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Before the interview• Read through your application
form/personal statement• Try to find out the form the interview will
take. (eg: panel interview, assessment centre)
• Read through a quality newspaper and think about some current, relevant points you might be able to include in your interview.
• Think about your GCSE courses and aspects you enjoyed/relevant to the course/s your applying for.
Essentials• Go to bed early the night before• Dress & Personal hygiene – dress smartly but
comfortably – appropriate to course.• Travel – make sure you plan your journey a few
days before.• Be on time – allow extra time for traffic/transport
problems, finding the building, going to the toilet before the interview etc
• Take all the info about the course/your copy application form, CV with you + contact info with you.
• Prepare everything the day before eg: money, clothes, papers, travel.
• If you are going to be late/can’t attend make sure you phone and inform the college/school.
Body Language
• Introductions – take lead from interviewer eg: shaking hands
• Posture• Eye Contact• Smile• Active Listening: eg: nodding, facial expressions
DON’T chew gum, wear shades/hat, slouch, look at your watch, look out of the window, fiddle with your bag/keys, check your phone, yawn, sniff, scratch or shrug etc
Remember - even when you are not speaking you are sending messages to your interviewer.
• Think about the speed that you speak at – is it too fast or too slow?
• Think about the volume you speak at – is it too quiet or too loud?
• Think about the amount you speak – is it too much or too little?
Speak Clearly
Preparation
• Have a Mock Interview if possible• Write/Type out answers to standard
interview questions• Note down things you want to raise
at the interview specific to you.• Be aware there might be other
selection methods eg: Group Activity, Questionnaire, Essay, Discussion, Psychometric Test
Types of Interview!
There are different ways that a college or employer may choose to conduct there interview – so you need to be ready as you may not find out what is
involved until you arrive.
Assessment CentreAn assessment centre might involve a group
activity (with other applicants), a
computer/online quiz, a written test/essay or a skills based activity. If you know you are going to have to participate in an assessment centre you can phone up and
ask what will be involved.
Classic Interview Questions 1
• Why do you want to do this course OR what interests you about this course
• Why do you want to study at THIS college/university/institution
• What are you interests/What do you do in your spare time.
• What relevant skills have you gain from work experience/part time work
• Tell me a bit about yourself
Classic Interview Questions 2
• What are your strengths & weaknesses?• Where do you see yourself in 5-7 years?• Why do you think you will make a good
plumber/nursery nurse/lawyer/vet/social worker? (or why do you want to be a…)
• Are you a good team player?• How well do you cope with pressure?
Interview Tips• Try to relax - take deep breaths• Ask the interviewer to repeat the question if you are
unsure.• Don’t give one word answers – try to give full
answers with examples (but don’t waffle)• Don’t bluff – if you are not sure try to answer the
best you can but say if you just don’t know.• Be yourself –make sure you have recent examples of
your hobbies/interests (eg: if you have said your hobby is going to movies or reading be able to name a recent book you have read, film you have seen)
• Prepare the questions you want to ask before the interview (write/type out)
• Use the time at the end to say anything you didn’t get to mention.