Interview Techniques Preview

What will I Learn from this workshop? For many of us the interview is a huge stumbling block. The Interview Techniques Workshop will assist you in overcoming those barriers and assist you in securing that perfect job. In this workshop you will learn about:

  • Personal presentation
  • Projecting self confidence
  • Types of interview questions and how to answer them
  • Different types of interviews
  • Negotiating and accepting job offers
  • How to role play an interview.

There are 4 activities in this workshop. On completion you will have the opportunity to brief Seadragon on your activity and receive feedback within 24 hours, and then select the Coaching option for continued support on this topic.

How Long will the workshop take? 1.5 to 2.0 hours completion

How much will this workshop cost?  $190.00 with free support during and after workshop

What will I gain from this workshop? If you are looking at starting a career, changing your career and/or employer, or seeking a promotion within your present employment, this popular workshop is a must.

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The interviewer will be looking at how your experience and expertise matches the position, and will be asking questions based on your resume or selection criteria response.

Consequently, it is a good idea to thoroughly review the written information you have submitted and likewise, ask yourself how your background matches the job. Work your experience in with the employer’s needs and make notes on this to review just prior to your interview. From these notes think about possible questions you might be asked and how you will answer them. Write these down.

When you do your job day in and day out, it’s hard to think about your...


Types of Interviews

There are two different types of interview situations. There is the private sector interview, where the interview is based on whether the candidate has the skills to do the job, has the right attitude to carry out the job, and will fit in with the culture and the other people in the organisation.

On the other hand the public sector interview is generally based only on whether the candidate has the skills to do the job. This interview is more structured and questions are constructed from a selection criteria statement that the applicant has already responded to and sent to the government employer.

There are advantages and disadvantages for both these scenarios. In the...

 


There is one simple rule to remember during the interview, that is, the interviewer is looking for qualities, skills and experience that will benefit their business. If you are well prepared, understand your major accomplishments and what the employer is seeking, you should be confident in letting the interviewer know what you can do for them.

For both yourself and the interviewer, the interview is about matching your skills with their needs, and additionally for you, communicating this information to the interviewer.

Given the tenseness of the situation and all the things you need to consider, it...

 


Ensure that you stay on the track and answer the question, taking into consideration there may be several parts to each question. Answer each concisely.

On the contrary it’s easy in an interview to give answers that are too short and not relate all the information, especially if you are nervous. A way around this is to answer the question and then give an example of a relative situation based on your experience. If you do the preparation beforehand you will easily be able to do this.

You need to be a little bold during the interview and go into it selling yourself and...

 

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