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CAREERS WORKSHOP - INTERVIEWS

CAREERS WORKSHOP - INTERVIEWS. navitas.com navitas-internships.com Introduction to interviews Wikipedia defines the term ‘interview’ as: ‘An interview

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Introduction to interviews

Wikipedia defines the term ‘interview’ as: ‘An interview is a conversation between two or more people where questions are asked by the interviewer to elicit facts or statements from the interviewee’.

• The purpose of an interview is to gather information to satisfy criteria

• Types of interviews• Peer• Panel• Group• Phone / Skype

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Typical interview structure

Tell me about yourself (introduction)

• Tell me what you know about our company

• (A discussion of the role)

• What is your main strength and what is your main weakness?

• Behavioural based questions

• Do you have any questions?

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Answering questions using STAR

• Situation• Task• Action• Result

Question: Can you tell me about a time you had to work in a team in order to complete a task?

• Situation: What had happened?• Task: what was your goal? • Action: what did you do? • Results: what was the outcome?

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Do your homework and be prepared!

• Research the company

• Know as much about the role as possible

• Know your resume

• Tie the following into what the company is seeking:

1 key strength 1 weakness 1 challenge 2 accomplishments

• Plan your trip

• Dress the part

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During the interview• Show enthusiasm

• Exhibit positive body language

• Give one to two minute responses and use examples using the STAR method if possible

• Answer confidently

• Prepare good questions

• Restate your interest at the end of the interview and clarify the next steps

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Find out more

Website www.navitas-professional.edu.au

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Why enrol in ‘The Professional Year?’

• Further points towards your permanent residency application

• CV preparation and interview skills

• IELTS preparation and one free IELTS test

• Professional training specific to the industry

• Business communications

• Australian work practices

• Professional internship (work experience) for 12 weeks

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