What is an Interview?

provides opportunity to showcase skills, qualities and experiences. The interviewer will ask you / questions you ask them.

Interview Formats

  • Phone
  • In person
  • Video calls (teams, Skype, zoom etc.)
  • Online tests (typically what that candidate would do in certain situations)
  • Panel (Multiple people interview a candidate to get to know them)
  • Group (assess how you work with others)

Tips

  • Educate yourself on the company you’re applying for ready for the interview. (social media, websites or speak to people who work there)
  • Take notes in the interview
  • Think of questions that they might ask you and practise your answers
  • Make sure you have the right equipment and arrive at the right location.
  • Turn off Notifications and any background noises so that you don’t get distracted
  • Dress appropriately
  • Use body language and visual cues to express your points.
  • Arrange a mock interview
  • Make sure there isn’t anything inappropriate on your social media.
  • Make sure your email address is appropriate
  • Bring ID/proof of qualifications

What steps to take in preparing for interviews?

  • make sure you have an up to date cv
  • Be polite and present yourself appropriately

First Impressions

  • Arrive on time – Show the importance of punctuality
  • Presentation – Present yourself professionally and appropriately
  • Communication – Speak clearly and politely
  • Body Language –

Competency based questions

Tell some one what your good at and have an example to back it up.

  • Tell us a time you successfully worked as a team
  • describe a situation where you solved a problem

After the interview Reflect

  • Write down any questions you were asked and how you could answer them differently.
  • Think about what went well
  • Think about what you could have done better
  • Always ask for feedback and use the advise to help you in the future
  • Use the experience found in this interview to help with the next one

Next Steps

Futures Team – 01792 284450

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