Mastering the Interview: London Calling
Starting your career or building momentum in a new city can be challenging, especially in a competitive market like London. Whether you’re applying for graduate programmes, your first professional role, or a navigating an early career-change, knowing how to perform confidently in interviews can make all the difference.
Join Digital Irish London for an exclusive workshop designed to help you sharpen your interview skills, boost your confidence, and learn how to tell your professional story with impact.
We’re partnering with Cian Loughnane, founder and Managing Director of Scale Search, an executive search firm specialising in senior technology and leadership roles. With over two decades of experience working with global employers and candidates, Cian has coached hundreds of professionals, from graduates to executives, to secure standout roles across competitive industries.
What You’ll Learn
In this practical and engaging session, Cian will share insights and tools to help you:
Understand what employers really look for in candidates
Structure and deliver answers that leave a strong impression
Turn your experiences - academic, professional or personal - into a compelling career story
Overcome nerves and project confidence in interviews
Navigate London’s fast-paced job market and set yourself apart
This interactive workshop will include live exercises, practical examples, and opportunities to ask questions throughout.
About Cian Loughnane
Cian is the founder and Managing Director of Scale Search (scaleuk.com), an executive search firm specialising in placing senior technology and leadership roles.
With two decades immersed in recruitment at the executive level, Cian knows exactly what top organisations look for - and what candidates too often overlook.
As an interview coach, he brings a rare dual perspective: having assessed and advised thousands of candidates across all seniorities, he understands both sides of the hiring table. During his career, he has coached individuals at every level—from graduates taking their first career step to Board-level executives seeking transformational appointments.
His coaching approach is grounded, pragmatic and empathetic. He helps clients craft narratives that link past achievements to future value, anticipate unspoken evaluation criteria, and deliver answers that resonate. He’s particularly adept at preparing professionals for industry transitions and leadership interviews.
“Cian’s clarity and knowledge taught me to articulate my experiences through compelling narrative, which gave me the confidence to excel in my upcoming interviews. Following our session, I secured a summer internship at one of the UK’s largest insurance firms, working with their investment division.”
— Conor
“After meeting Cian, his guidance completely changed my approach. Within a short time, I successfully landed a role as an engineer. His ability to coach and inspire me made a real difference and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their interview skills and career.”
— Fionn, Graduate Engineer
About Digital Irish
Digital Irish is dedicated to promoting Irish Innovation and Irish Innovators globally, with a view to making impactful business connections across the Irish diaspora. Our work brings together London’s leading innovators, comprising senior leaders across top corporations, startups, scaleups and investors through high-quality events, expert panel discussions and fireside chats, and other networking initiatives.
Find out more at https://digitalirish.com
Who Should Attend
This event is ideal for:
Irish final year students, graduates or early-career professionals working in, or moving to, London.