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Preparing for InterviewBRIDGES PROJECT
Inspiring Young People to Build a Confident Future
What is an interview?
Interview, ˈɪn tərˌvyu
noun
A conversation with or questioning of
a person, usually conducted for
television, radio, or a newspaper
A formal discussion, especially one in
which an employer assesses an
applicant for a job
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Your Invitation
You’ve done it! After working on your application and CV, you’ve been invited to an interview.
This might come through by email, text or notification if you’ve applied through an app.
You might also get a call, so you might need to take notes of the important information.
The next slide shows a sample invitation.
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Your Invitation
Dear Michael,
As a result of your application for the position of Apprentice Plumber, I would like to invite you to attend an interview on June 30, at 9 a.m. at our office at 291 Dalry Road, Edinburgh.
You will have an interview with the department manager, Eddie Wilson. The interview will last about 45 minutes. Please bring a copy of your CV and a form of ID.
If the date or time of the interview is inconvenient, please contact me by phone (0131 123 4567) or email ([email protected]) to arrange another appointment. We look forward to seeing you.
Best regards,
Thomas Gunn
Gunn Brothers Plumbing
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What to look for
There was some key info about the interview to note:
Date & time, and how long it will last
Where the interview will happen
Who your interview is with
What you need to bring with you
What to do if you can’t make it
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Different Types of Interviews
The next thing to consider is what
kind of interview you are going
to be preparing for.
You might not always be told
which type of interview you’ll
have but most interviews are
normally just you being asked
questions about your career so
far, and the job you’d be doing.
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Different Types of Interviews
Face to FaceYou talking to one or a few people at the same time
Audio / Video CallYou talking to someone over Skype / Zoom or over a telephone call
AI InterviewThese are new, and not used very
often, but you might be answering
questions with a computer
assessing your answers!
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Different Types of Interviews
Trial Shift
Sometimes as part of an interview,
you’ll be asked to come in to work for
a few hours, a bit like an audition.
This is a way for you to show that
you’ve got the skills to do the job, or
that you can learn quickly.
These often happen in customer
service jobs, like retail or hospitality.
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Different Types of Interviews
Assessment Centre / Group Interview
Sometimes you’ll be interviewed at the same time as a few other people.
You’ll be given tasks to do, and the interviewers will watch how you work with other people to see if you are the right person.
The people that the interviewers like the best will often have a 1-2-1 interview after.
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Preparation
Now that you know what’s happening, it’s time to get ready for your interview.
Think about what you need to be ready to knock it out of the park:
How will you get there?
What are you going to wear?
What research can you do about the company?
What questions might they ask you, and how will you answer them?
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Travel
You want to aim to be 15 minutes
early for your interview, so how are
you going to get there?
Buses are regular, but keep an eye
out for roadworks
Trains are reliable, but have a back up plan in case of a cancellation
Getting a lift is a great option, but
you’ll need to find your own way if you
get the job
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Outfit & Appearance
Thinking about your outfit, what’s the
best thing to wear?
If in doubt, go smart.
Anything that can be ironed, needs
ironed!
Smart black shoes should be polished
If you can afford it, get a haircut a
couple of days before
Don’t go overboard on make-up or
perfume
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Research
Researching the company before
you go in makes you look
organised, interested and keen to
stand out.
Doing this research will help you
think about what type of questions you might be asked at your
interview.
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Research
You can get information about the job and the company from loads of places:
Go back to the job ad
The ‘about us’ section on the company
website
Glassdoor.com
Have a look at:
What the company does
What your job would involve
The company’s history & values
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First Impressions
All of your preparation goes in to
making a great first impression.
Arriving on time, well prepared,
looking good, and ready will help you
make a great first impression.
Confidently approach the business
you are interviewing with, say hello
and introduce yourself, and you are
ready to start the interview!
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Thanks for reading!
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