myself but it cannot do any harm. It will keep you in the employers mind and could help sing a recruitment decision.
3. If you don’t hear within the agreed timeframe – call the employer unless it was clearly stated not to do so. To facilitate this make sure that you have his or her contact details. If you are not provided with a business card at the interview you can request it.
4. Chasing feedback from an interview when managed correctly shows that you are keen and take initiative. But ensure that you do not overstep the line as this can paint a picture of annoyance and desperation.
5. Recruitment processes do not always run to smooth timeframes so stay patient. An employer may provide you with a decision date BUT when this passes it does not always spell bad news. To counter this keep yourself busy applying and interviewing for other positions.

When you do finally get a job offer it is a nice touch to let appropriate parties know this. This can be recruitment agencies or other employers where you are in consideration. This is a nice touch and will ensure you leave a good impression with people as you do not know when you will be back on the job market.

Need help with your CV or interview coaching contact Meaurability.