1. Preparing for an Interview

2. 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

3. 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

4. PEOPLE THINGS DATA IDEAS SkillsKnowledgeExperience

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

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

7. 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

8. 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?

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

10. 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

11. 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)

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