1. Managing Your Career Day
Interview Tips
Monday 26th October 2009
Cameron Best
Consultant, Sue Hill Recruitment
Glyndŵr University
Wrexham

2. Agenda
• Types of interview
• Interview preparation
• During the interview
• Finishing up and following up
• General do’s and don'ts
• Questions

3. Types of Interview
• Chronological/Unstructured
• Competency/behavioural based

4. Interview Preparation
• Be prepared!
• Know the organisation
• Know the job
• Know yourself
• Know why you want the role!
• Presentation – get your frock ready

5. During the interview
• Body language

6. During the interview
• Answering questions
– common questions?
– competency based – STAR technique
• Asking questions – examples

7. Finishing Up and Following Up
• Remember body language
• Express your interest
• Thank them!
• Feedback

8. General Do’s and Don’ts
• Bad mouthing previous
workplace/colleagues etc
• Assuming familiarity
• Jargon
• Asking about salary, holidays etc
• “It’s on my CV”
• Ruffle through certificates, CV etc
• Smile!
• Remember it’s a two way street

9. Questions?
Slides
http://www.slideshare.net/cameronbest
Interview tips
www.suehill.com/apphints
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suehill.typepad.com