Interview Coaching
I have a proven track record of helping people like you get the jobs they want. I offer bespoke preparation for every stage of the recruitment process, enabling you to perform at your best and stand out from the crowd. You may:
Whatever your circumstances, you need to prepare, practise and develop your application writing and interviewing skills in order to get through the various stage of the recruitment process and gain a job offer.
From the moment you contact me, I'll support and guide you towards getting the job you want. By working with me, you’ll receive personalised, one to one advice on all aspects of the interview process.
I'll offer you feedback on your CV and LinkedIn Profile, interview coaching and practice interviews tailored to your needs and to the jobs you apply to. This will build your confidence, develop your communication skills and thoroughly prepare you for interviews and other forms of assessment. I'll even keep my fingers crossed for you on the big day!
Why choose me?
I work on the flip side too, spending lots of my time advising and training employers how to use best practice methods and skills to attract, engage and recruit top talent for their teams. That means I'm in a great position to know what they're looking for and how they interview and assess candidates.
There are all sorts of ways in which employers identify who is most suitable for a role and you need to be prepared for all of these. I have many years experience working with large employers such as Big 4 accountancy firms, and public sector organisations both interviewing and assessing candidates and also giving feedback to those who were unsuccessful, so they can improve their techniques for next time. This puts me in the unique position of knowing how to guide you through all types of interview and assessments to ensure you demonstrate all your skills and qualities just when you need to.
I receive excellent feedback from clients and am confident that my coaching offers great value and gives you the best possible chance of securing the job you really want.
To make an enquiry and book a FREE 20 minute consultation:
please email ali@aliwatersassociates.co.uk or call for a chat on 07971 511731
- be a school leaver or graduate taking your first step into your chosen career and want some support and guidance of how to make sure you stand out in your applications and at interview.
- need some career focusing and help trying to narrow down your job search. It can be hard to know where to start if you don't have any idea which direction to head in.
- have recently been made redundant or going through a restructure, and be worried about how to get your next job.
- be returning to work after a career break or planning a move to a new company after a long time in the same job.
Whatever your circumstances, you need to prepare, practise and develop your application writing and interviewing skills in order to get through the various stage of the recruitment process and gain a job offer.
From the moment you contact me, I'll support and guide you towards getting the job you want. By working with me, you’ll receive personalised, one to one advice on all aspects of the interview process.
I'll offer you feedback on your CV and LinkedIn Profile, interview coaching and practice interviews tailored to your needs and to the jobs you apply to. This will build your confidence, develop your communication skills and thoroughly prepare you for interviews and other forms of assessment. I'll even keep my fingers crossed for you on the big day!
Why choose me?
I work on the flip side too, spending lots of my time advising and training employers how to use best practice methods and skills to attract, engage and recruit top talent for their teams. That means I'm in a great position to know what they're looking for and how they interview and assess candidates.
There are all sorts of ways in which employers identify who is most suitable for a role and you need to be prepared for all of these. I have many years experience working with large employers such as Big 4 accountancy firms, and public sector organisations both interviewing and assessing candidates and also giving feedback to those who were unsuccessful, so they can improve their techniques for next time. This puts me in the unique position of knowing how to guide you through all types of interview and assessments to ensure you demonstrate all your skills and qualities just when you need to.
I receive excellent feedback from clients and am confident that my coaching offers great value and gives you the best possible chance of securing the job you really want.
To make an enquiry and book a FREE 20 minute consultation:
please email ali@aliwatersassociates.co.uk or call for a chat on 07971 511731
Student and Early Career Coaching
Identify your strengths, narrow down your job search and make job applications that stand out. Prepare to shine in all types of interviews and assessments for graduate programmes, apprenticeships and internships. 60 minutes £120 |
Mid Career Coaching
You'll have total support in your job search and help to write applications that convert to interviews. You'll learn how to prepare for interviews and build your confidence so that you perform at your best and receive multiple job offers. 60 minutes £150 |
Online Practice Interview
This can be a practice interview for general confidence building or bespoke for a specific interview. 60 minutes Student and Early Career £120 Mid Career £150 |
Interview Coaching + Practice Interview Combination
This gives you a reduced price for thorough preparation for your job interview 120 minutes Student and Early Career £220 Mid Career £280 |
We'll build your confidence...
...and calm your nerves by helping you to recognise all the great ways in which you can demonstrate that you're the best candidate for the job. Not only that, we'll give you the chance to have a practice interview on Zoom. You'll get really constructive feedback on all aspects of your interview including your body language, communications skills and the content of your answers.
We'll build your confidence...
...and calm your nerves by helping you to recognise all the great ways in which you can demonstrate that you're the best candidate for the job. Not only that, we'll give you the chance to have a practice interview on Zoom. You'll get really constructive feedback on all aspects of your interview including your body language, communications skills and the content of your answers.
Here's what some of our clients say about us:
As a result of Ali's coaching, I was delighted to be offered a job that I really want. The coaching sessions were tailored to the exact roles I was applying for and really helped with my applications and preparing for interviews. Firstly, Ali showed me how to structure and tailor my CV, cover letters and LinkedIn profile to ensure I was invited to interviews. We then had a session on how to prepare effectively for interviews where Ali built my confidence in answering typical interview questions. The practice interview was invaluable and Ali's encouraging, constructive feedback helped me improve both my answers and the way I expressed myself at interview. I'd thoroughly recommend Ali's coaching sessions to job seekers and career changers who would like some support and guidance on how to land a job they really want. Thanks Ali!
Steve Perry, Project Manager
Steve Perry, Project Manager
I attended a CV writing master class that Ali presented. I found myself on the bench due to ir35 & COVID, April 2020, for the very first time. I took all the messages on board and binned my CV. I wrote a new one tailoring it as Ali suggested and applied for a contract role. I recommend Ali because it worked! I secured an offer from my very first application. I know there are a number of factors to this but the CV and tailoring worked! Thank you Ali.
Wendy Purser, Programme Management Delivery Lead
Wendy Purser, Programme Management Delivery Lead
Ali provided an excellent interview coaching session for me. As someone relatively new into the world of work with little interview experience, she guided me through different interview styles, and helped me to prepare for common interview questions, and on use of the STAR method. Ali was friendly and professional and has continued to maintain our relationship following our coaching session. I would highly recommend Ali's interview coaching service.
Laurie, Reading
Laurie, Reading
I found Ali's support and guidance a massive help in preparing for my interview.
She talked through a number of interview styles, what I was likely expect and was very clear with how to answer a wide range of questions. Ali gave me some practice questions which allowed me to feel much more confident when going into the interview, I was able to adapt my answers easily to their questions. And I got the job. Thank you!
Jess, Birmingham
She talked through a number of interview styles, what I was likely expect and was very clear with how to answer a wide range of questions. Ali gave me some practice questions which allowed me to feel much more confident when going into the interview, I was able to adapt my answers easily to their questions. And I got the job. Thank you!
Jess, Birmingham
"I found Ali’s coaching really valuable and it helped me gain offers for Industrial Placements from 3 companies. We had one face to face session focused on the types of placements I was looking for and how I’d be assessed. We then discussed how to use my examples to demonstrate the skills and qualities required for the role and I practiced answering some typical interview questions. The advice Ali gave me about being detailed in my responses proved really useful in bringing my answers to life and interviews went well. I was asked to attend assessment centres with 3 different companies. The second session was on Skype and Ali gave me lots of hints and tips on how to perform well in these. I was delighted to be offered all three jobs!"
Isabel, Epsom
Isabel, Epsom
"I had two coaching sessions with Ali to prepare for a few job interviews. During the first session we focused on the types of roles I was applying for and the necessary skills and qualities that I’d need to demonstrate. We discussed multiple possible examples I could use to show different skills, and worked through which were the stronger examples and scenarios. Ali was patient and encouraging when it was tough to think of suitable examples, and was able to provide pointers to draw out relevant examples. Ali took the time to breakdown each example and discussed how to frame so it would best show off the required skill.
The second session was a practice telephone interview which gave me real live experience of providing detailed answers to a variety of competency and strength based questions. It allowed me to practice the examples discussed in the first session but also tested me on the different ways interviewers may structure questions. This meant I had to think on my feet to come up with answers and adapt to the situation.
Ali also gave me hints and tips on how to perform well in an assessment centre and how to best promote myself. Ali spent time giving really constructive feedback on my performance and also praised the areas I answered well which helped to build my confidence. After the sessions I felt well prepared with a wealth of strong and refined examples for the real interview. I was delighted to be offered the job and would highly recommend Ali’s coaching to anyone wanting to nail their interviews or assessment centers by preparing with a professional, supportive coach."
Helena, Incident Office at Department or Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
The second session was a practice telephone interview which gave me real live experience of providing detailed answers to a variety of competency and strength based questions. It allowed me to practice the examples discussed in the first session but also tested me on the different ways interviewers may structure questions. This meant I had to think on my feet to come up with answers and adapt to the situation.
Ali also gave me hints and tips on how to perform well in an assessment centre and how to best promote myself. Ali spent time giving really constructive feedback on my performance and also praised the areas I answered well which helped to build my confidence. After the sessions I felt well prepared with a wealth of strong and refined examples for the real interview. I was delighted to be offered the job and would highly recommend Ali’s coaching to anyone wanting to nail their interviews or assessment centers by preparing with a professional, supportive coach."
Helena, Incident Office at Department or Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
"Ali agreed to coach me in preparation for an interview and assessment day for a post-A level apprenticeship role with a major employer.
She was massively helpful and informative giving me an understanding of what I might be asked at interview and how to perform best. Ali was friendly, constructive and experienced and as a result of her coaching, I was more confident going into day and in knowing what to expect from group tasks and mathematics tests too.
She also set tasks and research for me to complete in my own time so I was more informed about the role and the business. I got the job, so many thanks!"
Todd, Merchandise Apprentice, Topman, London
She was massively helpful and informative giving me an understanding of what I might be asked at interview and how to perform best. Ali was friendly, constructive and experienced and as a result of her coaching, I was more confident going into day and in knowing what to expect from group tasks and mathematics tests too.
She also set tasks and research for me to complete in my own time so I was more informed about the role and the business. I got the job, so many thanks!"
Todd, Merchandise Apprentice, Topman, London
"Ali came highly recommended to me by a colleague. I hadn’t done an interview for years and she really helped me to overcome my fear of the whole process. She used the job description I sent her to generate a list of interview questions that I might be asked. We then had a session to discuss my examples and Ali gave me really detailed and constructive feedback on the style of my answers which did wonders for my confidence. Following this, we did a practice interview where she coached me to answer the questions accurately and to speak confidently. I was delighted to get through to the second stage of the process which was a scenario based interview and presentation. There was very little notice of this interview, so Ali quickly found a convenient time for me to prepare with a practice scenario based interview. I’d recommend Ali to anyone who wants to prepare thoroughly for an interview. It boosted my confidence to go into the interviews and definitely helped to get me the job!"
Niall, Live Editor at Sky
Niall, Live Editor at Sky
"My last interview was over 15 years ago so when I found myself in a redundancy situation having to reapply for my job I started to panic. I was informed the interview would be competency based questions. Interview styles have changed so much over the years.
A friend recommended Ali so I gave her the job description. With this she was able to compile a whole range of competency based questions that were specific to the job I was applying for. I had two sessions. The first was going over the questions and thinking about suitable answers. The second session was a mock interview. The interview training was fantastic and it gave me the knowledge, guidance and confidence I was lacking. I got the job!"
Adeline, Studio Director at Sky
A friend recommended Ali so I gave her the job description. With this she was able to compile a whole range of competency based questions that were specific to the job I was applying for. I had two sessions. The first was going over the questions and thinking about suitable answers. The second session was a mock interview. The interview training was fantastic and it gave me the knowledge, guidance and confidence I was lacking. I got the job!"
Adeline, Studio Director at Sky
"I approached Ali for some interview coaching for a new role. Ali’s approach was friendly and professional; she gave honest constructive feedback and guidance on how to best approach the interview, while providing an opportunity to practise and improve my skills. The session with Ali built my confidence and allowed me to get a feel of a proper interview scenario. It also encouraged me to think about examples I might use in a competency-based interview situation. I got the job!"
Liam, Senior Audit Associate at KPMG LLP
Liam, Senior Audit Associate at KPMG LLP
"Ali helped me prepare for my challenging university medicine interviews. With distance being an issue, she conveniently set up a number of Skype interviews to help me practise not only my communication skills and interview techniques, but also to boost my confidence through performing professional mock interviews. Ali gave really useful, constructive feedback that made a huge difference to my performance on interview days. The Skype interviews were invaluable to me as we went over varied styles of interviews and common questions/scenarios from a traditional interview style to Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs). I felt fully prepared for my assessment days and received 3 offers! I would highly recommend Ali to anyone looking to become more prepared and confident in interviews or brush up on their presentation and communication skills."
Sam, studying medicine at The University of Dundee
Sam, studying medicine at The University of Dundee
