qut north lakes library interview skills presentation june 2015
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Job Search Skills - Enhance your competitive edge in the job markethttp://www.slideshare.net/yourfuturequt
Interview Skills
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Welcome to Interview Skills
Clive MayCareer Counsellor,
Widening ParticipationQUT Your Future Careers Team
www.bridgetostudy.com.au www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer
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The Job InterviewYour Questions?
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What Do Employers Want?
Fit(the culture and values
of the organisation)
Will do (the personality,
passion interests, ambitions,motivation)
Can do(the knowledge
and skills)
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What are the employers looking for?
Academic achievement • Grades/
Performance• Subjects studied• Knowledge
acquired
Non academic achievement• Work experience• Previous work
history• Work skills acquired
Extra- curricular activities• Clues to
achievement and motivation
• Leadership qualities• Teamwork skills• Attitude
Personal qualities• Motivation• Values • Communication• Commitment • Teamwork ability
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Self Awareness
Skills: What are you going to offer an employer?
Interests: What do you enjoy doing?
Personality: What are your personal qualities?
Values: What is meaningful to you?
Motivation: What makes you want to do your best?
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It’s all about YOU
SELF AWARENESS
Employability Skills:
Employability Skills Audit
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Prepare examples of your experience, abilities for the skills needed in the job
Help the employer by giving examplesof your skills and abilities:
USE THE S.T.A.R PRINCIPLE • The Situation/Task• The Action you took• The Result achieved
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Further information• For ‘Occupations’ information on job duties and skills – go to
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/Occupations
• For careers and labour market research information got to Job
Outlook - a site to help you decide on your future career
http://joboutlook.gov.au/pages/alpha.aspx
• Job Guide – for details of jobs
http://www.jobguide.thegoodguides.com.au/occupation/search
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Before you apply to any company...
Obtain as much information as you can about:
Relevant contacts The company – what do they do?
Job Specific Info
The position – tasks and duties The position skill and ability requirements
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/occupations
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Purpose of the interview
• Are you the right person for the job and organisation?
• Do you have the skills, interests, experiences to contribute job and organisation?
• Will you fit into the organisation community?
• Are you professionally competent?
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Sample interview questions• Tell us about yourself….
• Why do you want to work for our company?
• What do you know about our company/organisation?
• What key skills do you have for this job?
• How have you shown leadership in your life? Provide a specific example….
• How have you shown effective teamwork in your life?
Provide a specific example….
• What is your biggest weakness?
• How do you handle disruptive situations or people? Can you
refer to a specific example?...
• What long term career interests do you have?
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Where is the evidence?
• Academic results/ Certificates
• Examples of Work Experience
• Resume and response to Selection Criteria
• Response to interview questions
• Personal experiences – work history, extra curricular activities, interests
• Presentation at interview
• References
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Questions for you to ask
• What is the level and depth of training?
• What are the key priorities for the role right now?
• How will I be managed and supported?
• What qualities do your most successful workers
possess?
• How (often) do you measure an employee’s success?
• How often do you conduct performance reviews?
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Presenting yourself to organisations of interest
“Informational Interviewing”
• Ask questions• Express interest• Gain information from potential employers
about the job, requirements, expectations and possible vacancies
• Develop interview skills, knowledge about your industry
• Create networks!
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Your interview preparation
• Review job description
• Reflect on experiences
• Brainstorm responses to questions
• Practice responses out loud
• Organise portfolio/ folder to take to interview
• Consider your appearance
• Timing- how long will you need to get there, park car, find room? …. Let’s practice!...
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Interview Practice
In two’s or threes …• One Interviewer• One Interviewee/Observer
1. Take it in turns to ask the ‘Sample Interview Questions’
2. Observers please note responses and provide feedback to Interviewee
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Sins! These won’t get you the job
• Criticising previous employers(What will you say about them…?)
• Talking about personal, domestic, political, religious issues unless asked(What’s that got to do with the job…?)
• Reading from your resume (If you don’t know about yourself…)
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“OK – CLIVE, STOP TALKING !”
Questions?Your Future Careers TeamQUT CabooltureBuilding J Tel: 07 5316 7666Email: [email protected] www.bridgetostudy.com.au www.facebook.com/yourfuturecareer