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Graduate Head Start 2013INTERVIEWSCareer Development Centre La Trobe University20 February 2013

Interviews

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Why an interview?

An interview is used to find out:

• Can you do the job? Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience appropriate for the role?

• Will you do the job? What’s your motivation? Are you enthusiastic about the position and the organisation?

• Will you fit in? Do you fit within the organisation’s culture and workplace environment?

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Phone screening

• Many organisations conduct a brief phone interview early in the selection process.

• This can happen when you least expect it. If the timing is inconvenient let them know when would be more suitable.

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Tips for phone interviews

• Treat a phone interview as seriously as a face to face interview.

• Ensure your phone is fully charged and that you have good reception.

• Answer your phone in a professional manner.

• Take the call in quiet place, free from interruptions.

• Speak clearly and smile.

• Have your resume and application handy but don’t be distracted by them.

• Ensure that your voicemail message is professional.

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Preparing for behavioural interviews

• Review the selection criteria or key competencies required for the role; identify the key skills required.

• Prepare examples. Think of examples from your recent past, draw on a range of experiences – study, placements, work, voluntary, sport/recreation.

• Identify the STAR steps for each example

• Be specific, describe what you did; don’t give vague statements, provide concrete examples that demonstrate your skills and abilities

• Practice responding to questions. Become confident in using your examples.

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Strategies to succeed at interview

Research• the position (what questions are likely to be asked?)• the organisation (what attitudes & skills are valued?)• your background (what evidence can you provide?)• your motivation, experiences, skillsCommunication• summarise your key selling points• keep it simple and structuredBehaviour• Interpersonal skills (eye contact, body language)• Relax! (you should know the answers!)

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Additional interview resources

• www.latrobe.edu.au/students/careers→ How to succeed at a job interview

• Book a practice interview with a Careers Consultant

• www.seek.com.au/career-resources • www.kent.ac.uk/careers/interviews• http://www.wikijob.co.uk/• Youtube employer channels for interview tips e.g.

http://www.youtube.com/user/accentureuscareershttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=blJwjfDqcvA

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Wikijob – KPMG interviews

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