1. Recruiting Unit 3 Employability and Professional Development
HND in Computing and Systems Development

2. Interview video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVA8Vqkwwcw
Watch the video and identify actions that help you decide if this is a good or bad candidate

3. How to spot a bad candidate
Behave unprofessionally
Receptionists are briefed to note candidates’ behaviour while waiting to be called
look for polite, mature and professional composure
Within the interview
candidates should not get too comfortable or too familiar
maintain an air of respectful professionalism throughout.

4. How to spot a bad candidate
Are late
late means irresponsible — someone without the care or forethought to plan ahead
Mature, organised, keen and responsible job candidates arrive on time or, preferably, a little early for the interview

5. How to spot a bad candidate
Hasn’t researched the company
When asked “Why do you want to work here?”
Cannot say how their current skills and abilities fit the job description
Can’t show any understanding of what the company does

6. How to spot a bad candidate
Isn’t a team player. 
When answering questions they
Only mention themselves, never the team
Do not acknowledge the input or importance of others to their success
Do not recognise team achievements

7. How to spot a bad candidate
Lacks insight and/or accountability
When asked to "Give an example of a bad decision you have made "
Are unable to be introspective, honest, analytical and self-critical
Unwilling to say it was their fault
Say they have never made a bad decision

8. How to spot a bad candidate
Slags off former employers.
Even if they do not really like them they should still show some loyalty and discretion
They are just as likely to slag off their next employer

9. How to spot a bad candidate
Asks inappropriate questions.
Good candidates ask
about your expectations and how to exceed them
demonstrate commitment to the organisation’s interests and intentions to succeed
ask questions that illustrate their enthusiasm for being a part of your team
Poor candidates ask
about what’s in it for the candidate
holidays, sick pay, paid leave, benefits

10. First impressions Watch this video
Do you think the interviewers are fair?

11. Body language
What was the actress told to do?

12. Body language at an interview
What are the key points?

13. Body language at an interview
Get the handshake right
Relax into your chair
Don’t form body barriers
Keep your hands away from your face
Stay focussed
Sit still
Stop being picky
Steer your body
Use your hands
Practice

14. Activity Mock interview – opening minute Interviewer
Welcome candidate
Asks them to sit
First question – “Tell me a little bit about yourself”
Assesses initial impression
Class forms their own impression
Compare and discuss results