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How to Communicate Assertively in a Job Interview

Two people in an interview
Date(s)
February 26, 2026
Location
Graduate School, TR2
Time
11:00 - 12:30

Are you a postgraduate student preparing for job interviews? Do you sometimes struggle to communicate confidently or have self-doubt about your skills and accomplishments? You're not alone, and we have just the workshop for you.

In this interactive workshop, you'll:

- Find out about Imposter Syndrome: Discuss what it is and its signs.

- Master assertive communication: Gain practical skills to express your answers clearly and confidently during interviews.

- Connect with peers: Share insights and experiences in a supportive environment.

We look forward to seeing you there.

This workshop will be led by Diane Masson and Joan Connolly, Postgraduate Employability and Careers Consultants at the Graduate School.

Meet the Consultants

Diane is a qualified Careers Consultant with over 20 years of relevant experience in Higher Education. Skilled in career guidance and counselling with extensive experience in delivering career education programmes.

Diane is an affiliate member of Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service (AGCAS) and Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS)

Joan is a qualified Careers Consultant with over 20 years of relevant experience in Higher Education. She is also a qualified coach and Myers Briggs Practitioner Step I and II. In her role, Joan develops and implements employability programmes to enhance students' personal and professional development. Prior to joining Queen’s, Joan worked in human resource management in the private sector, specialising in recruitment and selection.

Joan is an affiliate member of the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Service (AGCAS), Association of Higher Education Careers Services (AHECS) and the Association for Coaching (AC).