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BMA Soft Skill Programme
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Types of Interview:
y Criteria /Competency based
y Elimination
y Technical/HR
y Panel
y Telephone/video
y Combination, e.g. 1st interview on telephone, then 2ndface to
face.
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Interviewers Objectives:
Find the most suitable person for the job
Look for specific skills or expertise
Encourage you to express yourself fully
Assess whether you would fit in to theorganisation/team
Assess whether you would be a good representativefor the
firm/chambers
Sell the company
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Preparation....answer the
questions in the following slides
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Understand Job Description / Check with company representativein
case of any clarifications.
Research employers website, brochure, company annual
reports,
business plan. Newspaper articles, websites.
Re-read application form/CV
Prepare Elevator Speech - Unique Selling Points i.e. what
makes
YOU the ideal candidate
Refresh any technical / study material for a technical
interview
Draw up a list of skills/competencies you think the
firm/chambers
are looking for, and think of examples how you can
demonstrate
these
Find out who will be interviewing you : which legal department
do
they belong to/what is their specialisation
Prepare some questions to ask at the interview
Review, Research & Revise
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Interview Preparation: Logistics
Plan what to wear : dress code - formal
Need to feel comfortable break shoes in beforehand;loose
clothing Confirm your attendance in advance Check timetables/route;
overnight stay if necessary. Allow extra time for delays Techniques
for dealing with nerves Make sure you have all certificates /
documents /
notebook / pen / money / food / formal handbag / caseto carry
along with you
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Telephone Interview: Logistics
Comfortable, clean and clothes that make you feel
confident Room : Least external interference Telephone
Preferably a landline with speaker phone /
hands free; Backup should be a mobile or anotherlandline
Be ready fifteen minutes earlier. Techniques for dealing with
nerves Make sure you have all certificates / documents /
notebook / pen / water/ with you.
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Skills Employers Look For :
Communication skills
Honesty / integrity
Teamwork
Interpersonal Skills
Organised approach
Commercial awareness
Motivation / initiative
Strong work ethic
Analytical skills
Flexibility / adaptability
Computer skills
Drive and ambition
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Common Mistakes :
Poor/lack of preparation
Lack of knowledge about job/ employer/ current legalissues
Negative about self or previous employer
Using We instead of I
Not giving examples to back up statements Not relating answers
back to the job
Lack of motivation and enthusiasm
