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Interview Skills

• Preparation

Research: Company, position, you

• Appearance

• Body Language

• Questions

Research

Company

• Gain some knowledge of

company/organisation through web site.

Literature

Useful web sites:

• Gradireland.com

• Kompass.ie

Research

• The Position

• Read job specification

• Yourself & Suitability

Be able to describe the significance of

what you learnt during your training and

work experience

Are you capable of doing the job?

Dress & Grooming

First Impressions Count

• Adopt a style consistent with position

• Convey professionalism & competence

• Co-ordinate outfit

• Suit, jacket/trousers/skirt, plain shoes

• Darker colours preferable

• Ageless-classic lines

Dress & Grooming

• Be Comfortable

• Personal Hygiene -avoid food,drink with strong

smells

• Hair-clean, well groomed

• Keep Jewellery & accessories to a minimum

• Make-up-keep subtle

• Leave coat/umbrella at reception

The Interview Commences:when you meet any company/school

representative

• Be Early – 10-15 mins

– Check travel arrangements

– Exact location

• Let Reception know you have arrived

• Ask to use washroom

• Be prepared to shake hands (but only if offered)

• Introductions-get names & use if possible

• say “good morning…..rather than “pleased to meet you”

• Wait until invited to be seated



Body Language

• PostureSit straight

adopt an open posture

• Eye Contact

Concentrate on the person asking the question

• Smile Adopt a friendly, co-operative approach

Body Language

• Voice Practice

Pause to gather your thoughts

Speak clearly

Volunteer information

Do not waffle

• Humour

Keep under control & appropriate

• Clarification

Ask for clarification if you don’t understand a question

Interview

Respect for organisation

• Inform organisation if not attending for

interview

• Demonstrate honesty and integrity around

job.

Interview Pitfalls

• Poor eye contact

• Slouching

• Not answering question asked

• Failure to demonstrate knowledge of importance

of teambuilding/becoming part of a team

• Lack of spontaneity/energy

• Failure to demonstrate knowledge of company

Typical Questions

1. Tell me about yourself

2. Tell me about your course

3. What subjects you enjoyed most and why

4. What were you best at and worst at in your course

5. What project work have you done?

6. Why did you choose to study?

7. What have you learnt through work experience?

8. What attracts you to your hobbies?

9. Why have you chosen this job/career?

10. Why do you wish to join this organisation?

11. What is the greatest challenge you have been faced with?

Typical Questions

12. How have you benefited from disappointments in life?

13. How would you solve the problem of?

14. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

15. Where do you see yourself in three years time?



Sell Yourself

• Personal Qualities

Energy

Commitment

Enthusiasm

Time management

Flexibility

Organised

Quick learner

Interview Success

• The successful candidate will:

• be positive

• be enthusiastic

• be informed

• be normal

Rationale for Interview

Questions

• Tell me about yourself Employers are seeking a picture of your background &

personality & how this matches what they are looking for.

Don’t ramble on-be concise & get main points in.

Rationale for Interview

Questions

• Why did you apply for this job?

• State why you want the job

• Research job spec.

• State benefits you have to offer and what the

job/organisation can offer you

• Reveals Motivation & Commitment

• What are your main strengths &

weaknesses?

Reveals level of self awareness

Link strengths to job spec.

Choose positive weaknesses & turn them into

strengths:

I have some IT skills but I have signed up for an

evening course in ?

Rationale for InterviewQuestions

Interview Questions

• Tell us about your leisure activities

This question elicits information about lifestyle & possible

distractions

Go over interests quickly, highlighting job relevance and

skills developed

The employer will wish to establish whether the type of

satisfaction gained through leisure activities can be

provided by some elements of your job-ensuring

motivation



Interview Questions

• Have you been involved in any team/group

activities?

Employers want a team player-so provide examples of

your role with groups/teams.

Creative, promoter, developer, organiser, producer,

maintainer, adviser.

Emphasise what you learned & how it has made you more

effective in a team.

Interview Questions

• Do you have any questions? Prepare a list and take to interview with you

Include a few probing questions to show you have done

your homework.

•Seeking feedback

At the end of the interview seek permission, in a positive

way, to ask for feedback at a later date.

This provides you with an opportunity for future contact

and ensures you leave the door open even if you are

rejected.

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