Interview Skills

We aim to ensure that our bespoke training is flexible, and meets the individual needs of our customers. Part of the bespoke service will be to tailor the content of the course to any organisational objectives in commissioning the training, as well as the specific interests/needs of the participants themselves. The training that we deliver will reflect your organisational culture and working practices and will include relevant examples from your own field of business.

Modules for possible inclusion:

What makes a good interview?: Exploring the purpose of an interview and identifying what the interviewer is looking for

Developing confidence and poise: Exploring the myths around the perfect candidate

Dealing with nerves: Considering the cause of interview nerves; challenging negative thought processes and learning to use relaxation techniques

Interview preparation: Developing a personal preparation checklist

Making a good first impression: Identifying the elements of verbal and non-verbal behaviour that create the first impression

Interview opportunities: Identifying opportunities to shine at interview, and making the most of them

Interview dangers: Identifying potential pitfalls at interview, and developing strategies for dealing with difficult situations

Answering questions at interview: Pre-empting interview questions using the job description and person specification; preparing 'model' answers

Asking questions at interview: Identifying the 'do's and 'don'ts' of asking questioning the interviewer

Interview follow-up: Sending follow-up letters and asking for feedback

Practice interviews: Gaining useful interview practice with constructive feedback on technique and content

Personal development Planning: Identifying continuing personal development needs and extending learning into the workplace