Interview Preparation e-Course: Practical Tips
Insider Insights to Help You SucceedThe tips in this e-course are grounded in real experience. I've interviewed thousands of candidates and worked alongside hundreds of interviewers, so you will find proven and practical advice in this e-course.
I explain how to structure your answers and highlight the content that scores well. I clarify what interviewers are looking for in commonly used competencies and capabilities. The video content is practical, focused and designed to improve your chances of interview success. The e-course covers both competency-based and capability-based interviews. Interview Preparation e-Course: Videos, Worksheets & ArticlesThe e-course includes over two hours of captioned video content, plus downloadable slides for each module. A new module covers the Civil Service Capability Framework and capability-based interviews. Worksheets guide you in writing your own answers for both competency-based and capability-based questions. During the questions and answers section of the e-course, my colleague Bernie and I answer all of the questions asked by attendees at a live webinar. This means you get to hear from two experienced interviewers and interview coaches. The e-Course also includes three articles with interview hints and tips. e-Course Contents List
You’ll have full access to all videos for 90 days from your purchase date. All PDFs are downloadable during that time and they are yours to keep.
At the bottom of this webpage, you’ll find a table outlining the details of which e-course content is relevant to competency-based interviews (most of it) and which content is relevant to capability-based interviews (all of it). See Inside the Interview Preparation e-Course - Free PreviewInterview Preparation e-Course: Client Feedback
e-Course Rating and Client CommentsThe Interview Preparation e-Course has an average satisfaction rating of 4.8 out of 5.
Here are a few comments from participants who filled in the feedback survey after completing the course. "Current, up to date and relevant with excellent explanation and road mapping in answering competency-based questions." "I feel I understand what interviewers are looking for much better." "The e-course is a gold mine of succinctly delivered and relevant information and an understanding of what the board are looking for, which will support my interview preparation journey." "Discussing how to approach the competencies was excellent, I feel I understand what they are looking for much better." "The section on completing the application was very good." "Concise and succinct information that relieved anxiety and gave me my confidence back." "Delighted to have signed up. Certainly gave me insight into the interviewer board and that they are not out to trick you. Many thanks." "Hopefully I will have time to put what I learned into practice! Wish I had found this webinar sooner." "Hearing the point of view of the interviewer is helpful too, especially around dealing with nerves." "I felt ready to tackle my interview afterwards". "Explained in normal language, no big confusing vocabulary." "The most useful part for me was about how to answer competency questions." "The webinar was fantastic, very informative." "Very helpful in getting in the interviewers perspective." "The information provided is really helpful." "The format is great with plenty of useful tips" "The Q and A was the most useful part." "Helpful in getting an advantage." "It was informative and useful." Interview Preparation for Competency and Capability InterviewsUse this table to see which modules and resources are most relevant for competency-based or capability-based interviews.
Frequently Asked Questions About the e-CourseWho is the e‑course suitable for? It’s designed for candidates preparing for competency‑based or capability‑based interviews across the Irish Public Service, at all grades and levels of experience. Should I choose the e‑course or a workbook? The workbook guides you in developing strong competency or capability-based answers. The e‑course supports that work and goes broader with guidance on preparation, delivery, nerves, confidence and understanding how interviewers assess performance. Read this explanation to understand more about the differences between the e-Course and the workbooks and pick the best fit. Some clients have used both. How long do I have access to the e‑course? You have full access to all videos for 90 days from purchase. All PDFs (slides, worksheets, articles) are downloadable and yours to keep. Does the e‑course cover the Civil Service Capability Framework? Yes. There is a full module explaining the Capability Framework and how to prepare capability‑based answers. Does the e‑course help with application forms? Yes. There is a full module on completing application forms, including what interviewers look for at shortlisting. Does the e‑course include examples and worksheets? Yes. You’ll find worksheets to help you write your own competency or capability answers, sample answers plus downloadable slides for each module. What is the Q&A section that is included? These were recorded during a live webinar. You’ll hear answers to real questions asked, with input from both Tina and her colleague Bernie. Will the e‑course help if I’m very nervous about interviews? Yes. Modules focus on nerves, confidence, preparation and understanding what interviewers are looking for, all of which help reduce anxiety. Is the e‑course suitable if I haven’t done an interview in years? Yes. The content is designed to help you understand current interview expectations and rebuild confidence. Can I preview the e‑course before buying? Yes. Free preview videos and sample materials are available when you sign into the e-Course, no purchase required. |
Client CommentsHi Tina, Just to let you know I made the panel. Really happy I attended your webinar!!! Will defo be recommending to friends. I'm over the moon!! Thanks again for such an informative webinar. Tina, Thank you for all the advice in the e-course. I have successfully been placed on the EO panel. Hi Tina, I bought your e-course and found it so useful. I have had two interviews since where I placed 1 or 2 on the panels and I must credit your webinar. Thanks for all your good work! I found the interview prep webinar excellent, especially the Q&A section, yourself and Bernie went above and beyond to answer all the questions. It was really beneficial and I will be recommending the next seminar to colleagues and friends. Both you and Bernie are so experienced and knowledgeable in this area and I feel very lucky to have found you both. Your techniques are outstanding. They personally helped me to get my promotion after being unsuccessful twice before. I found the webinar to be extremely helpful and useful and I will put what I have learned into practice for my upcoming interview. I found the answers to the questions very helpful and relevant. I thought the information in the slides were really helpful and will be a very important tool to reference for any future interviews. You covered all my questions (and more!) I would like to thank you both for answering all the questions and going over time. Your energy and enthusiasm is infectious! Wonderful presentation and answering of questions. Great passion and knowledge, your service was recommended to me, now I know why! I would definitely recommend this webinar to others. It was obvious how much both of you love your work and want to help people. I found it very practical and really valuable. Exceptionally well prepared, articulate and clear. Helpful and engaging session, super stuff, thank you! Very insightful and informative, míle buíochas! I would highly recommend this webinar to others. |
