1. Employability: Getting In (Part Two)
Angus Farr – Training Counts

2. What we covered in the previous webinar
Definition
What employers are looking for
How they select
Why candidates fail
Your ‘transferable skills’
CVs and application forms

3. What we’ll cover today What to expect ‘on the day’! First impressions
Ability tests
Interviews
Individual exercises
Group exercises
What now?

4. What to expect ‘on the day’!
An early start!
Reception
Other candidates
Staff at employers

5. First impressions Personal impact: What you wear Handshake Smile
What you say
How you say it
Your non-verbal communication
What you wear
Handshake
Smile
Active listening
You’re always being assessed!

6. Ability tests A huge range Ability tests Verbal Numerical Abstract
Spatial
Accuracy

7. Ability tests – number patterns
4, 9, 16, 25, ___ 6 36 27 11 35

8. Ability tests – number patterns
72, 60, 54, 51, ___ 48
52.5 72 3
49.5

9. Ability tests – numerical critical reasoning
Which of the following packets of biscuits offer the best value per 100 grams
500g for £1.35
400g for £1
350g for 95p
300g for 70p
250g for 75p

10. Ability tests A huge range Ability tests ‘Personality’ tests Verbal
Numerical
Abstract
Spatial
Accuracy
‘Personality’ tests

11. Interviews They’re unavoidable! Important to you and the employer
Context of 3 questions – ability, motivation, fit
Actual experience v hypothetical behaviour
Show off what you did
Works both ways – ask them good questions
Practise practise practise!

12. Individual exercises Might test work content, work context or both
Format more often written than verbal
Example: proofreading exercise

13. Individual exercises - proofreading
At a recent local counsel meeting it was decided to increase support for local businesses. Its absolutely crucial in these current times to help enturprise in the local area.
The first step will be to canvas the views of business people on the assistance they would find usefull. Then we can device a plan of action, idealy one that compliments our existing business strategy.
Of course weather we can do something productive is largely dependant on the resources available to us – that is an entirely seperate matter!

14. Individual exercises - proofreading
At a recent local council meeting it was decided to increase support for local businesses. It’s absolutely crucial in these current times to help enterprise in the local area.
The first step will be to canvass the views of business people on the assistance they would find useful. Then we can devise a plan of action, ideally one that complements our existing business strategy.
Of course whether we can do something productive is largely dependent on the resources available to us – that is an entirely separate matter!

15. Group exercises Might test work content, work context or both
Format more often verbal than written
Could be a presentation!
Employers are looking for substance and style of your contribution
Example: group feedback scenario

16. What now? Have a think about what we’ve covered Do your research
School and college careers services
Teachers and lecturers
Friends and family
Good luck!

17. Employability: Getting In (Part Two)
Angus Farr – Training Counts