“Just wanted to let you know I was offered the position I applied for back at the beginning of the year (the one you helped coach me for) I have now been in the job for about 6 wks & I have been asked to apply for 'acting up' duties. I also have an interview for a higher grade position this Thursday. (I have been preparing for the interview using the techniques you suggested). So, your advice was successful, I will let you know how this interview goes.”

“I really appreciate you giving up part of weekends and late afternoons to work on these for me. You went beyond the call of duty and the final product was professional and exactly what I was looking for when I sought assistance. I apologise for the slow response time, overloading you with unnecessary information and leaving things to the last minute; but I must say that you performed the task with flair and distinctiveness."

“I think I was waiting to hear back from Accenture about my second behavioural interview, when I wrote you my last e-mail. Since then, I have had the third and final interview with one of their senior executives, and I just yesterday I formally accepted an offer of employment from them!

I will be starting as an Analyst in the Human Performance branch of their management consulting service line in August! I am so excited - it is the ideal job for me on so many levels, with possible scope to extend my career into China in a couple of years time, which is even better!

It has all worked out really well! Thank you for all your help in my job-searching process!”

“Thanks to Karalyn's coaching I got the job!

This was my first formal panel interview in four years.  Plus I was required to do a 20 minute presentation and submit a written report - so you can imagine my anxiety.

With Karalyn's professional one-on-one coaching, I could build upon on my interviewing strengths and identify potential pitfalls - understanding how best to handle a range of tricky questions.

 I highly recommend Interview IQ to anyone wanting to get that job offer.”

 “Just wanted to say thank you for your help in 2005 - I really found it very useful. When I didn't get the job at the Parkes library I went back into my shell and didn’t apply for other positions for most of this year. But eventually I applied for Chief Librarian at Robe and also at Port Pirie. I used all the material I got from when I worked with you and am very happy to report I have been appointed Chief Librarian at Port Pirie to start in February. As one of my sons lives in South Aust I am very happy with the outcome.

 So once again a big thank you.”

"Since the last time I had been job hunting (5 years ago), I felt that I was out of touch with the entire job seeking and interviewing process and therefore felt at a disadvantage.
 
The process I worked through with you was great in helping me to better understand the interviewing process as well as identifying my key skill set for specific job roles and how to focus on these in an interview. This helped me in building my confidence in going to job interviews.

The simulation interview allowed me to explain my skill set through giving examples that could easily express the extent of experience I had. I would not have been able to have identified these, had you not asked specific questions that would have most likely have been asked in a real interview.
 
Overall the experience was informative and has most definitely assisted me in my job hunting experience"

"I hadn't had an interview in over 5 years and was feeling very apprehensive at the prospect. You gave me some informed and insightful advice, that made the whole process a lot less nerve wracking"

How does it work?

While it all depends on what you need, a "typical" session may flow as follows:

1. Call or email Interview IQ to arrange a confidential discussion of your needs
2. We agree on how best Interview IQ can help you
3. We find out everything we need to know about you and your job search
4. You send your resume, and position description or as much role information as
   you can
5. We send you some pre-work and contact you to help you complete this
6. We coach one on one, help you handle all the questions that will come up about
    you and your experience and give you all the help you need to improve your interview skills
7. We provide feedback and post interview work
8. We will call and coach you over the phone, if necessary

How much does it cost?

Prices for face to face coaching vary depending on your role and seniority.

Entry level program session: $150
Middle Management program: $200
Senior Management program: $250

For follow up face to face sessions we charge an hourly rate.

Entry level hourly rate: $75
Middle Management hourly rate: $100
Senior Management hourly rate: $150

Rates on email and telephone based coaching are negotiable.

We accept cash and cheques.

Who runs Interview IQ
                                                                     
Karalyn Interview IQ is owned and run by Karalyn Brown.

Karalyn has over 10 years experience as a recruitment consultant and HR professional, which means she knows exactly what both parties are looking for.

She's coached at all levels within the public and private sector. Her clients include Accountants, Nurses, Marketers, Train Drivers, Ophthalmologists, Dermatologists,  Public Affairs Managers, Graduates, Project Managers, IT Specialists, Teachers, Lawyers, Journalists, Salespeople, Builders,  Aborists, PAs and EAs. 

Karalyn has used all the recruitment tools including behavioural interviews, assessment centres, role plays, aptitude testing, psychometric profiling and reference checking. If your interviewer is serious about hiring the best staff, you’ll be facing at least one of these in your search for a new role.

Karalyn regularly appears on abc radio on Tony Delroy's nightlife. She has been quoted as interview expert in CareerOne and written extensively on the recruitment industry for Recruitment Extra. She's been commissioned to write on a variety people topics for The Australian, The Sydney Morning Herald, Human Resources Magazine and Management Today. Karalyn's also offered career advice as "Ask Kate" on CareerOne and her job searching tips feature on the employment website www.byron.com.au. You can also join her resume group on Facebook: Last night my CV saved my life

Karalyn keeps her interview skills sharp by regularly sitting on interview panels for the public sector and recruiting staff for her own clients.

But by far the most important thing to know about Karalyn, is that she's been a candidate as well. So she’s well aware of what you’re going through right now.

Resumes that win interviews
 
Getting a an effective resume together is hard work. Not many people get their resumes right.

We will give you advice that will help you win interviews.

We offer a free 15 minute appraisal and our fees begin at $220. Click here for more detail.

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 Contact Us

Karalyn Brown
Tel: 02 9559 5210
Mob: 0439 595 687
karalyn@interviewiq.com.au
ABN: 14912542141