Session 4: Interview Techniques

How to prepare for your interview

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By the end of the session you will be able to:

•Understand and demonstrate the interview process

•Complete a role play of a mock interview

•Identify the do’s and don’ts of interviews

•Understand the language and dress code for an interview

Activity 1: How does it work?

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•You will now be split into groups by the teacher/advisor

•Please refer to the listed sequence of events.In your teams please put the events in the order for the interview process

•You will have 5 minutes to complete this task. Your teacher/advisor will come round and discuss this with your team.

•Please select a member of your team to discuss your findings with the group

Employer recruitment process

Advertise Vacancy

Short Listing Conduct Interview

Job Description

orPerson

Specification

Complete Application

Formor C.V.

Job Offer

Schedule Interviews

Interview Feedback Induction

Scoring Candidates

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Employer Recruitment Process

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Activity 2: The Good the Bad and the Interview

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• Volunteers for the role play come to the front

• After each role play as a group we will discuss your thoughts of how the interview went.

•In conclusion we will run through some of the main areas of do’s and don’t for a successful interview technique.

Activity 2: The Good the Bad and the Interview – How will it work?

The Bad

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The Good

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Asked questions

Interview Techniques: Do’s & Don’ts

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Do:

Plan your journey so you arrive early

Know who to ask for when you arrive

Research the company and what they do!

Take your C.V., record of achievement and any certificates

Think about personal hygiene:Clean, smart clothes Clean body, hair and teeth!

Speak clearly and give detailed answers to the interviewers questions

Keep tattoos hidden and jewellery to a minimum

Smile!

Don’t:

Use your phone in the interview–Switch it OFF completely–Don’t just put it on silent

Smoke or eat strong foods before the interview - no smoking or bad breath smells

Chew gum

Use inappropriate language or swear

Just say ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘don’t know’ or shrug!

Wear trainers, caps or too much make-up

Stay up late or go out the night before

Worry or panic – we are here to help you prepare for your interview