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Marketing your PPLS and other skills and experience to graduate employers – at a job interview. Janet Forsyth Careers Adviser. What we’ll cover…. Brief introduction to interviews – general and PPLS–specific Interview fears Opportunity to practice Conclusions and feedback Further support. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Marketing your PPLS and other skills and experience to graduate employers – at a job interview
Janet ForsythCareers Adviser
What we’ll cover…..
Brief introduction to interviews – general and PPLS–specific
Interview fears
Opportunity to practice
Conclusions and feedback
Further support
Preparation
Basic Practicalities
Research
Practice
The interview Types of interview-formats Non-verbal communication and body language Your answers: advice Your questions: dos and don’ts Their questions (1):
common questions, strength-based; Technical/vocational unexpected questions; hypothetical;
….. and degree-based and competency Qs……
About your degree….
‘when you consider your courses, don’t just think about the grades you achieved in the end, but the new skills you gained along the way.’
recent PPLS grad
Why did you choose your degree subject /university?What value is the study of philosophy in the workplace?What have you gained from your degree that’s of value/interest to us?How is the study of philosophy relevant to our work?What skills have you developed from your studies that equip you to work with us?
From recent philosophy grads….
‘strong analytical and communication skills, understand formal structure of arguments and weigh up pros and cons , research skills, gather, sift and sort key information….’ grad 2009, Policy Officer
‘Logic skills (accountancy is much more about logic than maths. Balance sheets are just big logic puzzles)’ grad 2011, trainee accountant
‘Time management and self-discipline’ grad 2011, HR manager
‘think rationally and analytically…makes tackling big problems a lot easier.’ grad 2008, creative director
Some ideas for skills……
Philosophy skills:
analyse and construct sound arguments;
distinguish fine differences between views and find common ground;
present ideas convincingly through well-constructed, systematic arguments;
write clearly and persuasively;
generate ideas and come up with solutions to problems;
be open to new ideas and ways of thinking.
General skills:
self-motivation and the capacity for independent study and thought;
the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines;
flexibility and creativity;
the ability to identify, absorb and sift complex information;
team working;
increased knowledge of IT.
Other PPLS subjects..
Skills / competency based questions
Aim to elicit evidence of a certain skill
Are based on the theory that past behaviour predicts future performance
From your research you can predict the skills they will ask about
Pick and prepare examples from a range of different experiences
• For example: Tell me about a time when you worked effectively in a team? What was your role? How did you contribute to the team’s success?
Using the STAR structure
Situation – be specific and focused
Task – outline the challenge presented
Action – detail what YOU did
Result – sum up positively
Your turn…..! Interview pairs:
Interviewer/observer Interviewee
In pairs choose a job to focus on decide on 2 questions, one philosophy,
one competency (related to role) give interviewee 2 minutes to structure
answers interviewer ask questions; use
checklist for observation give feedback (feedback sandwich) swap roles
Summary
Research
Prepare
Practice
Where to find additional
Information Centre: RED Interview section
Including interview feedback and takeaway booklets
Making an Impact and First Impressions Count - DVDs online,
plus others to view in the information centres
Job Applications & Interviews – from Careers Service website
Practice interviews with an adviser
video practice via Careers MyEd channel
Practice assessment centres
Discussion with a careers adviser (20 mins - bookable on day)
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