Training Courses for Job Interview Skills

Course Content

Course Overview
 - Learning Objectives

Understanding the Interview

Before the Interview
 - Do your Homework and Be Prepared

The Interview Format
 - Interview Objectives and Structure
 - The Role of the Interviewer

The Introduction
 - Creating a Good First Impression
 - Dress Code
 - Body Language

During the Interview
 - Conduct During the Interview
 - Signs of Interest or Boredom

Types of Questions
 - Behavioural Questions
 - Knowledge Questions
 - Questions for the Job I Want
 - Strengths and Weaknesses Questions
 - Open and Closed Questions
 - Negative Bias Questions
 - The Pause
 - Valuable Tips for Interview Questions

Practice with Sample Questions
 - Questions an Interviewer might ask
 - Questions Exercise
 - Questions an Interviewee might ask

Ending the Interview
 - After the Interview
 - Following Up After the Interview

A Personal Action Plan

Course Aims

This intensive half-day workshop will provide delegates with a good understanding of what interviews are for, how they should be conducted, and how to handle questions in order to present the best possible case for their employment.
A significant part of the course is concerned with dealing with questions and how to answer them for maximum effect.

At the end of this workshop participants will:
 -  Prepare for interviews more effectively
 -  Know how to present a positive image and body language
 -  Understand interviews and handle ‘difficult’ questions

 Workbook and Reference Guide

The delegate workbook forms the basis for discussion and note taking during the workshop, but it also includes explanations that are intended to enable its use as a reference guide afterwards.

Target Audience

Anyone who is looking for employment who wants to improve their performance at interview.