Interview Training and Coaching
Would you like to increase your success rate at job interviews?
If so, you have come to the right place!
Our Interview Training Service is designed to help you overcome nerves, build your confidence and increase your success rate at job interviews. Our Interview Coaches are experts in their field and have a wealth of experience across a variety of industries. They have extensive knowledge of current recruitment practices including behavioural-based interviewing and assessment centres. They will help you prepare, practise and perform more effectively at interviews and give you skills and techniques to stand out from other applicants.
We provide interview training and coaching services over the phone and in person at the following locations:
- Newtown, Sydney
- Crows Nest, Sydney
- Manly, Sydney
- Collaroy, Sydney
- Sutherland, Sydney
- Stirling, Canberra
- Melbourne CBD
- Bayside, Melbourne
- New Farm, Brisbane
- Adelaide CBD
- North Perth
- Duncraig, Perth
We conduct interview training and coaching for a variety of roles and industries including:
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration
- Building and Construction
- Education and Training
- Engineering
- FMCG
- Government and Defence
- HR and Recruitment
- IT and Telecommunications
- Legal
- Media and Communications
- Medical and Healthcare
- Not-for-Profit
- Project Management
- Sales and Marketing
- Scholarship Interviews
- University Entrance Interviews
For Individuals
For Hiring Managers / Recruiters
Our Interview Coaches
New South Wales
Ellen Rodger
Newtown, Sydney
*Available office hours, after hours and Saturdays
Ellen Rodger is a Career Consultant with a professional background in Adult Education, Recruitment and Employment Services. She is an award winning writer with a Master of Arts (Creative Writing), a Group Trainer with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, and a CELTA qualified English Language Teacher. She is a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Australia.
Ellen's experience includes developing and facilitating Career Transition programs, teaching Creative and Business Writing skills, and participating in the recruitment process for both government and private sectors. For over ten years she has assisted an enormous range of people secure work in their chosen field.
Ellen has a strong understanding of the challenges involved in changing careers, and will collaborate with you to uncover your aspirations, maximise your abilities, instigate action, and maintain motivation. Her approach is practical, energising and empathetic, with a focus on taking manageable and realistic steps. Her down to earth manner and optimism instils confidence in others, setting them at ease in the exciting and dynamic process of change.
Drew Clark
Crows Nest and Warriewood (Northern Beaches), Sydney
*Available office hours and after hours
Drew Clark is an experienced and successful Career Counsellor/Coach and Trainer. He also has over 25 years experience in Executive Recruitment and Search. After working for two high profile Recruitment and Management Consultancies, he set up a highly successful Consultancy in 1982, specialising in Recruitment and Search in the middle to senior management areas.
Over the last several years Drew has capitalised on his wealth of commercial and workplace experience and now specialises in Career Counselling/Coaching, Interview Skills Training, Workshops/Training and Outplacement. He also lectures in Workplace & Career Skills for university graduates as part of the Skilled Migration Internship Program.
Drew is a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Australia (CDAA) and holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment. Drew's skill and rapport with people is the hallmark of his success and it is this and his intuitive expertise that has allowed him to create such a successful profile with a variety of clients. His ability to operate at corporate levels, consulting to CEOs and senior executives as well as having an equally effective rapport at entry, operational and graduate levels, is another measure of his skill set.
Helene Larson
Manly and Collaroy (Northern Beaches), Sydney
*Available office hours and Saturdays
Helene Larson specialises in career guidance for high school students, TAFE / university students and young adults. She has extensive experience in a wide variety of roles, including sales, business development, marketing, communications and financial advising. Helene holds a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Newcastle, and has worked for more than ten years in the banking and finance industry, managing and training sales teams. She is an experienced educator, having worked for many years as a tutor for HSC and University students.
Helene is a highly effective communicator who can motivate and interact with young people with differing abilities, backgrounds and aspirations. She is able to instil confidence and self-belief in others, motivate them to achieve greater success in their chosen careers, or guide them to find a fulfilling career and course. Helene also provides advice on resumes, interview attire, quick-fire interview tips and techniques to improve the likelihood of securing that dream job.
Suzie Plush
Sutherland, Sydney
*Available office hours and after hours
As a Registered Psychologist with a background in recruitment, Suzie Plush is well equipped to help people identify a career that suits their personality and skills. Having worked as a Consultant for Hudson, one of Australia’s largest recruitment agencies, Suzie has experience in job and competency profiling, personality assessments and psychometric testing and is trained in conducting behavioural interviews. She has also been involved in a number of talent management projects for companies such as Westpac, Telstra, ATO, Railcorp and Transfield.
Suzie has provided coaching to clients on their career direction and course options, along with advising them on job search strategies, networking skills, resume presentation, job application methodology and interview skills. She is an active youth mentor and has been a motivational speaker at youth events, schools and conferences since 2002. Suzie is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society and has SHL accreditation.
ACT
Catriona Meere
Stirling, Canberra
*Available office hours, after hours and weekends
Catriona Meere has a passion for helping others to identify and harness their natural strengths and talents and optimise their personal and professional potential. As an experienced educator, she has held leadership positions within ACT schools for 11 years, six of these in the roles of Deputy Principal and Acting Principal. She holds a Bachelor of Education and a Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment. Catriona is an Associate Trainer/Facilitator for the Australian Institute of Management (AIM) and Jelk Solutions, for which she develops and facilitates corporate training packages for public and private sector organisations. She has also worked as a tutor and guest lecturer in Education at the University of Canberra.
Catriona has a strong understanding of the challenges involved in changing career and the need for strategic planning to ensure a smooth and successful transition. She provides coaching in career reflection and goal setting, career coaching, job search strategies, networking skills, resume writing, addressing selection criteria and effective interview techniques. She uses her strong coaching ability to inspire clients to define their personal mission or vision, clarify their values, and uncover their unique gifts and passions. Armed with this awareness she supports clients in aligning their career search and developing personal and professional goals to achieve their vision.
Victoria
Jackie Marsterson
Melbourne CBD and Bayside
*Available office hours, after hours and Saturdays
Born in the UK, Jackie and her family moved to Asia in the early nineties and lived in Singapore for ten years before settling in Melbourne, Australia in 2001. After working in hospitality for a prestigious group of hotels in London, Jackie embarked on a rewarding new career path in Singapore as a Relocation Consultant. This involved guiding new migrants through a period of change and transition in their lives, assisting them to assimilate into a different culture and adjust to a new work life balance. The move to Melbourne provided another opportunity for Jackie to develop and enhance her interpersonal skills and saw her move into the Education sector. Working with high school students, she assisted them with career advice and securing work placements. This stimulated her interest in, and passion for, Career Development and inspired her to study Career Counselling.
Jackie has since successfully completed the Graduate Diploma in Career Education and Development at RMIT and continues to study in the area of Counselling. Her passion is supporting individuals to realise their true potential and to value their skills and abilities as well as assisting them to achieve a healthy balance between life, learning and work. Through the texture and variety of Jackie’s own journey through life, her international experience and varied career path, she is able to bring empathy and understanding in helping clients to feel empowered and motivated and achieve their personal and professional goals. Jackie is a Professional Member of the Career Development Association of Australia.
Queensland
Karen Bremner
New Farm, Brisbane
*Available office hours, after hours and Saturdays
With a degree in Psychology and 10 years’ experience as an HR professional, Karen has great insight into what makes people tick and how that translates into the working world. Karen is an experienced trainer and facilitator, with a Cert IV in Training and Assessment and a friendly, open and highly intuitive style. Having managed recruitment campaigns across retail, corporate and government sectors in both the UK and NZ, Karen understands just what employers are looking for and can help you to gain the edge in your job applications and interviews.
As a former career changer herself, Karen understands what it’s like to be at a crossroads, and knows just how valuable a partner in that process can be. Currently studying workplace coaching, she is passionate about empowering her clients, and can help you to explore your goals, uncover your potential, and develop a career path that marries your strengths, needs and values. Karen is a member of the Career Development Association of Australia, as well as the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Coaching and the International Coach Federation.
South Australia
Lisa Hobden
Adelaide CBD
*Available office hours, after hours and weekends
With a background in HR, Employee Development and Outplacement / Career Transition Coaching, Lisa has always maintained a strong focus on ensuring the right people are in the right roles. Not only has she had hands-on senior management experience within the professional services and hospitality sectors, she has also worked as a Recruitment Consultant, assisting with the establishment of two legal recruitment agencies.
Having been responsible for organisational recruitment, Lisa knows what employers look for. Not only can she assist you with creating a resume that sets you apart, she can also provide great insight into interview strategies that will ensure you stand out from the competition. Her practical experience, in addition to her qualifications as a Workplace Trainer and Assessor, Results Coach and Master NLP Practitioner, will provide you with unique insights into the job application process.
Western Australia
Helen Holan
North Perth and Duncraig
*Available office hours and after hours
Helen Holan is a qualified coach who assists clients to develop their careers and improve their performance at interviews and at work. She is passionate about helping clients identify the jobs and careers they are naturally motivated to do because in these jobs they experience more enjoyment, fulfilment and success. Before moving into her 'perfect match' career in people development and coaching in 2008, Helen worked in professional services in the corporate tax law consulting area for 8 years, during which time she was involved in recruiting and coaching staff.
Clients quickly feel at ease in Helen's company. Her approach is relaxed, yet purposeful, professional yet fun, nurturing yet frank. All this, combined with Helen's natural talent for asking the right questions, just at the right time, provides a solid platform for open, explorative and exciting discussion about career suitability and job and study options. With experience as an interviewer, Helen is ideally placed to help clients prepare for interviews and polish their interview technique. Helen is a qualified coach and NLP Practitioner and is a certified iWAM (Inventory of Workplace Attitudes and Motivations) consultant and chartered accountant. She is an accredited Associate Coach of the Australian and New Zealand Institute of Coaching and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia.
Testimonials
Hi Drew,
I thought you'd be pleased to know that I just got a job. I'm so happy and relieved. You'd probably be interested to know that it was just after our Interview Skills Training session. So thank you so much for your help. I was in the right frame of mind. I interacted more positively and with more awareness of their side of the conversation. I felt well prepared and comfortable.
Kind regards,
Robert
I found Jackie's interview training session very valuable. Her advice and tips made a lot of sense and I made sure I used them for my next interview. I was well prepared for my next interview and felt confident in answering the interviewer's questions. The preparation that I did prior to the interview really paid off and I was offered the position the same day.
M Walker
Dear Jackie
I came to see you for interview training a few months ago now, and just wanted to let you know how helpful it has been. In the last couple of weeks I have been for 3 interviews and have succeeded in each. I am much more confident when being interviewed, and this must have come across. I can't thank you enough. I have taken a job and am very excited to start. I would never have had the confidence even to organise an interview without your help. Also, I wanted to thank you for getting my resume in order. Both employers were impressed with the way it was written. We both know I can't take all of the credit! Thanks again.
Regards,
J Walsh
Drew,
As you so expertly predicted, I have been successful in my application for the Asset Manager's position. I signed my contract yesterday. Thank you so much for your assistance and direction in helping me achieve this outcome.
Thanks and regards,
A Welch
Hi Jane,
I'm so happy to write and give you the good news. I got the job! I just wanted to say your professional manner and enthusiasm really set me in the right direction. I realised where I had been going wrong and came away inspired, refreshed and confident. I would definitely recommend your service to others and also recommend the process of taping it as listening to it again really helped. Thanks again for your advice and help.
Best wishes,
Allison
The recent interview training I undertook with Ellen was very valuable, and I highly recommend Ellen to anyone who is serious about succeeding in job interviews. The session made me appreciate the finer points of interview technique, and the importance of clear and precise communication. Ellen was invaluable in helping me to understand the most effective ways to communicate my strengths to interviewers, and helped me to focus my thoughts and develop effective strategies for dealing with demanding and challenging questions. Ellen's approach was outstanding, and I am sure that her training helped me to secure the job that I wanted.
D. McKay
Dear Ellen
I got the job. Thanks so much for your advice. You gave me the confidence that I could do well at the interview. The practice questions you gave me came up at the interview. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it.
Shiran
Dear Jackie
I just wanted to let you know that I have been offered the position at the university, so the drought has broken! I am quite sure that this session assisted in this outcome; it helped me to gain perspective on a few things, boosted my confidence a good deal and provided me with some additional interview strategies. I felt quite different at the interview - relaxed, positive and more confident in my abilities. So thank you for your guidance and expertise. I'm extremely grateful and so happy to be moving on to the next phase of my career and life.
Warm regards,
Lauren
Ellen, thank you for meeting with me for assistance with interview skills. The strategies you explained during our session have made a huge difference in the way I approach interviews. You have opened my eyes and led me down the path of success. I have always been able to get to the interview stage of the application within my company and now with the skills you have shared, I am confident I will be able to sell myself going forward. Thank you for your professionalism in returning my many phone calls and emails. The information I have gained from this experience is invaluable and I will certainly recommend you and Katie Roberts' services to the rest of my team.
Kathy
Before my Interview Skills Training with Jane, I was unsuccessful at every interview I went for. I wasn't able to connect with the interview panel and I was obviously falling short in my interview style; yet I was at a loss as to how to improve. After I was shortlisted for another interview, I decided I was not going to be unsuccessful anymore. I called Jane! The Interview Skills Training was unbelievably helpful. I learnt about what I was doing wrong, where I could improve, exactly how to answer questions, what interview panels are looking for, and how to really sell myself! I walked out of that room with a set of skills I will carry with me my entire life. I attended my interview, and WOW, how different it was! I was so confident, sold myself and I built a rapport with the interview panel! Needless to say, I GOT THE JOB!!! I was told I was very impressive at the interview. I was told I was relaxed, confident, knowledgeable, and a perfect fit for the organisation! While Jane wasn't with me in the interview, the skills I acquired from her were. For anyone looking to WOW in an interview, I cannot recommend Jane's Interview Skills Training enough. It was invaluable!
Abbey
Dear Jane,
I am extremely pleased to tell you that I have secured a position! Thank you again for all your help. After working with you I felt more confident and prepared.
Alicia
Dear Jane,
I had the answers up my sleeve, thanks to you. It really really helped and hopefully I blew them away. Thank you so much again.
Ed, Brisbane
Hi Jane,
I just wanted to inform you that I got an offer from Company X today!!! Thanks heaps,
Ashan
Dear Catriona,
Success! I got a job offer at the end of the interview and contract in hand! A huge thank you for making time to see me at such short notice (and on your Sunday!). It really helped me to get an honest reflection on a number of the 'typical answers' I had been giving. I knew I had been slightly going off the mark but not sure where. After 4 months of interviewing - this by far was the only role that I wanted - and you helped me nail it - thank you again! Questions were as you forecasted.
Kind Regards,
Alita, Canberra
Hi Jane,
Just wanted to say thank you for the interview coaching last month. I received a phone call from X yesterday offering me the job. I will be off to city X for the next two years early next month. Without your help preparing me for the interview I think the outcome may have been very different. I was more confident and definitely more prepared for the interview. I will refer you to as many people I can. Thanks a million.
Regards, Dylan
Hi Helen,
I got the job! The questions you had pre-prepared for me were spot on. I had this amazing boost of confidence because I knew that I was able to answer, quite concisely, all of their questions. I actually enjoyed being interviewed for the first time...ever. I know that I got this job because of you. What more can I say other than you are good at your job and thanks to you I now have a very different future.
Thanks again, Sven
I would like to express my appreciation of the fantastic support provided by Ellen Rodger with my interview training which has resulted in me gaining a role with a significant salary increase. At all times she was professional, enthusiastic, realistic and insightful. I was struggling getting to interview stage before my sessions with Ellen but with her advice, the improvement in my interviewing technique was phenomenal. Thank you.
Stephen
Dear Jane,
This email is just to say a big "thank you" for your incredibly helpful interview skills training session earlier this year. As you know, I had an unsuccessful interview last year, so I was extremely nervous and anxious about undergoing the process again. However, when I had my interview in August I was calm, confident and felt that I presented myself to the interview panel to the very best of my ability..... and I just found out yesterday that my application for the dermatology program was a success! I know that I wouldn't have been able to achieve this without your guidance. Thank you so much for your coaching session - it is literally responsible for turning my dream job into a reality and I can't thank you enough! I will definitely recommend your interview skills training to all the other budding dermatologists!
Kind Regards,
Laura
Dear Helen,
Your intensive sessions and mock interviews have definitely helped me to approach job interviews in a more confident and effective manner. Recently I have been offered to undertake the management graduate program by one of the leading financial institutions. Your approach is professional and your service is highly commendable. Thank you very much for your guidance and encouragement in my job interview process.
J Chan