Interview Coaching for Public Sector Success
Interview Coaching for Public Sector Success
I specialise in helping candidates succeed in public sector interviews – whether they’re aiming for promotion or applying for a new role. With a proven track record, I guide clients through the entire process, from strengthening their CVs and application forms to delivering compelling, confident interviews.
I offer tailored coaching for competency-based interviews in the education sector and the greater public service. I also work with organisations and design and deliver training sessions and webinars to support groups of candidates with practical strategies for application writing and interview preparation.
To complement this, I’ve developed a range of interview preparation resources such as online courses and guides – trusted tools that help candidates prepare effectively and feel confident walking into the interview.
Here's What I Know About You
- You want to be in the running for this upcoming leadership role.
- You want to do a good interview, but you're not one for the limelight.
- You want your experience to come across - both in your role and share your other professional experiences.
- You’re excited by the difference you could make as a new leader.
- You know that interviews are an important opportunity for you to show them what you've got to offer.
Services to Help You Succeed in Competency-Based Interviews
Services to Help You Succeed in Competency-Based Interviews
Whether you're going for promotion or applying for your next leadership role, I offer practical, proven support to help you prepare with clarity and confidence.
One-to-One Coaching
- The Confident Career Leader Programme – job application and mock interview support - this opackage includes personalised one-to-one coaching for ambitious professionals preparing for leadership roles.
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Interview Preparation Coaching – tailored support for competency-based interviews, with a focus on communication, clarity, and confidence.
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Mock Interviews – practise your answers in a safe space, get feedback, and walk into the real interview feeling more prepared.
Online Courses & Digital Resources
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Help! I've an Interview in a Week – an online course packed with practical tools and strategies for last-minute preparation.
- Knock Their Socks Off - helping teachers feel cool, calm and collected - this online course is ideal for NQTs and teachers moving home and to new schools.
- NQTs Acing Your Interviews - An All-in-One Guide – a step-by-step printable guide to help you plan and polish your answers.
Group Training
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Group Interview Training Courses – ideal for schools, ETBs or organisations supporting interview preparation.
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Application Form Workshops – learn how to clearly demonstrate your impact in writing.
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Interview Preparation Webinars – interactive sessions focused on common questions, answer structure and confidence tips.
Group and Community Support
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The Teacher Promotion Club – group support, expert insights, and a community of like-minded educators on the same journey.
Whether you're going for promotion or applying for your next leadership role, I offer practical, proven support to help you prepare with clarity and confidence.
One-to-One Coaching
- The Confident Career Leader Programme – job application and mock interview support - this opackage includes personalised one-to-one coaching for ambitious professionals preparing for leadership roles.
-
Interview Preparation Coaching – tailored support for competency-based interviews, with a focus on communication, clarity, and confidence.
-
Mock Interviews – practise your answers in a safe space, get feedback, and walk into the real interview feeling more prepared.
Online Courses & Digital Resources
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Help! I've an Interview in a Week – an online course packed with practical tools and strategies for last-minute preparation.
- Knock Their Socks Off - helping teachers feel cool, calm and collected - this online course is ideal for NQTs and teachers moving home and to new schools.
- NQTs Acing Your Interviews - An All-in-One Guide – a step-by-step printable guide to help you plan and polish your answers.
Group Training
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Group Interview Training Courses – ideal for schools, ETBs or organisations supporting interview preparation.
-
Application Form Workshops – learn how to clearly demonstrate your impact in writing.
-
Interview Preparation Webinars – interactive sessions focused on common questions, answer structure and confidence tips.
Group and Community Support
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The Teacher Promotion Club – group support, expert insights, and a community of like-minded educators on the same journey.
Here's What I Know About You
- You want to be in the running for this upcoming leadership role.
- You want to do a good interview, but you're not one for the limelight.
- You want your experience to come across - both in your role and share your other professional experiences.
- You’re excited by the difference you could make as a new leader.
- You know that interviews are an important opportunity for you to show them what you've got to offer.
You’re planning a big move in your career, but you lack the skills to sell yourself. You know that professional help to get you there is the key.
You’re planning a big move in your career, but you lack the skills to sell yourself. You know that professional help to get you there is the key.
2️⃣ Ways I Help Your Organisation Succeed at Interviews
Applying for a Senior Leadership Role?
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Understand the Key LAOS Leadership Competencies in a SIMPLE way!
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Applying for a Senior Leadership Role?
🔥UPDATED GUIDE 🔥
Understand the Key LAOS Leadership Competencies in a SIMPLE way! ⤵ Sign up below for your FREE Printable Interview Reflection Tool!
Hey there, I'm Orla!
I HAVE A 71% INTERVIEW SUCCESS RATE and my clients
- report improvement in interview scores,
- are encouraged to apply for more roles,
- have been offered multiple roles and
- secure the roles that they want in education.
I help public servants - especially teachers - speak about their strengths with clarity and confidence.
Too often, I see brilliant professionals undersell themselves in interviews, relying on vague stories or overlong answers that miss the mark. My approach is different. I teach you how to communicate what makes you stand out - using structured storytelling, powerful phrasing, and the right language for the right setting.
Whether we’re crafting 90-second STAR responses or choosing verbs that quietly impress, I’ll help you cut the waffle, get to the point, and express your value with impact.
Hey there, I'm Orla!
I help public servants - especially teachers - speak about their strengths with clarity and confidence.
Too often, I see brilliant professionals undersell themselves in interviews, relying on vague stories or overlong answers that miss the mark. My approach is different. I teach you how to communicate what makes you stand out - using structured storytelling, powerful phrasing, and the right language for the right setting.
Whether we’re crafting 90-second STAR responses or choosing verbs that quietly impress, I’ll help you cut the waffle, get to the point, and express your value with impact.
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Mock Interview - Testimonial
“Having secured a deputy role lately - I would recommend Orla’s interview services".
"The 90-minute session with her, got me thinking about how best to structure my interview answers. I learned a lot from her about the different ways to conduct yourself in a professional interview.
Orla showed me how to wrap up my interview answers in a timely manner which helped me know when to stop.
I felt confident in my interview answers – and I didn’t learn off my interview answers by heart as Orla guided me to see the difference between a 'learned off' answer vs a knowledgeable answer. It was a worthwhile session".
— Jacinta, Deputy Principal
“Having secured a deputy role lately - I would recommend Orla’s interview services".
"The 90-minute session with her, got me thinking about how best to structure my interview answers. I learned a lot from her about the different ways to conduct yourself in a professional interview.
Orla showed me how to wrap up my interview answers in a timely manner which helped me know when to stop.
I felt confident in my interview answers – and I didn’t learn off my interview answers by heart as Orla guided me to see the difference between a 'learned off' answer vs a knowledgeable answer. It was a worthwhile session".
— Jacinta, Deputy Principal
50 LAOS QUESTIONS FOR LEADERSHIP INTERVIEWS
Show that you understand the role by practising these questions from each of the four LAOS Domains.
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Avoid going blank in your leadership interview with this helpful list of interview questions.
