Watch Andrew introduce the Interview Preparation course
Introduction to Andrew Jones, Executive Coach
Andrew Jones has been coaching leaders and professionals from MBA to C-level in Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa for 12 years. He has lived and worked in Asia for over 30 years – based in Singapore since 1998. You can read more about his experience, credentials and client recommendations on his LinkedIn page
Andrew is a very experienced interviewer and career coach. He leverages both to give you a challenging interview experience and maximize what you can learn.
Andrew subscribes to the Ashridge Business School Code of Conduct for Coaches. He will follow this Code in all terms including Responsibility, Competence, Confidentiality, Management of Work, and Public Statements.
Are you in or about to enter the job market and wondering how to prepare for an interview?
Are you unsure about how to best illustrate the value you offer in your when you describe your work experience? Especially, if you are aiming for a change in role or industry or location?
Do you want to tailor your what you will say to a specific Job Description?
Are you unsure about how to express what you think of as weaknesses, failures or gaps in your CV?
This course is for you, if you answered "yes" to any of those questions.
This course will support you through the four essential steps to interview success:
- Plan and prepare your interview material
- Practice on video and critique yourself
- Making the most of a live Mock interview
- Interview for real and Learning from each experience.
If you'd like to buy this course plus a 90-minute mock interview with Andrew, please take a look at this bundle offer.
You will learn...
- Preparing for your Interview or mock interview
- How to analyse a Job Description or Job Ad
- Answering the 'Tell me about yourself' question (5:54)
- Answering the "You seem to change jobs frequently..." questions
- Illustrating your aptitude and attitude (5:42)
- Preparing to talk about your achievements (4:00)
- Illustrating your Transferable Skills
- Over/Under-qualification concerns
- Answering behavioral questions to help the interviewer (6:57)
- Why is this the right job for you? (1:37)
- Why are you the right person for this job? Why should we hire you? (2:54)
- What salary are you looking for and more risky questions (4:27)
- Why do you want to leave your last employer?
- Questions about the longer-term: motivation, intention and interests (4:16)
- The leadership style question
- What is your strategy/action plan for this role?
- Being vulnerable: introduction to failure and weakness questions (3:40)
- The Failure question (2:27)
- The Weakness question (3:11)
- Questions about Ethics
- Questions about Studying, Education & Internships (4:58)
- Appearance, handshakes & entry
- Building Rapport with the interviewer
- Taking the Interviewers perspective: Show & Tell (7:23)
- How to respond to the interviewer's behavioural queues & apparent biases
- How interviewers dig deeper (9:47)
- Self-Confidence & showing Confidence in interviews (10:14)
- More questions
- Asking questions at the end of an interview
- How to close & leave the room (4:09)
- Online interviews (5:43)
- Informal interviews: Meals & Fireside Chats
- After the Interview
- Templates for specific post-interview actions
- Reflection
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a waiting period between subscribing and getting access to the course?
No. Once you have subscribed you can get started straight away.
When does the course start and finish?
The the Interview Preparation & Practice course is an open program without a start and finish. You can subscribe at any time and pace yourself towards your own objective.
How long do I have access to the content?
You will have access to all the course modules & materials until your subscription ends. You will also have immediate access to new content.
How do I buy the course for a friend, a colleague or my team?
On the check-out screen you will find an option to 'give as a gift'. Use this option and enter the email address of the person you are gifting to.
How much time should I plan to spend on this course?
Your time commitment depends on your own career objectives and by when you want to achieve them. We will encourage you to make a realistic, measurable plan and track your progress against it.
Can I book a Mock Interview with Andrew?
If you have bought this course as part of a coaching package then you can spend some or all of you remaining coaching hours on mock interviews. If you do not have any hours in hand, please take a look at our coaching options
Can I book a private run of this course?
Yes, we offer bulk purchase discounts for companies groups and Business Schools. Please contact us by email and we will set up a time to understand your objectives.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, tell us in the first 14 days and we will give you a full refund.
I still have questions. How do I contact you?
No problem. Ask Andrew anything by email