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Brian McIvor | Career & Interview Coaching

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Interview Training & Career Development
for the Public Service & Private Sector
for over 30 years

Mentoring and Coaching based on my experience having worked in this Sector

Online resources based on real-life case studies of successful Competency Interviews.

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Interviewing Zone

A proven set of resources to help you succeed at your next interview. Based on case studies from our Public Sector and Private Sector clients.

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Career Zone

You will probably change your career path every 5-7 years. Find out how to manage your future transitions here.

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Personal Development

Mindfulness and self-awareness are essential to managing challenging situations. Coaching and psychological testing will help you survive and thrive!

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Free Resources

Feel free to sample PDFs, Videos and Podcasts from our unique and award-winning collection.

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I have helped thousands of our clients nationally and internationally manage all forms of career transition – from induction, through selection and promotion right through to pre-retirement planning in both the Public and Private Sectors.

Over 90% of our clients come to us through referrals. If you have discovered us online – welcome and explore the site. I would love to hear from you.

 

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I have worked in positions of responsibility in both in the Public Service and the Private Sector – so I am familiar with the challenges that working in these sectors present.

Please contact me via email , Skype or by phone 087 250 4562 – for a free confidential consultation.

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You are lucky, lucky, lucky to have Brian to guide you through career planning, that you might enjoy a better life and live triumphantly, under skies sunny or stormy
Richard Nelson BollesAuthor of the World’s Best-selling Career and Job Search book (over 10million copies sold).
I was fortunate enough to engage Brian’s services for coaching and preparation in advance of my recent AP interview. His professional and honest approach combined with solid experience in coaching for competency based interviews was the reason I successfully placed No. 2 on my AP panel. I have already recommended him to my friends and colleagues who are pursuing promotions. I know that I won’t regret this very worthwhile investment in my career.
Michelle GuinanPublic Service
In ‘Career Detection, Finding and Managing your career,’ Brian introduces us to his Career Detection model, a brilliantly effective process to guide us in working with clients wanting to find or manager their career. The book is filled with many great exercises to identify skills and expertise, find career drivers and learn how to research careers. Brian’s Book is an excellent resource for coaches and for anyone who wants to be their own career coach or detective. I highly recommend it.
Denise Ruane Change Consultant & Executive Coach
Brian is one of the most practical and engaged individuals I know in the field of personal development. He is constantly adding to his skills and knowledge and just as diligent at passing the information on as an author and trainer. Brian is thorough and his attention to detail is one of his prime strengths.
Michael ComynTrainer, Broadcaster, Podcaster and Leadership Coach.
I had two AP interviews in the Civil Service and the HSE, and I'm delighted to let you know that I have been offered jobs in both places.
Public ServiceHigher Executive Officer equivalent.
So I came 2nd in Panel B, 1st in the Open Panel, and Second in the local panel in the same competition! I can’t thank you enough for your help and guidance. I don’t think I would have got the results without it.
Local AuthorityJunior Manager
I just received a call - I got my dream job and I am absolutely delighted. Thank you again for all your help . (Brian is) A very interesting character who will take you to the next level, and has an uncanny ability to provide the unvarnished truth in a nicely varnished way.
Civil ServicePrincipal Officer
My experience of working with Brian is that he gets results. Brian will guide and coach you through the interview process by helping you put a structure around your career achievements. Working with Brian has repeatedly led me to success with interviews. Working with Brian is the best value investment I have made in my career in the last 5 years.
Local AuthoritySenior Specialist Manager
You are lucky, lucky, lucky to have Brian to guide you through career planning, that you might enjoy a better life and live triumphantly, under skies sunny or stormy
Richard Nelson BollesAuthor of the World’s Best-selling Career and Job Search book (over 10million copies sold).
In ‘Career Detection, Finding and Managing your career,’ Brian introduces us to his Career Detection model, a brilliantly effective process to guide us in working with clients wanting to find or manager their career. The book is filled with many great exercises to identify skills and expertise, find career drivers and learn how to research careers. Brian’s Book is an excellent resource for coaches and for anyone who wants to be their own career coach or detective. I highly recommend it.
Denise Ruane Change Consultant & Executive Coach
Brian is one of the most practical and engaged individuals I know in the field of personal development. He is constantly adding to his skills and knowledge and just as diligent at passing the information on as an author and trainer. Brian is thorough and his attention to detail is one of his prime strengths.
Michael ComynTrainer, Broadcaster, Podcaster and Leadership Coach.
I had two AP interviews in the Civil Service and the HSE, and I'm delighted to let you know that I have been offered jobs in both places.
Public ServiceHigher Executive Officer equivalent.
So I came 2nd in Panel B, 1st in the Open Panel, and Second in the local panel in the same competition! I can’t thank you enough for your help and guidance. I don’t think I would have got the results without it.
Local AuthorityJunior Manager
I just received a call - I got my dream job and I am absolutely delighted. Thank you again for all your help . (Brian is) A very interesting character who will take you to the next level, and has an uncanny ability to provide the unvarnished truth in a nicely varnished way.
Civil ServicePrincipal Officer
My experience of working with Brian is that he gets results. Brian will guide and coach you through the interview process by helping you put a structure around your career achievements. Working with Brian has repeatedly led me to success with interviews. Working with Brian is the best value investment I have made in my career in the last 5 years.
Local AuthoritySenior Specialist Manager

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Don ‘t DoomScroll your Jobsearch or your Interview

April 28, 2026

A very interesting article in the Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/money/2026/apr/27/doomjobbing-how-modern-job-hunt-became-vicious-loop-scrolling Not a very nice experience – but a very prevalent one. The same thing happens with interviews: it’s either Doomscrolling City or the Imposter Syndrome from Hell. Help is at hand – and – you don’t have to spin your application or

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