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Interview Preparation How to Be Ready
Emma RobinsonCareers Coach
Today we will coverhellip
Interview preparation Short videoActivity RUSH (planning for an interview)How to research an employerTypes of questions to prepare for Useful resourcesHow to access the Careers amp Employment Centre
Types of interviews you could expecthellip
One-onePanelTelephoneAssessment Centre
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview
Discuss 3 minuteshellip
httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx
Exercise Interview RUSH
Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation
TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in
In what order
5-10 mins then feedback
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Today we will coverhellip
Interview preparation Short videoActivity RUSH (planning for an interview)How to research an employerTypes of questions to prepare for Useful resourcesHow to access the Careers amp Employment Centre
Types of interviews you could expecthellip
One-onePanelTelephoneAssessment Centre
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview
Discuss 3 minuteshellip
httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx
Exercise Interview RUSH
Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation
TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in
In what order
5-10 mins then feedback
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Types of interviews you could expecthellip
One-onePanelTelephoneAssessment Centre
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview
Discuss 3 minuteshellip
httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx
Exercise Interview RUSH
Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation
TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in
In what order
5-10 mins then feedback
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview
Discuss 3 minuteshellip
httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx
Exercise Interview RUSH
Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation
TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in
In what order
5-10 mins then feedback
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx
Exercise Interview RUSH
Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation
TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in
In what order
5-10 mins then feedback
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Exercise Interview RUSH
Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation
TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in
In what order
5-10 mins then feedback
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
What do employers want to know about you
A Can you do the job
B Will you do the job
C Will you fit in
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Types of Questions to prepare for
bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM
Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION
Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES
Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS
You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)
Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
Share with the person next to you
(3 minutes)
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Research should be a large part of your preparation
bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm
bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post
bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Summary how to prepare for an interview
1 Preparation time-line
2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec
3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies
4 Know them RESEARCH
5 Know your application
6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview
7 Mock interviewdigital camera
8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit
9 Think of some original questions to ask
10 Be well rested and calm
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm
bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd
bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob
bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice
Some useful websiteshellip
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Help from the Careers Centre
More careers workshops on campus
httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk
Any questions
Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview
(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)
Emma Robinson
erobinsonbrookesacuk