Thursday, 11 May 2017

Interview skills

-It is okay to ask the interviewer to repeat a question, if you didnt understand or hear or need a little more time to answer

types of interviews:
One to one
group interview
panel interview
structured-- phone, video, skype

Linkedin, important social media profile for preparation, really look at the organisation and people before going to an interview much more impressive when you have background knowledge

Look at your own social media profiles and check your privacy settings if need be, increasingly something employers look at.

when asked a question, direct your answer towards that person, with your eye contact but don't forget to look at everyone. Eye contact is very important. Address everyone!!!

Preperation is key. skype or video call, prepare the room ,lighting, quiet, tidy

Examples from your past are key when asked competency based questions
Consider what you are good at, what you enjoy, what comes easily to you
achievements,

identify skills you need for the role beforehand and find your best example of this to provide
Make sure you structure your answers, reduce rambling.
They will understand that you are nervous

SITUATION, TASK, ACTION, RESULT and reflection, so doesnt matter if result was negative as long as you can reflect on it

key feedback from employers suggests that main issue is that employees did not know enough about the company and the role.

Body language 50%  voice 40% words 10%




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