Interviews

Andrew Falconer

Right, so now you are all expert at Pitching

• The Interview

– What will we ask?– What is a “good” answer– Managing nerves

More Scoring (but don’t rely on these questions!)

Interview

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We’re looking for....

• Professionalism • Pro-activity • Presentation / Pitching skills • Working to a specific brief • Client interaction • Enthusiasm for self development • Self-reflection and awareness • Ability to identify and seize opportunities

We have already begun...

• Working to a specific brief – We had exact requirements for CV / Letter

• Presentation / Pitching skills – Covered last night

So what’s left?• Professionalism • Pro-activity • Client interaction • Enthusiasm for self development • Self-reflection and awareness • Ability to identify and seize opportunities

Types of questions

They want to know if you can do the job and if you will do the job

• Biographical • Hypothetical• Competence based• Technical• Sector specific• Curve Ball

Your turn –What questions would you ask?

• GROUP 1 Professionalism

• GROUP 2 Pro-activity

• GROUP 3 Client interaction

• GROUP 4 Enthusiasm for self development

• GROUP 5 Self-reflection and awareness

• GROUP 6 Ability to identify and seize opportunities

How would you answer?

• GROUP 6 Professionalism

• GROUP 5 Pro-activity

• GROUP 4 Client interaction

• GROUP 2 Enthusiasm for self development

• GROUP 3 Self-reflection and awareness

• GROUP 1 Ability to identify and seize opportunities

ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?

Dealing with nerves

ConfidenceThorough researchKnow the companyKnow yourself

Body languageWatch those hands

PracticeMirrors / friends • Dress code

• Follow-up• Feedback

Good Luck!

Andrew Falconer