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Interview SkillsPesewa
Presentat ions
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Objectives
• Understand what to expect from and how to prepare for a typical interview
• Increase knowledge of interview questions you might face, through asking and answering typical interview questions
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Agenda
• Preparing for interviews• Creating a positive impact• Handling interview questions
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Interview success depends on:
• Good preparation and research• Creating a positive impact• Strong answers to interview questions
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Preparation
• Employer research– Website (not just careers pages)– Use links from CIB website– Business news– Contacts
• Preparation on yourself– Go through your application/CV– Evidence of how you meet criteria– Why do you want this role/company?
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Creating a positive impact
• First impressions and body language - confident, calm, friendly, positive (the employer is thinking whether they can imagine you with one of their clients, will you fit in with the team?)
• But – be yourself
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Interview Questions to expect
• Questions about your experience– Professional experience and achievements– Projects, technical expertise etc
• Competency questions– E.g. “Describe a time when …”– Gives evidence from your past experiences that
shows whether you have the potential for the job
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Interview Questions to expect• Career motivation examples:– Why are you applying for the job? – Why are you interested in this company?– How do you see your career developing? – Why are you taking an MBA? – Why did you leave your last job? – What are you looking for in your next role?– Where do you see yourself in 5 / 10 years
time?
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Interview Questions to expect
• “Self reflection” questions– Such as: What has been your greatest
achievement? What development needs do you have? Tell me about yourself. What skills can you bring to the job?……..
• Business awareness– Knowledge of current business issues affecting the
organisation and the sector
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Interview Questions to expect• Case study and problem solving questions (e.g. for
consulting roles)– Listen carefully– Make notes (if applicable)– For case discussions - ask questions and don’t make
assumptions– For “guesstimates” – show your assumptions and step
by step process– Talk through your thought process– Show a logical approach– Take your time– Don’t panic!
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When answering questions…
• Use your natural style of speaking, not a rehearsed script
• Ask for clarification or repetition if you are not clear what has been asked
• It’s OK to pause and consider your answer • Listen carefully so that you can keep your
answer focused
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Exercise – Practising interview questions
• Work in pairs – interviewer and interviewee (you will take a turn at each role)
• 10 minute interview – select questions from sheet (you don’t need to use every question)
• 5 minute feedback / discussion• Note down learning points or questions