About TKServices.ie
Meet Tina Kinirons - Interview Coach
I help clients complete and improve application forms and CVs. I coach them to prepare for both competency-based interviews and capability-based interviews (those based on the Civil Service Capability Framework).
My earlier career spanned management, sales, operations, consulting, technical, and communications roles, giving me broad organisational experience and a strong understanding of how people and teams operate. My management background includes extensive interviewing, along with five years on the senior management team of Microsoft Ireland. My consulting and training work involved supporting organisations internationally and in Ireland on behalf of IBM and Microsoft.
After retraining as a psychologist, I established TKServices.ie in 2009. For thirteen years, I designed and delivered management and leadership training, including Civil Service programmes through OneLearning/DPER and Public Service programmes through PAI. I also coached managers in both the Civil Service and private sector, while steadily expanding my work in chairing interviews and delivering interview training and coaching. I hold a Master's in Occupational (or Business) Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, a Diploma in Human Resource Management and a B.Sc. in Computer Science. I am a member of CIPD. You can read more about my previous work experience on LinkedIn and I would be happy to connect with you there. Get to Know Tina
I love taking photos, mainly of nature when I am out and about (you'll find some of them on my Instagram page).
I go to the gym weekly, mostly for weights and a little cardio. Staying pain-free after some terrible back issues a few years ago turns out to be a great motivator. I'm lucky to have my twelve-year old god-daughter (she's also my gran-niece) in my life. I'm fascinated by how she and her friends view the world and the language they use ( like "slay!"). She tells me I act like someone just a few years older than her, but who drives a car and has money!
I read a lot of psychological thrillers. I love when the ending is plausible but impossible to predict. And I also enjoy playing bridge, though I'm still very much learning! P.S. I designed this website and wrote every sentence you are reading (including this one)! Meet Bernie Stevenson - Interview Coach
Bernie has been working with me for over eight years, coaching candidates for Civil and Public Service roles at all grades. Through her interview coaching, she provides an external perspective and empowering insights. Bernie creates a safe and structured space where clients conduct a personal skills analysis, review their relevant work experience and refine their competency or capability answers. Any issues, challenges or perceived barriers are aired, explored and addressed.
Bernie's earlier career included senior roles such as National Training & Quality Support Manager with the Irish Red Cross, where she led the national training function, secured accreditation for organisational programmes and chaired interviews at all levels. She also spent many years supporting staff through career transitions, delivering development programmes and conducting one‑to‑one skills analysis, CV preparation and interview practice. She has also delivered management training across all Civil Service departments for a number of years and continues to deliver development programmes for Pubic Sector organisations. Bernie holds a Master's in Innovation & Strategy, a degree in Training Consultancy & Development and a Diploma in Business and Executive Coaching. You can read more of her previous experience on LinkedIn and explore a small selection of her client success stories here. Get to Know BernieBernie is a firm believer in lifelong learning, whether that means encouraging her four grandchildren to chase their dreams or sharpening her own golf swing, one round at a time.
Her long walks are more than a pastime; they’re where she reflects, recharges and often hatches her next big idea. Recently, she and her husband acquired a campervan to explore scenic routes and seek new adventures. Bernie also likes to keep in touch, both with former colleagues she worked with years ago and newer friends she’s made more recently. Not Sure How We Can Help You?If you're not sure how we can help you, please fill out the contact form. I'll usually respond within one working day (which is Monday to Friday).
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Client CommentsHi Tina, Just to let you know that I got the job!! Thanks for all your help. Tina builds immediate and long lasting rapport with her clients and takes a personal interest in their success. Working with Tina is very enjoyable and I actively seek out opportunities to work with her. She has a great variety of business and management experience to draw on. Hi Bernie, Many, many thanks for your support and for your great advice. I am very glad to say I was offered the position which I am delighted about. Your advice was at the back of my mind throughout the interview, and it was a huge help in my preparation. Morning Tina, Just to let you know interview went well and I have been offered and accepted the post! Thanks a million for your help. It made me much more focused. Hi Bernie, just to let you know I was successful in the EO interview and was placed 1st on the panel. Thanks for all your help. Hi Tina, just to let you know I placed first on the panel, thanks for all your help! Hi Bernie, I'll be starting my new role in a few weeks and I feel I have a lot to thank you for. Pretty much everything we went over came up in the interview. I can't thank you enough, but I will try. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Hi Tina, Just letting you know that I got the job !!!! Thanks so much for your help with everything I felt so much more confident going into it ! Hi Tina, I just wanted to let you know that I placed on the panel. Thank you so much for your help that session was really informative and helped me see exactly what they were looking for in competency interview. I'm delighted!! Thanks again. |
