Interview checklist and sample interview questions



INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES

Interview checklist and sample interview questions

Interview checklist

▪ Plan what you will be wearing. Make sure it is suitable for the job role/organisation

▪ Plan the travel arrangement

▪ Think about a trial run;

▪ If required, ask for any reasonable adjustment for the interview.

▪ Refer to your original application

▪ Research the company

▪ Look at the job description and personal specification

▪ Is there any preparation work such as a presentation?

▪ Will there be a practical assessment?

▪ Practice possible interview questions.

▪ Prepare some questions to ask

Introductions

• Smile

• Greet the interviewer(s)

• Make eye contact with all in the room

• Shake their hand(s)

• Wait to be asked to be seated

First impressions count!

Questions

An interview is an exchange of information, therefore, it is important to listen to the questions and give full and clear answers covering all the information required. Provide examples where possible.

Don’t assume anything, whether in terms of giving or getting information.

Remember your body language. It is not just what is said.

Sample Interview Questions

▪ Do you have any questions about the job description?

▪ What do you know about the company?

▪ Tell me about yourself?

▪ What qualities and experience do you have that you think would make you a good candidate for this role?

▪ If we did have a difference of opinion with a colleague, how do you think you would deal with this?

▪ What are your key strengths?

▪ What would you say are you weaknesses?

▪ What three words would best describe you?

▪ How would you prioritise your workload?

▪ What IT software or equipment can you use?

▪ What makes a good team? Can you give an example or a good/bad team you have worked in?

▪ Do you understand what is meant by …. e.g confidentiality, data protection?

▪ Would you be interested if there is any training available?

▪ Have you been on any relevant training courses? If so, what and when?

▪ Do you have any holiday booked?

▪ What is your notice period?

▪ What are your hobbies/interests?

▪ Any questions you’d like to ask me?

Job Specific Questions

You will also be asked questions specific to the job role and industry. For example:

• Equipment

• Bespoke computer software

• Processes

• Protocols and procedures

• Vocational qualifications and training

• Scenarios – What would you do if….

• Examples where you have done similar requirements to the job

Concluding the interview

▪ Have some pre prepared questions to ask demonstrating an interest in the company

▪ Thank them for their time

................
................

In order to avoid copyright disputes, this page is only a partial summary.

Google Online Preview   Download