Interview Skills Workshop 09-10[1]

8/6/2019 Interview Skills Workshop 09-10[1]

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Interview Skills

Insert Name

Insert Email Address


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What are we going to cover?

The interview process

Before the interview

On the day

Types of interview

Types of questions How to conduct yourself

After the interview

Further information

Workshop activity


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Before you goInterview checklist

Confirm attendance

Find out the type of interview and programme

for the day

Are you required to take anything with you?

(portfolio of work, certificates etc)

Look over your UCAS / job application form

Review your interests and strengths

Research the course / job

Research the subject or career area

Try to anticipate questions you might be asked& prepare answers to common questions

Prepare relevant questions

Plan your journey - dont be late!


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On the day

Arrive in good time

Take time to look around

Turn off your mobile

Try to relax

Be friendly and polite

Take notes in with you

Listen carefully to all questions

Find out answers to your

questions

Chat to current students and staff


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Types of interview

Panel Group

One to one

Type of interview


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Types of questions

Technical

Leading

Reflective

Open

Hypothetical

Specific

Types of

interview

questions


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What might you be asked?

Your reasons for applying

Your present course of study

Your knowledge and experience ofa subject or field

Your personal qualities

Your interests

Remember: the way you communicateduring the interview is key


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What are your reasons for applying?

Prove you have done some research

Make comparisons with other courses

and institutions

Show knowledge of course content and

study methods

Show knowledge of career prospects

If you have talked to other students

about the course - mention it


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What is your present course of study?

Demonstrate an aptitude for and

understanding of your present

studies

Show interest and enthusiasm inyour present studies

Highlight your main areas of

interest

Highlight what you have gained

from your studies


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What is your knowledge & experience?

Refer to any articles or books you haveread around the subject or course youare applying for (particularly important ifits a subject you have not studiedbefore)

Mention any relevant work experience,placements or volunteering you haveundertaken and what you have gainedfrom this

Demonstrate knowledge of career routesand any specific career aspirations youmight have in the field


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What are your personal qualities?

Show ability to think on your feet,

defend a point of view and give a

balanced argument

Try to think of examples that show

how you:

Get on with people and work in groups

Can work on your own

Show initiative

Take responsibility

Manage your time and your work load

(meet deadlines)

Learn from experiences


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What are your interests?

Highlight what you do outside

of academic study / work

Hobbies and interests

Sports

Languages

Membership of groups, clubs or

societies

Part time jobs

Travel (gap year)


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Other possible general questions

What are your

strengths &

weaknesses?

What do you want

to gain from

university life?

Why are you

interested in x

subject?

What is your

greatestachievement?

What are your

career aspirations?


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How to conduct yourself

Dress smartly/appropriately (if in doubt, check!)

Appear confident (try to hide nerves)

Knock and enter (if appropriate)

Shake hands

Maintain your posture dont slouch

Dont fidget

Maintain eye contact with the interviewer

Speak clearly and audibly


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How to answer questions

Try to be positive about yourself

Be honest - dont lie about experiences/qualifications

Be concise and to the point keep it relevant

Ask for clarification if you dont understand a question

Volunteer information

Dont give yes/no/dont know answers

Prepare and ask your own questions


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What questions could you ask?

What facilities /

equipment are

available?

What are the

graduate career

prospects?

What makes your

course different to

other HEIs?

Are there

opportunities for

field trips or study/

work abroad?

Does it provide a

professional

qualification?

Will you guarantee

student

accommodation?


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At the end of the interview

Ask when/how you will hear the result make sure they have theright contact details for you

Collect your things calmly and take your time

Shake hands, if appropriate, and leave the room

If you are not successful, you are entitled to feedback from theinterviewer this can help you to improve your technique for thenext time

If you are successful, keep a note of what you did to help youachieve that success


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Points to remember

Interviews are unavoidable so sharpen your skills and you should

succeed

Always be professional, even if you know the interviewer, and dont

assume they know anything about you already, apart from theinformation on your application form

Sometimes there will be a panel of interviewers dont be put off,

just do your best

If you dont succeed, learn from the experience, and move on


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Further information

University of Huddersfield www.hud.ac.uk

Connexions (offers advice on education,careers, housing, money, health andrelationships ) - www.connexions-direct.com

Prospects (offers careers advice and links tograduate jobs and postgraduate courses) -www.prospects.ac.uk

Studential (provides information about goingto university and the application process)

www.studential.com


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Interview preparation activity

1. Prepare answers to the following interview question

What do you think are your strengths/weaknesses?

What do you expect to gain from the university experience?

Why are you interested in x, y, z subject?

Give an example of when you have worked as part of a

team/on your own initiative.

What would you consider is your greatest achievement?

What are your career aspirations? Do you have any questions? (Try to think of three of your

own to ask the interviewer)


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