Have you used an interview coach during your transition? Were they worth the investment? What did you like/dislike about the experience? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> Sat, 07 Jan 2017 09:09:29 -0500 Have you used an interview coach during your transition? Were they worth the investment? What did you like/dislike about the experience? https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div> CPT Peter Sukits Sat, 07 Jan 2017 09:09:29 -0500 2017-01-07T09:09:29-05:00 Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Jan 7 at 2017 9:26 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience?n=2224825&urlhash=2224825 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Whether you are using a free coach or paid coach you....I say again over you have to establish what results you are looking for. At the end of the day you have to do the work...... CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Sat, 07 Jan 2017 09:26:34 -0500 2017-01-07T09:26:34-05:00 Response by CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR made Jan 7 at 2017 9:27 AM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience?n=2224826&urlhash=2224826 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Remember it&#39;s an individual task...interviewing you have to measure if you are getting better as you begin to interview. CW3 Dylan E. Raymond, PHR Sat, 07 Jan 2017 09:27:33 -0500 2017-01-07T09:27:33-05:00 Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 7 at 2017 1:58 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience?n=2225535&urlhash=2225535 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I had my own company that did both blue collar placements and executive placements. Never let a coach stop you from being yourself. The person who is too polished and turns every question to a pat answer is an easy spot. The last thing you want is a job where it turns out there is a bad match between the hiree and the employer because the candidate &quot;gamed&quot; the questions. Maj John Bell Sat, 07 Jan 2017 13:58:51 -0500 2017-01-07T13:58:51-05:00 Response by SGT Frank Leonardo made Jan 7 at 2017 6:32 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience?n=2226138&urlhash=2226138 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Was required to do TAP before getting out of the Army yes it helped me out SGT Frank Leonardo Sat, 07 Jan 2017 18:32:17 -0500 2017-01-07T18:32:17-05:00 Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made Jan 8 at 2017 3:39 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience?n=2229131&urlhash=2229131 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>After my interviews I sat down to reflect what I thought went well and what could be better. Gestures, words, talking speed, and the answer to the interview questions. The more we do it the better we get at it.<br /><br />This is why I love networking events. Every time you meet someone it is like a mini interview.<br /><br />I do have a friend who is a career coach. We meet for coffee several times in the year and talk about many things. Often I share my interview stories and get useful feedback.<br /><br />My overall view on this is, practice makes perfect. Join a Toastmasters club as a transitioning service member. MAJ Raúl Rovira Sun, 08 Jan 2017 15:39:19 -0500 2017-01-08T15:39:19-05:00 Response by CPT Peter Sukits made Jan 22 at 2017 5:02 PM https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/have-you-used-an-interview-coach-during-your-transition-were-they-worth-the-investment-what-did-you-like-dislike-about-the-experience?n=2272304&urlhash=2272304 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks to everybody for their responses. I appreciate the perspective. CPT Peter Sukits Sun, 22 Jan 2017 17:02:35 -0500 2017-01-22T17:02:35-05:00 2017-01-07T09:09:29-05:00