HOW TO HIRE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire an interview coach in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
An interview coach in Ireland costs €60–€180 per session, typically around €100. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring an interview coach in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers interview coach work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Interview Feedback — after an interview, some coaches provide feedback on your performance to help you identify areas for improvement.
- How does depth of services provided change the price?The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does coach's experience change the price?Skill shows in the parts of the job you never see. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does complexity of your needs change the price?The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Industry-Specific Strategies — interview coaches often offer insights into industry-specific interview practices — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a interview coach job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO PRIVATE TUTORS. Anyone may advertise as one. Where the student is under 18 the thing that matters is Garda vetting, obtained through an organisation under the National Vetting Bureau Acts 2012–2016 — and a parent cannot apply for it on a tutor's behalf, so the only practical check is to ask the tutor to show you the disclosure they hold and to read its date. A qualified teacher will also be on a teaching register, which is checkable.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Garda vetting, shown to you, with its date; A subject qualification, and how much of their work is this subject at this level; Whether lessons are one-to-one or shared, and where they happen; For online lessons, whether sessions are recorded and who holds the recording; Cancellation and payment terms in writing — block-paid lessons are the commonest dispute; Two references from current families.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
No VAT: this service is exempt, so there is none to add and none to reclaim. A quote that adds it is wrong. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers interview coach work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — post-Interview Feedback — after an interview, some coaches provide feedback on your performance to help you identify areas for improvement.
A good answer: The more of it there is, the longer the job runs. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Skill shows in the parts of the job you never see. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: The more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Industry-Specific Strategies — interview coaches often offer insights into industry-specific interview practices — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a interview coach job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability, and professional indemnity if they advise on exam strategy — post-Interview Feedback — coaches provide analysis and recommendations after actual interviews to improve future performance.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the interview coach starts, and an itemised invoice after — confidence Building Workshops — group sessions aimed at improving overall confidence and interview presence through interactive activities.
Getting the quote right
- Depth of services provided — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs.
- Coach's experience — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see.
- Complexity of your needs — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done.
- Length of the coaching programme — a longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: depth of services provided — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs
- They will not talk about it: coach's experience — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see
- They will not talk about it: complexity of your needs — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done
- A price for the interview coach before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the interview coach has begun
What an interview coach costs: €60–€180 per session
The figures are for the job, per session, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Mock interview sessions and Resume review and enhancement each carry their own band. Interview Coach price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Interview coachs near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstDepth of services provided — the more of it there is, the longer the job runs — that is what the interview coach is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneCoach's experience — skill shows in the parts of the job you never see — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfComplexity of your needs — the more intricate the work, the slower it has to be done — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherLength of the coaching programme — a longer booking usually brings the hourly rate down — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the interview coach is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, look for coaches with relevant experience in your industry or field.
- Industry-Specific Strategies
- Interview coaches often offer insights into industry-specific interview practices.
- Post-Interview Feedback
- After an interview, some coaches provide feedback on your performance to help you identify areas for improvement.
- Mock Interview Sessions
- These involve simulated interviews where the coach asks typical questions and provides feedback on your responses.
- Behavioural Interview Preparation
- Focuses on preparing for behavioural questions using the STAR method to structure your answers effectively.
- Confidence Building Workshops
- Group sessions aimed at improving overall confidence and interview presence through interactive activities.
- Call-out
- A fixed charge for turning up, separate from the work itself. On a short interview coach job it is often most of the bill, so ask whether the first hour is inside it.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring an interview coach: questions people ask
The cost of hiring an interview coach can vary widely based on their experience and the services offered. Look for coaches with relevant experience in your industry or field.
Prices can be influenced by the coach's qualifications, experience, and the depth of services provided. specialised coaches with a strong track record in your industry may charge higher rates.
Most coaching sessions last between one to two hours, depending on the depth of preparation you require. Some coaches may offer package deals for multiple sessions to cover various aspects of interview preparation.
While many interview coaches are experienced professionals, not all are formally qualified. It's beneficial to choose someone with a background in recruitment or human resources who understands industry-specific requirements.
Yes, many interview coaches offer the option to book multiple sessions, often at a discounted rate. This can be particularly useful if you're preparing for several interviews or want to cover different aspects of the process.
Interview coaching generally does not include job placement services or guarantees of job offers. Coaches focus on preparation and strategy rather than securing employment directly.
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