Session 4: Interview Techniques
How to prepare for your interview
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
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Activity 1: How does it work?
•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
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Employer recruitment process
Advertise
Vacancy
Schedule
Interviews
Scoring
Candidates
Conduct
Interview
Short Listing
Job Offer
Interview
Feedback
Job
Description
or
Person
Specification
Induction
Complete
Application
Form
or C.V.
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Employer Recruitment
Process
Job Description/
Person
Specification
Advertise
Vacancy
Complete
Application form
or CV
Short Listing
Interview
Feedback
Scoring
Candidates
Conduct
Interviews
Schedule
Interviews
Job Offer
Induction
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Activity 2: The Good the Bad and
the Interview
Activity 2: The Good the Bad and the Interview – How will it work?
• 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.
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The Bad
Turned up
late
Poor
communication
skills
Scruffy or
casual clothes
Didn’t listen
Used only one
word answers
Negative body
language
No respect for
interviewer
Didn’t ask
questions
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The Good
Used positive
body language
Arrived on
time or early
Brought in
record of
achievement
Showed respect
for the interviewer
Listened
Dressed smartly
and clean
Asked
questions
Answered
questions
clearly
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Interview Techniques: Do’s & Don’ts
Do:
Don’t:
Plan your journey so you arrive early
Use your phone in the interview
Know who to ask for when you arrive
–Switch it OFF completely
–Don’t just put it on silent
Research the company and what they do!
Smoke or eat strong foods before the interview
- no smoking or bad breath smells
Take your C.V., record of achievement and any
certificates
Chew gum
Think about personal hygiene:
Clean, smart clothes
Clean body, hair and teeth!
Use inappropriate language or swear
Speak clearly and give detailed answers to the
interviewers questions
Wear trainers, caps or too much make-up
Keep tattoos hidden and jewellery to a minimum
Smile!
Just say ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘don’t know’ or shrug!
Stay up late or go out the night before
Worry or panic – we are here to help you
prepare for your interview
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