Interview Coaching UK – Confidently Succeed at Every Interview
Tailored interview coaching to help you prepare, practise, and perform at your best.
Are you preparing for an important job interview and want to feel confident, calm, and ready?
Whether you struggle with nerves, want to master competency-based questions, or need to prepare for high-stakes senior panels, I’ll give you personalised coaching, expert insights, and strategies that deliver results.
Why Work With an Interview Coach
Reaching the interview stage is exciting, but it can also be stressful — especially when you don’t know what’s holding you back. Perhaps:
You keep getting interviews but never get the job offer.
You are told you are ready for promotion and the next level, but you can’t get through the interview process.
You rarely receive feedback and feel unsure where you’re going wrong.
You dread interviews and struggle with nerves or self-confidence.
You’re unfamiliar with new formats like pre-recorded video interviews or virtual interviews on Zoom or Teams.
Working with an experienced interview coach provides you with practical techniques, insider tips, and personalised strategies, enabling you to stand out and succeed.
Master Every Type of Interview
The world of interviewing has changed. I’ll help you prepare and practise for:
Competency-based and behavioural interviews – learn how to structure your answers and showcase your strengths.
Situational interviews – handle hypothetical questions with confidence.
Pre-recorded video interviews – practise with mock recordings and review your performance.
Virtual and remote interviews – tips for presenting well on Zoom, Teams, and other platforms.
Traditional unstructured interviews – demonstrate your personality and fit.
Overcome Interview Nerves
If you experience anxiety or self-doubt before interviews, you’re not alone. Many professionals, even at senior levels, struggle with interview nerves.
As an Accredited Master Coach and Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist, I can help you:
Reframe unhelpful thoughts
Build confidence and self-belief
Stay calm, focused, and in control
Perform at your best under pressure
What You’ll Get from Interview Coaching
Depending on what your coaching priorities are, you’ll leave with:
Confidence to handle all interview formats
A step-by-step framework for competency-based interviews
Strategies for managing nerves and staying calm
A checklist of what to prepare before every interview
Insights into the most commonly assessed competencies and “what good looks like”
A list of the most frequently asked interview questions
How Interview Coaching Works
Interview coaching is most effective when you have a specific interview coming up or job roles you’d like to target. Before we meet, you will determine your interview coaching goals. We will book the appropriate session type to achieve these goals. I’ll ask you to send me a job description of a position you are either currently interviewing for, have applied for, or are planning to apply for. In that way, I can prepare and tailor the session to your needs.
Depending on your goals and priorities, during the session, we’ll cover:
Essential interview skills and techniques
How to structure strong, memorable answers
Mock interview practice with feedback
Tips for handling challenging or unexpected questions
Coping with interview nerves
Choose Your Interview Coaching Package
1. Interview Coaching Intensive (120 minutes) ⭐ Most Popular
Who it’s for:
First-time clients or anyone wanting a complete reset before a key interview or future applications.
What we cover:
Competency & behavioural interview frameworks (STAR + advanced variants)
Structuring strong answers for situational & traditional interviews
Nerves toolkit to help you stay calm, focused, and in control
A tailored mock interview based on your target role or sector
You’ll leave with:
✔ A repeatable answer framework
✔ A tailored preparation checklist
✔ Personalised interview resources
✔ Renewed confidence under pressure
2. Mock Interview + Action Plan (90 minutes)
Who it’s for:
Candidates with an upcoming interview who understand how different types of interviews work and want realistic practice and expert feedback.
What you get:
A targeted mock interview over Zoom, based on your role or sector
Structured feedback on content, delivery, and impact
A clear action plan to refine your answers and sharpen performance
You’ll leave with:
✔ Sharper, more concise answers
✔ Stronger STAR/competency examples
✔ A clear plan to practise with confidence
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3. Overcome Interview Nerves & Build Confidence (120 minutes)
Who it’s for:
Professionals who feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in interview situations and want tools to stay calm, focused, and confident.
What we cover:
Reframing unhelpful thoughts and managing negative self-talk
Practical techniques to reduce anxiety before and during interviews
Confidence-building strategies grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy
Short guided relaxation and visualisation exercises
You’ll leave with:
✔ A personalised “nerves toolkit”
✔ Practical strategies to manage stress and stay in control
✔ Renewed confidence to perform at your best
4. Executive Panel & Presentation Prep (2 × 90 minutes)
Who it’s for:
Senior professionals and executives preparing for multi-stakeholder panels or presentations.
What we cover:
Crafting a compelling leadership narrative
Competency mapping to executive-level behaviours and “what good looks like”
Board-level Q&A rehearsal, including handling challenges and follow-ups
Presentation structure, slide clarity, and confident delivery coaching
You’ll leave with:
✔ A clear, impactful leadership story
✔ Confidence under high-pressure questioning
✔ Stronger presentation and panel performance
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5. Follow-Up Coaching (60 / 90 / 120 minutes)
Who it’s for:
Clients who’ve completed the Intensive or Mock sessions and want to refine answers, rehearse new scenarios, and polish delivery.
What we do:
Focused rehearsal on your highest-priority areas
Targeted feedback on content, structure, and impact
Optional: Pre-recorded video interview practice, tailored to platforms like HireVue or Sonru
You’ll leave with:
✔ More confident, concise answers
✔ Improved storytelling and delivery
✔ Practice for advanced formats
Unsure of the Type of Coaching Session You Need?
📩 Contact Diana today to discuss how she can support you to ace your next interview.
About Diana Dawson – Interview Coach
I’m Diana Dawson, Founder of Working Career, an Accredited Master Coach and Coaching Psychologist with over 20 years of experience.
I’ve worked as:
A recruitment consultant
An internal recruiter and behavioural interviewer
An external assessor for major organisations
This insider experience means I know exactly what employers are looking for — and I can help you present yourself confidently and authentically.
INTERVIEW COACHING FAQ
Who is interview coaching for?
Interview coaching is for professionals at all levels who want to improve their performance and succeed at job interviews. Whether you’re:
Preparing for your first interview in years
Looking to build confidence for a promotion
Changing careers and unsure what to expect
Facing competency-based, behavioural, or pre-recorded interviews
Battling with interview nerves
If you feel you need personalised support to develop your interview skills and maximise your chances of success, this coaching is designed for you.
You’ll need to be open to change and willing to practise new techniques — together, we’ll work towards helping you perform at your best.
How is the interview coaching delivered?
All sessions are one-to-one coaching with Diana Dawson, an Accredited Master Coach with the Association for Coaching. I’m also a qualified Career Counsellor, an experienced Executive Coach, and a Business Psychologist with more than 20 years of experience.
Currently, sessions are delivered remotely via Zoom or Teams, giving you the flexibility to learn from the comfort of your home or office.
When can I start interview coaching?
You can start at any time, depending on availability. There’s no fixed start date — we’ll arrange a time that works for both of us.
How long does the interview coaching take?
Each session lasts 60, 90 or 120 minutes, depending on your needs, giving us plenty of time to:
Understand your goals and priorities
Discuss the different types of interviews you may face
Develop strategies for approaching challenging questions
Learn techniques for managing interview nerves
Practise a mock interview with constructive feedback
This structure ensures you leave the session feeling prepared, confident, and ready to succeed.
Can I arrange more interview coaching sessions if I need them?
Absolutely. We typically begin with a single session to cover the essentials and identify areas for improvement.
Many clients choose to return for:
Follow-up sessions to refine their answers
Practice sessions ahead of a specific interview
Ongoing support for developing long-term confidence
You can book additional sessions of 60, 90, or 120 minutes depending on your needs.
Do I need an upcoming interview to book coaching?
Not at all. While many clients come to me before an interview, coaching is also helpful if you want to:
Build your general interview confidence
Understand modern interview formats, such as video or pre-recorded interviews
Prepare in advance for upcoming opportunities
By investing in your skills now, you’ll feel ready whenever the right role appears.
How do I get started with interview coaching?
Getting started is easy:
📩 Contact me to arrange your first session.
You will send me your CV (if you have one) and details of the role you have an interview for/applied for/the sort of role you would apply for.
We’ll discuss your goals and decide which session length suits you best.
I’ll send you a short preparation guide so you get the most from your session.
On the day, we’ll work together to build your skills, confidence, and strategy.
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