Successful Interview Techniques

Overview

This course offers proven methods to prepare for your job interview, including how to anticipate questions, what to do when you don't know the answer, and what you should ask the committee. You will look at the importance of closing statements and how to construct and present a meaningful and memorable conclusion to your interview. You will get to experience proven ways to control your nerves, so you can arrive and perform with confidence and competence. Previous participants have reported greatly improved performance at interview as a result of this course. It's a key ingredient in getting that job.

Course Content

The course covers all aspects of the interview, including arranging the interview, gathering and collating information, predicting questions, preparing for frequently asked questions, knowing what to ask the panel, having meaningful concluding statements and managing nerves. With practical activities and tips, it will help participants to confidently deliver professional presentations at future interviews.

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course attendees should be able to:

• demonstrate an increased awareness of the interview process and how to maximise opportunities within it
• demonstrate an increased ability to anticipate the questions
• learn answers for difficult questions
• prepare questions for a committee
• design and deliver powerful, meaningful concluding statements
• demonstrate increased confidence in the presentation of information
• exercise greater control over nerves
• demonstrate an increased capacity to relax and enjoy the interview

Benefits to your organisation

• more confident staff
• candidates who can articulate their experience well and therefore provide real information for panels to consider
• job-ready candidates

Benefits to you

• improved preparation for interviews leading to greater confidence
• greater understanding of panel screening options and how to prepare for them
• improved confidence for interviews and for life