Well-prepared candidates perform better at job interviews – fact. They are also more likely to leave a lasting first impression and be in a position to negotiate terms, should they get offered a job. During this highly informative masterclass, headhunter Philip Charsley will guide you through the surprisingly simple process almost every interview follows, regardless of the industry, job level or skills required.
During the course, you’ll learn the key components of face-to-face interviews, including how they are structured and the kinds of questions you will be asked. Then you’ll learn the main things that employers are looking out for, and how to ensure their expectations are met. Philip will discuss everything from how to use the STAR approach to respond to questions, to how to align yourself to the job, company and interviewer. You’ll even receive tips on visual perception and image, as well as how to calm those pre-interview nerves.
The course also includes invaluable advice on how to write a CV that stands out from the crowd. Plus, there’s a practical session on how to respond to competency-based interview questions. It doesn’t matter if you are a school-leaver or a managing director, this course will help you to present your skills and experience with confidence.
This course is for you if...
- You want to learn how to perform well at job interviews, regardless of your profession or level of experience
- You’re thinking about a career change, and want advice on how to write a good CV and excel at interview
- You’re a student looking for advice on breaking into the world of work
- You’re unemployed and want to learn how to present yourself professionally, both in your CV and during job
Course description
This interactive masterclass explains the mechanics of the job interview process. Attendees will learn the key components of a strong CV, and receive extensive advice on best practice for job interviews. The course involves a practical exercise where attendees will have the opportunity to practice their responses to competency-based interview questions. Topics covered include:
- Preparation, preparation, preparation – tips on researching jobs, companies and interviewers
- How to write a great CV, including good and bad examples
- Deconstructing the interview process – what to expect and how to prepare
- Situation, task, action, result – how to use the STAR approach to respond to interview questions
- How to use examples from your career to good effect
- The key competencies and their importance
- Responding to competency-based interview questions
- How to present your strengths and weaknesses
- How to effectively communicate your career goals
- Image and employer perception, including positive and negative indicators
- The 80:20 rule
- The 15-20 minute rule
- How to minimise the impact of nerves prior to interviews
- Q&A and group discussion
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Tutor profile
Philip Charsley has worked as a headhunter in London since 1999. Through the course of his career, he has developed a unique approach to interview preparation that is simple but highly effective. He is the author of Interview Preparation: Deconstructing the Interview Process, an ebook explaining how job interviews are structured and how you can optimise your interview skills, regardless of your profession, job level or experience.
Details
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2015
Times: 6.30pm-9.30pm
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £99 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 24
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