Session 4: Interview Techniques

How to prepare for your interview

By the end of the session you will be able to:

•Understand and demonstrate the interview process

•Complete a role play of a mock interview

•Identify the do’s and don’ts of interviews

•Understand the language and dress code for an interview

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Activity 1: How does it work?
•You will now be split into groups by the
teacher/advisor

•Please refer to the listed sequence of events.

In your teams please put the events in the order for
the interview process

•You will have 5 minutes to complete this task. Your

teacher/advisor will come round and discuss this with
your team.

•Please select a member of your team to discuss your

findings with the group
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Employer recruitment process

Advertise Schedule Scoring

Vacancy Interviews Candidates

Short Listing Conduct

Interview

Job Offer

Job Complete
Interview Description Application
Feedback or Induction Form
Person or C.V.
Specification

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Employer Recruitment
Process

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Activity 2: The Good the Bad and
the Interview
Activity 2: The Good the Bad and the Interview – How will it work?

• Volunteers for the role play come to the front

• After each role play as a group we will discuss your thoughts of how the
interview went.

•In conclusion we will run through some of the main areas of do’s and don’t
for a successful interview technique.

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The Bad

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The Good

Asked
questions
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Interview Techniques: Do’s & Don’ts
Do:
Plan your journey so you arrive early
Know who to ask for when you arrive
Research the company and what they do!
Take your C.V., record of achievement and any
certificates
Think about personal hygiene:
Clean, smart clothes
Clean body, hair and teeth!
Speak clearly and give detailed answers to the
interviewers questions
Keep tattoos hidden and jewellery to a minimum
Smile!
Don’t:
Use your phone in the interview
–Switch it OFF completely
–Don’t just put it on silent
Smoke or eat strong foods before the interview
- no smoking or bad breath smells
Chew gum
Use inappropriate language or swear
Just say ‘yes’, ‘no’, ‘don’t know’ or shrug!
Wear trainers, caps or too much make-up
Stay up late or go out the night before
Worry or panic – we are here to help you
prepare for your interview
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