Interview Preparation Presentation
Interview Preparation Presentation
Objective is to prepare , identify transferable skills, show personality and career ambitions
To have successful job interviews You should:
Follow the STAR Model for all examples- Situation, Task, Action, ResultKnow your CV Inside outKnow the job spec in your own wordsKnow the CompanyLook up your interviewers on LinkedIn
Tell me about yourself - This is the first opportunity to engage Why do you want the role? Why should we hire you? What do you know about our company?
These are called icebreaker questions – motive: To see how you perform with very
general questions
So tell me about your career to date - most recent job first Always have the reasons you left a
particular role Know your profile and the years spent in
each company Why do you want to leave? What did / do you find most challenging?
THIS IS THE PART OF THE INTERVIEW THAT THE STAR MODEL IS USED FOR
Approx 6-8 examples in the STAR method
Tell me about a difficult situation at work?Tell me about a time you were under pressure?Do you like working alone or in a team?Tell me about a time you may have had: Conflict at workA time you went above the call of duty
Your greatest achievement? A special task / project you were asked to
do alone? A time you noticed something and without
your attention to detail it could have been detrimental?
Process improvement or idea you suggested that was implemented?
What can you bring to the company? How do you deal with stress?
There can sometimes be questions that you know will be asked
Strengths – Give 4 examples backed up with one brief one line of evidence
Weakness – Must be turned into a strength
Where do you see yourself in 3 years time?
This is where you get a chance to impress your potential employer with your commercial
knowledge and your prepared questions
Prepare 4 well structured questions for the end of the interview
2 X The Company2 X The Role
Ensure that you thank the interviewers for their time and the pleasure it was meeting with them
This is important to the interviewers Upon exit reaffirm your interest in the role Confirm your availability Finally Contact your recruiter to give
feedback
This is YOUR chance to sell yourself –Be Prepared
Arrive 10 mins beforehand Know your route and location Know who to ask for at reception Wear business dress Switch your phone off Stand up when someone enters the room Maintain eye contact and don’t fidget If you do - cross your legs and clasp your hands Make yourself come across as positive
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