Interviews Andrew Falconer
Right, so now you are all expert at Pitching The Interview –What will we ask? –What is a “good” answer –Managing nerves
More Scoring (but don’t rely on these questions!) Interview Why applyCompaniesIndustryWhy you?WeaknessExtra MileMaximise
We’re looking for.... Professionalism Pro-activity Presentation / Pitching skills Working to a specific brief Client interaction Enthusiasm for self development Self-reflection and awareness Ability to identify and seize opportunities
We have already begun... Working to a specific brief –We had exact requirements for CV / Letter Presentation / Pitching skills –Covered last night So what’s left? Professionalism Pro-activity Client interaction Enthusiasm for self development Self-reflection and awareness Ability to identify and seize opportunities
Types of questions They want to know if you can do the job and if you will do the job Biographical Hypothetical Competence based Technical Sector specific Curve Ball
Your turn –What questions would you ask? GROUP 1Professionalism GROUP 2Pro-activity GROUP 3Client interaction GROUP 4Enthusiasm for self development GROUP 5Self-reflection and awareness GROUP 6Ability to identify and seize opportunities
How would you answer? GROUP 6Professionalism GROUP 5Pro-activity GROUP 4Client interaction GROUP 2Enthusiasm for self development GROUP 3Self-reflection and awareness GROUP 1Ability to identify and seize opportunities ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?
Dealing with nerves Confidence Thorough research Know the company Know yourself Body language Watch those hands Practice Mirrors / friends Dress code Follow-up Feedback
Good Luck! Andrew Falconer