Interview Advice
Interview Tips
Prepare sample answers
You should prepare five or six strong, specific, examples that best demonstrate your skills and abilities. Think of experiences from your past you are proud of. These can be from your work experience, personal or social life, hobbies, etc. Do not use examples that ended negatively, e.g. “despite my best efforts it didn’t work.” It also makes sense to know about the company - so do your research beforehand!
Consider the following the 'STAR' method for each experience that you will be describing to the interviewer:
• Situation - What was the situation? What was the background and context?
• Task - What specific task did you need to accomplish?
• Action- What specifically did you say and do? What were the actions you took? How do you do it? Why you did it?
• Result- What were the results of your actions? What was the impact? What did you learn?
Don’t bluff
If you don’t understand the question then clarify it with the interviewer and if you don’t have an example don’t make one up! And don’t use an example that isn’t from your own experiences. This is often identified when the interviewer asks for more detail.
Ask questions
This is your opportunity to find out more about the organisation you could be working for. Remember it is as much us choosing you as an employee as it is about you choosing us an employer. Think about those things that are important to you in advance, e.g. working hours, training, lifestyle, support, salary, travel, etc.
Remember:
• Be prepared
• Be honest
• Be yourself
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