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Watch: Crack the code to acing your interviews and winning your dream project

Written by Outsized | 12/12/24 9:00 AM

                                                           

Landing an independent project isn't just about having the right experience. It's about communicating your value with confidence, asking the right questions, and demonstrating how you'll solve the client's biggest challenges.

In this interactive workshop, leadership coach and HR expert Renee Burkinshaw shares practical techniques to help independent professionals prepare for interviews, strengthen their value proposition, and present themselves with greater confidence. Through real-world examples and actionable frameworks, she explains how to move beyond simply answering questions to building meaningful client conversations that lead to stronger project outcomes.

Watch the full recording here:

 

What you'll take away from the session:

  • How to prepare for interviews using a simple retrospective framework that helps you continuously improve

  • Practical techniques to overcome self-doubt and build confidence before important client conversations

  • How to develop a compelling value proposition that clearly communicates the problems you solve

  • Why understanding client goals, stakeholders, and measures of success is essential before proposing solutions

  • How to create impactful case studies that demonstrate your experience and credibility

  • How to use the STAR framework to answer behavioural and project-based interview questions effectively

  • The importance of asking thoughtful questions rather than jumping straight into solutions

  • Practical tips for presenting recommendations, managing stakeholder expectations, and leaving a lasting impression


If you're preparing for your first independent project interview or looking to improve your interview conversion rate, this session provides practical tools you can apply immediately.