Interview Excellence

Part 1: Essential Theory Chapter 1. Interview Basics What is an interview? Purpose of an interview Interview Styles What every interviewer is looking for The Power of Preparation Chapter 2. How to succeed in any Interview One to One Round Robin Panel Interviews Telephone Interviews Assessment Centres Psychometric Tests Chapter 3. The Interview Structure Introductions Setting the scene Exploration Selling Closure Chapter 4. Interview Questions Analysed Six types of Interview Question Questioning Styles 100 Typical Interview Questions Behavioural Interview Questions Competency Based Interview Questions Personality Based Interview Questions Technical Interview Questions Stress Based Interview Questions Non-specific Interview Questions Part II 12 step program to job interview success Step 1. Confirmation Step 2. Predict the questions Step 3. Research the company Step 4. Carry out a trial journey Step 5. Conduct a mock interview Step 6. Dress for success General Guidelines Dress guide for women Dress guide for men Step 7. Eliminate Interview Nerves Introduction Why do we feel nervous Proper preparation Arrive on time Use body language Positive mental messaging Breathing techniques Step 8. Last minute check Step 9. Make a great first impression Step 10. Give Winning Answers How to answer any interview question Winning answers to 20 common questions Tell me about yourself Why do you want to leave your current job? What are your key strengths? What are your weaknesses? What do you like/dislike most about your current job? Why should we select you for this job? Where do you see yourself in five/ten year's time? What do you know about our company? Why are you interested in this role? How do you go about persuading others? How ambitious are you and would you like to have your bosses job? What other roles have you considered and why? Tell me about your education Tell me about a time you experienced stress at work Describe the most difficult situation you had to deal with. Tell me about a time you were criticised in your work Tell why you think you will fit with the team. What motivates you and what are your key values? What is your Salary? Dealing with illegal questions Step 11. Ask great questions - 28 great questions to ask Step 12. Strong Finish, Great Follow Up Interview report template Sample thank you letter