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Page 1: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Interview Preparation How to Be Ready

Emma RobinsonCareers Coach

Today we will coverhellip

Interview preparation Short videoActivity RUSH (planning for an interview)How to research an employerTypes of questions to prepare for Useful resourcesHow to access the Careers amp Employment Centre

Types of interviews you could expecthellip

One-onePanelTelephoneAssessment Centre

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail

What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview

Discuss 3 minuteshellip

httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx

Exercise Interview RUSH

Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation

TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in

In what order

5-10 mins then feedback

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 2: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Today we will coverhellip

Interview preparation Short videoActivity RUSH (planning for an interview)How to research an employerTypes of questions to prepare for Useful resourcesHow to access the Careers amp Employment Centre

Types of interviews you could expecthellip

One-onePanelTelephoneAssessment Centre

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail

What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview

Discuss 3 minuteshellip

httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx

Exercise Interview RUSH

Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation

TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in

In what order

5-10 mins then feedback

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 3: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Types of interviews you could expecthellip

One-onePanelTelephoneAssessment Centre

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail

What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview

Discuss 3 minuteshellip

httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx

Exercise Interview RUSH

Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation

TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in

In what order

5-10 mins then feedback

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 4: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Failure to prepare is preparing to fail

What sorts of things should you do in preparation for an interview

Discuss 3 minuteshellip

httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx

Exercise Interview RUSH

Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation

TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in

In what order

5-10 mins then feedback

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 5: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

httpwwwcareerplayercomtips-and-advicegeneral-adviceinterview-tipsaspx

Exercise Interview RUSH

Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation

TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in

In what order

5-10 mins then feedback

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 6: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Exercise Interview RUSH

Monday at 9am you get an email offering you a telephone interview for your DREAM JOB The telephone interview is on Thursday at lunchtime You have only 3 frac12 days for preparation

TASKWhich interview preparation tasks can you fit in

In what order

5-10 mins then feedback

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 7: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

What do employers want to know about you

A Can you do the job

B Will you do the job

C Will you fit in

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 8: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Types of Questions to prepare for

bull Company Job Specific - UNDERSTAND THEM

Why do you want this job What do you know about usbull BiographicalAbout YOU - KNOW YOURSELFCVAPPLICATION

Strengths amp weaknesses experiencefuture directionCVexperiencebull Technical Questions - KNOW YOUR SUBJECT

Chemical processesdissertationunderstanding of psychological theorybull SurpriseChallenging Questions - ANTICAPATE CHALLENGES

Salarygaps in CVtoo much or too little experiencewhat animalbiscuitbull Scenario Questions - KEEP CALMLOGICALPROTOCOL amp BASICS

You are working in a lab whenhellipwhat would you dobull Competency Based - PREPARE EXAMPLES (USE CARSTAR)

Tell me about a time when you worked well in a team hellip

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 9: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)

Share with the person next to you

(3 minutes)

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 10: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

lsquoRead publications newsletters or blogs for in-depth information and analysis on the health of the sector as a whole as well as for snippets of news or gossip Find out all you can about the main players current threats or opportunities which companies are doing well and so on This knowledge will help you ask thoughtful questions at interviews and shows your interest in working in the sectorrsquo The Guardian January 2012

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 11: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Research should be a large part of your preparation

bullhttpenwikipediaorgwikiGlaxoSmithKlinebullwwwwikijobcoukwikiglaxosmithkline-gskbullwwwlinkedincomcompanyglaxosmithklinebullhttpwwwfacebookcomGlaxoSmithKlinebullhttpwwwglassdoorcomOverviewWorking-at-GlaxoSmithKline-EI_IE34771126htm

bullhttpwwwthestudentroomcouksearchphpquery=GSKampfilter[type]=post

bullhttptargetjobscoukemployer-researchglaxosmithkline-insights

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 12: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Summary how to prepare for an interview

1 Preparation time-line

2 Anticipate questions ndash use job spec

3 Mind map examples of relevant competencies

4 Know them RESEARCH

5 Know your application

6 Know your discipline if you are expecting a technical interview

7 Mock interviewdigital camera

8 Prepare logistical details ndash journeyoutfit

9 Think of some original questions to ask

10 Be well rested and calm

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 13: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

bull httpwwwkentacukcareersinterviewsmockivshtm

bull wwwprospectsacukcmsShowPageHome_pageApplications__CVs_and_interviewsInterviewsTypes_of_interviewpegFlLd

bull wwwbrookesacukcareersstudentsgettingjob

bull httpjobsguardiancoukinterview-advice

Some useful websiteshellip

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 14: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Help from the Careers Centre

More careers workshops on campus

httpwwwbrookesacukcareersnewsworkshopsDrop-in 12-4pm Mon Wed Thur amp Frid in the Careers Centre amp 2pm- 7pm TuesdaysMock interview practice Talent Bank ndash vacancies work experienceDVDs on all aspects of recruitment processCareers Information LibraryE-guidance e-mail careersbrookesacuk

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions
Page 15: Interview Preparation: How to Be Ready Emma Robinson Careers Coach.

Any questions

Next week Nail that Job Selling Your Skills at Interview

(an opportunity for you to practise answering competency questions using STAR)

Emma Robinson

erobinsonbrookesacuk

  • PowerPoint Presentation
  • Today we will coverhellip
  • Slide 3
  • Types of interviews you could expecthellip
  • Failure to prepare is preparing to fail
  • Slide 6
  • Exercise Interview RUSH
  • What do employers want to know about you
  • Types of Questions to prepare for
  • How do you research a company ndash where do you look (websites resources people morehellip)
  • Slide 11
  • Research should be a large part of your preparation
  • Summary how to prepare for an interview
  • Some useful websiteshellip
  • Help from the Careers Centre
  • Any questions

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