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Interview Skills
Rob Rattray
Schools & Colleges Liaison Manager
Why we use interviews?• Selecting courses/ staff• Find out about the individual/group• May include discussion regarding portfolios
and presentations to present knowledge and skills
How do we use them?
• RESEARCH
• SELF PRESENTATION
Are interviews common in education?
• There are no guarantees
• Could be included as part of Open Day
• Oxbridge, Education, Art and Design
• Clearing
Individual and group interviews• Individual
– Why do you want to study this course?
– What do you know about this course?
– What do you know about our institution?
– What have you told us in your Personal Statement?
– About YOU as an individual
• Group– How do you respond to
others?– How will you perform in
group exercises? (Seminars)– Knowledge of current affairs/
issues?– Confidence/Public speaking
– About YOU as an individual
Individual• One or more members of staff
• Office based
• Personal statement
• Course knowledge
“Why do you want to study this course?”
Group interview
Listening and RespectLeadershipGeneral/specific knowledge
The Primary National Strategy is based on the
principles of excellence and enjoyment. Is itpossible for a teacher when planning thecurriculum to include both of these ideas?
Group interview
The Primary National Strategy is based on the principles of excellence and enjoyment. Is it possible for a teacher when planning the curriculum to include both of these ideas?
That was easy, what about this one?
Should RE be an important part of the curriculum in every primary school?
Personal statements
• Know your Personal Statements
• Deal with fabrications/exaggerations
• Be prepared to discuss in detail
Code of conduct
• Be on time• Introductions and first impressions• What to wear?• Never be negative• Personal ‘issues’• Any questions?• Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Parents/Guardians• Nerves
What happens next?• Decisions made
• Contact UCAS
• Flexibility in requirements
• Turn us down!
Any questions?