Preparing for an Interview. Application Forms Practise on a copy Follow instructions Demonstrate how you meet the criteria Write clearly, spell correctly.

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
The Art of the Interview
Advertisements

© Career Development and Employment Service Department of Student Services1 Job Interview skills Learning Outcomes By the end of this session, you should.
Outstanding Interviews.
Interviewing Advice. 4 Ps of Interviewing Research the company Research the company - Search the company website - Ask questions, etc. Prepare a portfolio.
APPLYING FOR YOUR FIRST QUALIFIED PHYSIOTHERAPIST POST
Application forms and covering letters Kathryn McFarlane, Careers Adviser.
CV and Interview Skills Workshop 2006
What Employers Want Kristian Rumble – Graduate Employment Manager.
Rationale To encourage all students to take a full part in the life of our school, college, workplace or wider community. To provide opportunities to enable.
1 Land the Job You Want: The Interview The Career Place Connecting Workers and Employers.
Interviewing 10 Tips for Success Kathleen Gosser February 21, 2009.
The Steps to Interviewing Success Before During & After.
Interview technique Kathryn McFarlane, Careers Adviser.
Preparing for Interviews
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS PRESENTATION NOTES FOR
Jon Boyes Trainer and Support Officer Careers and Employment Service Student Mentor Scheme Mentor Induction.
YOUR CAREER: How to Make It Happen
Interviewing 101 You got yourself in the door… now it’s time to WOW them!
Pesewa Presentations. Objectives Understand what to expect from and how to prepare for a typical interview Increase knowledge of interview questions you.
By : Lise Cormier Boudreau. Introduction Do you have a job ? Did you have to do a job interview to get employment ? Do job interviews, or the idea of.
Interview Tips.
Hospitality Careers Day Aims for this afternoon Consolidate what the employers spoke of this morning so you will be able to face each stage of the.
 A face-to-face meeting between you and an employer.  The last and most important step in the job seeking process.  An entry-level job interview usually.
University Interviews
Applying to an Investment Bank: Demystifying the Selection Process.
Interview Skills, Part 3 Bryan Leslie Abacus Coaching Ltd. 14th November 2013.
Learning the art of networking Fall Prepare the Pitch Elevator Pitch-develop and practice Who are you? What are your strongest skills? Where do.
Employability Skills Preparing for a job interview.
During an Interview: It’s Show Time
Job Application Process Starting Your Retailing Job 2.
STEM CDI October 2014 THE JOB INTERVIEW.  Preparation  At the Interview  Follow-up STEPS IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS.
Presentation skills. How to prepare a presentation How to prepare a presentation? What should you pay attention to during a presentation?
PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL INTERVIEW Presenters - Ja Rita S. Johnson Cassandra Blackwell Cassandra Blackwell.
Job and College Readiness Class Icebreaker Activity 4/25 Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself when walking into your interview.
© 2012 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved. May not be scanned, copied, duplicated, or posted to a publicly accessible website, in whole or in part.
Interview skills: How to present yourself with confidence Career Development Centre University of Ulster.
So, You Want a Job?. Preparation Arrive 15 minutes early Research the company Bring extra copies of resume and reference sheet Bring an extra pen and.
Being a GP Applying for a job. Career Planning Self Awareness Opportunity Awareness.
Marnie Wright Director, Human Resources.  Understanding “the” job  Types of Interview Questions  Understand how to prepare  Building a Development.
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS HOW TO MAKE SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS.
The Interview Process. The 5-Part Interview Process The interview is when you want to tell the employer or admissions representative about your strengths,
JOB INTERVIEWS Mr. Cowan Futures Forum FHCI. PREPARING FOR A JOB INTERVIEW  The job interview is a crucial part of your job search because it’s an opportunity.
Interviews In today’s lesson : The purpose of an interview The importance of preparation Interview setting Interview techniques.
Nursing/ Midwifwery Interviews. Interview may be  Individual interviews  Group interviews  You may be asked to prepare a presentation  You may have.
Mock Interview. Why we’re here BP Schools Link – Mock Interview BP recruits graduates so the company has lots of experience of resumes, interviews and.
Personal BehaviorLesson 3, Chapter 21 Behaving Positively.
How Do I Get There? Understand job search techniques. Understand how to apply, interview, and make a plan for employment.
1 Behaving Positively. 2 Motivation How do you react when someone wants you to do something you are not sure is right? Today, you’ll learn skills that.
JOB SEEKING SKILLS. Job Seeking Skills Procedures for employing staff 1. Decide what staff are needed Due to retirements, expansion, shortage of certain.
Your CV - your marketing tool Your CV must convince an employer that: You have the skills and experience they are looking for You have held responsibility.
The Winning Interview by Michelle Fischer, Creative Leadership April "To say that the class of 2009 won't have it easy after graduation is an understatement.
Pick a topic, event or activity that you want the media to cover.
Interviews & Assessment Centres Karen Barnard UCL Careers Service.
Ten Interview Rules. 1. Look Sharp  Select your outfit using the rules for dressing for an interview. Remember, if you feel good, others will respond.
Graduate Recruitment Talent Acquisition or Risk Mitigation 1.
Effective Interviews Aston University Careers and Employability Centre 2010.
Before the Interview Get your career goals in focus – Identify your main strengths related to the job – Gather specific accomplishments to back up your.
Communication Applications Chapter 9 Exploring the Interview Process.
9 Communicating for Employment. Introduction Job-Hunting Resumés, Cover Letters, and Portfolios Interviews Follow-Up.
Interviewing Essential Question: How can I increase my chances of having a successful interview?
INTERVIEW TIPS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO INTO AN INTERVIEW.
Communication Skills – Unit 304. Learning Objectives By the end of the end of the session you will 1. Identify and demonstrate effective verbal and non-
Practicing Communication Skills In this lesson, you will Learn About… How body language can help you communicate. Why “I” statements are more effective.
Interviewing Skills By Ms. Stonis
Concept #6 Interviewing.
Reflecting & Evaluating
Learn About Banking Interview Skills.
RESUMES & COVER LETTERS 101
Preparing for Interview
Being a GP Applying for a job
Presentation transcript:

Preparing for an Interview

Application Forms Practise on a copy Follow instructions Demonstrate how you meet the criteria Write clearly, spell correctly Stay relevant Use bullet points where possible Sign the form Ask someone to review

Preparing for an interview Research the employer/job Research the location Plan your time Plan your personal presentation Rehearse you responses Assemble any documentation necessary

PEOPLE THINGS DATA IDEAS SkillsKnowledgeExperience

On the day Use your waiting time Walk in confidently - smile! Listen to introductions Arrive in good time Deal with nerves Coffee/water etc ?

Personal Presentation Eye contact Firm handshake Controlled gesture Tidy legs and feet Look approving No fiddling Focus on the interviewers

Appropriate Verbal Behaviour Think before you speak Clear direct statements No verbal crutches Distinction between fact and opinion No self put-downs Know when to stop

Typical Questions Tell us about your career to date What can you bring to this post? Why do you want this? What are your main achievements? You lack experience in... What have you done to further your own personal development?

Typical Questions Questions on current issues in your field Opinion questions Strengths/weaknesses Any questions for us? Anything you would like to add?

Criterion based questions Tell us about an event or a piece of work which demonstrates your planning skills Can you give us an example of how you have adapted to a significant change Describe a time when you experienced stress, and how you dealt with it

Examples of Behaviour What situation were you in? (Situation) What was expected of you? (Task) What did you do? (Action) What was the outcome? (Result)

After the Event Analyse your performance Note the unexpected Ask for feedback Don’t despair