Interviews

Informational talk- Julie Bowen- better jobs better futures- mock interviews on the 18th

Futures presentation.

primarily students not going to uni
apprenticeships
part time work also
WRITE PERSONAL STATEMENT
know your cv!
preparation is key
use CAR or STAR technique
an interview is a way to discover more about the role and showcase your skills, interviews works both ways, ask questions!- get to know what you’re going for.
Multiple ways to interview- online tests, phone, in person, video, panel, group
phone interview- know how to answer the phone politely.- always answer the phone.- first impression counts- be mindful the employer can ring u
video call- become more useful doing covid. still continue after covid
panel- face to face or video- more than one interviewer- top tip: interviewers are just as nervous as you.
group- becoming more popular- discover how you behave in certain situations- are you a team player- how you interact and problem solve
Always be nice to a receptionist!- people ask for their opinions

top tips for online interviews-

educate yourself, educate yourself on the company- keep a pen and paper for imp info
ensure equipment is working- strong wifi connection too- cam is working
environment is imp- no notification during- no distractions- no clutter- bright organised- this reflects you- dress appropriately- be a serious candidate
body language is imp
web cam- look at camera not screen- good posture- smile and chat – first digital impression of you

In groups top tips

know your cv and portfolio- have it in front of you too- be familiar with what you’ve written- personal statement- important to learn what you have listed as skills- give examples of this- pick apart cv to know what to say about each part of you on the cv
good connection- quiet
no pets- make sure they quiet
hide away bits- as much blank space behind you as possible
dress nice
don’t get distractions
know about the company- research the website- make notes- first question, tell me about the company?- be able to tell them about what’s on their website- show you want that
practise some answers- know what you want to say- questions are gonna be about you- know yourself.
skills- why are you applying for this course- prepare answers.
get dad to ask questions about myself- more rehearsals you have the more comfortable your going to be with it
mock interviews!
check the place the interview to know where to go.- for uni too- ring up and ask if you done know- extra steps to get it right.
social platforms- how you present yourself to social media- Facebook and instagram is a popular platform to search on
linked in- keep it up to date- more and more students on here for internships- interact with companies- work experience!- can use this for an interview
can have a secondary account to show who you want the interviewer to see- one personal- one professional.
body lang is important- nod- show your listening- sit up
may be asked to bring stuff- drivers license- cv- make sure you know exactly what you need for that day- screen sharing can be useful- portfolio website- don’t just talk about work- pull it up- show them- practise presenting your work.
practise every aspect of the interview
arrive on time- be ready to join
communication- speak clearly- slowly and concisely- take your time and speak up
practice speaking speed- can be a little nervous but speak slow- take deep breaths
maintain eye contact.

competency based questions

what are you good at- give examples- don’t just boast be clear on who you are
give an example of when you worked in a team- was it successful
give an example of when you were successful

Example of the CAR method-

C– stressed before driving

A– watched YouTube tutorials, made flashcards and used driving theory app

R– became more confident at driving

CAR- circumstance, action, reaction

STAR- situation, task, action, result

Reflection

write down questions you were asked- how to answer different- help for future interviews- can ask for why you didn’t get the job

can write stuff down in interview if you want.- can take in notepad and pen

www- what went well. www- what went wrong

can ask them to rephrase the sentence- if you don’t understand- shows employer you really want the job

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Notes from the interview

Below shows my notes received from the interviews.