Garda Interview Training

Interview Coaching for Garda and Public Sector Competency-Based Interviews

Step into your interview feeling calm, prepared and confident.

Our one-to-one coaching is designed for Garda applicants and others preparing for public sector competency-based interviews. Together, we turn your experience into clear, structured examples that stand out on paper and in person.

Contact info@outofthebluetraining.com and start your journey with us now!

Understanding Trauma and Addiction

I have developed a deep understanding of how trauma affects people emotionally, mentally, and physically. I have gained insight into addiction, substance use, and related behaviours, which enhances my ability to support clients, family members, and concerned persons struggling with dependency and self-destructive behaviours.

My Background and Approach

My background in policing, like other frontline roles, has equipped me with unique skills that have supported me in etching out a new career. I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy, which underpins my use of evidence-based modalities, enabling me to integrate approaches such as C.B.T., Psychodynamic therapy, Humanistic techniques, and Existentialism. These methods help you navigate your journey toward clarity, resilience, and self-empowerment.

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Ensuring that I offer the best support to my clients, I regularly engage in ongoing education through workshops and certifications, including:

Re-Birthing Breathwork and Breathwork Wellness retreats
Currently pursuing Gambling and Addiction studies

Additionally, I have become proficient in:

Disordered Eating
A.S.I.S.T. (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training)
Family Systems
Change and Uncertainty
Mandatory Reporting Obligations Training 2023
Knowledge Exchange and Reflection
Art Therapy Techniques for Children & Adolescents workshop
Working professionally online
Facilitator training course

What’s included in your one-to-one session (2–3 hours):

Application form support
- Identify your strongest examples for each competency
- Turn day-to-day work into clear, relevant evidence
- Tighten your answers so they are focused and easy to follow
Structuring your examples
- Learn exactly how to use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- Rephrase your examples so they match what the panel is really looking for
- Make sure each answer shows your judgement, responsibility and impact
Interview skills and confidence
- Practical tools to manage nerves and anxiety
- How to present yourself professionally from the moment you enter the room
- Guidance on body language, tone of voice and pacing your answers
Using STAR in both form and interview
- Align your written examples with what you will say on the day
- Prepare follow-up points so you are ready when the panel probes deeper
Role Play preparation (Garda applicants)
- Understand what Garda role plays are designed to test
- Work through typical scenarios and how to approach them
- Learn how to stay calm, structured and professional under pressure

You leave the session with:

Clear, competency-based examples you can use in your application form and interview
A simple structure to follow for every question
Increased confidence that you know what to expect and how to respond.