Coaching for Interviews and Careers

From high-stakes interviews to career crossroads, our practical, personalised coaching helps you communicate your strengths, make confident decisions and move forward.

Fiona Barry – Google Review

“I met with Margaret from H-Training to prepare for a public service interview. I had no formal competency-based interview experience and was very nervous. Margaret gave me great tips and guidance, and I am happy to say that I passed my interview thanks to her. I would highly recommend this service.”

Robert O’Brien – Google Review

“Liz was very professional and thorough and was so helpful in preparing me for my interview. She even took a phone call the night before the interview. I passed my interview and got the job I applied for. Highly recommend H-Training.”

Eilish – Google Review

“Margaret has a non-judgmental and person-centred approach. She helped me develop a better and deeper understanding of myself and prepared me for an interview where I was delighted to secure a place on the panel.”

competency-based interviews

Capability & Competency Based Interview Support

Nervous about an upcoming interview?

Get strategic guidance on Competencies or Capability frameworks, application forms, along with a mock interview – plus support on how to manage nerves and perform with confidence.

Career Coaching

Feeling stuck or unsure what’s next?

Career Coaching helps you reconnect with your strengths, explore new possibilities, and take practical steps toward a role that fits who you are and what you want— with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

At H-Suite, we don’t coach from theory.

We coach from lived experience, deep sector knowledge, and a track record of real results.

Margaret Collins

Lead Interview & Career Coach

Margaret is a senior HR professional and coach with more than 20 years’ experience across retail, biotech and healthcare. She specialises in capability and competency-based interview preparation, helping clients clarify their examples, build confidence and progress their careers.

Liz Kingston

Senior Interview & Career Coach

Liz is a senior HR consultant and coach with more than 20 years’ experience with leading multinationals. She helps clients identify their strengths, develop clear competency-based examples and approach interviews and their next career step with confidence. Liz is a member of CIPD and IITD, and an EQi and EQ360 coach.

Helen Hourican

Founder & Interview Coach

Helen founded H-Training in 1989 and has supported thousands of clients. Her experience spans interview preparation, learning and development, and mentoring across government departments and a wide range of organisations. Helen supports a select few clients each month with personalised interview coaching, bringing a warm, direct approach.

Whether you’re...

Preparing for a Competency or Capability-Based Interview in the public sector, civil service or private sector

Exploring a new path with Career Coaching,

You’ll find practical, personalised coaching here – designed to help you move forward with clarity, confidence and conviction.