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Lunchtime Sessions:Successful Interviews
Careers ConsultantCareer Development Centre [email protected]
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What will be covered How to prepare for job interviews Interview formats Interview questions Interview well - get your skills to shine Tips for interview success Useful resources
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The interview – your sales pitch
You need to convince the employer that: You can do the job You want to do the job You will fit into the organisation Make them want YOU!
Prepare but don’t overprepare
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Interview formats
Most common interview formats: Telephone interviews Face-to-face interviews Group interviews
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Before the interviewYOU!
• Know yourself• Re-read your application• Identify your strengths and weaknesses• Why do you want the job?
COMPANY & SECTOR• Why do you want to work for the
organisation? • What does the organisation do?• What are the latest developments in the
sector?
THE JOB• What skills are
required?• Demonstrate
skills with examples
• Know the Interview format
• What questions are likely to be asked?
• Prepare and rehearse answers
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Interview Questions
Motivational Questions• Assess your motivation for the job and
organisation
Technical Questions• Designed to test the technical knowledge you have
learnt on your course/work experience
Competency Questions • Structured around the competencies or qualities
required by the job
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Be a STAR at interviews
Answer questions using the STAR method
Situation
TaskActionResult
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Example of a STAR response
Describe a time when you have used an innovative approach to solving a problem:
Situation
Task
Action
Result
– The above example might also be used to address other skills areas such as: Using initiative, making a reasonable adjustment for a disabled person or excellent customer service.
When I was assistant manager of an IT training workshop at a college in Brighton, we had a student who couldn’t raise her hand to ask questions due to arthritis in her shoulders. She would get very frustrated when she had a problem and even more frustrated when she couldn’t get the attention of one of my staff to get the problem fixed. I went out and bought a set of decorative lights that attach to the sides of computer monitors which could be switched on and off by a button next to the keyboard. I informed her and my staff that if she had a problem, she should switch the light on and then my staff would be able to see that she had a problem and could deal with it accordingly. She was very satisfied with the solution and found the learning experience much easier and more rewarding.
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During the interview
Positive attitude• Be positive in your attitude and answers • Treat the interviewer with respect
Remain calm• Take a deep breath• Be yourself• Maintain an appropriate posture and body language
Shine!• Remember STAR• Let the interviewer know about the skills, knowledge and
experience that make you a qualified candidate• Have some questions of your own
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After the interview
Review your performance
Send a Thank you
Don’t give up!
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Tips for success Preparation, preparation, preparation! Dress appropriately Mobile phone OFF Arrive in good time Shake hands in a firm and positive manner Check posture – avoid slouching Maintain good eye contact Listen carefully – never interrupt Give clear and concise answers Have some questions of your own Smile!
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Career Development Centre Services
Information and advice on CVs, Covering letters and application forms
Resources Guides, general and sector specific
publications, DVDs and much more
Face-to-face advice and guidance 20 minute quick query session 45 minute in-depth individual guidance or
mock interview session
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