| Interview Rehearsal: Career Level |
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| 1. Instructions |
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It's a good idea to be prepared for the sorts of question you're likely to be asked.
Each of the links above takes you to a common question.
You are then given advice on the best approach to take when answering.
Enter your response to each question in the space provided.
Because it is a very different situation being asked in an interview rather than seeing the questions in front of you,
we offer you alternatively an Audio Version.
You can go through the questions in any order.
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| 2. Question A |
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Tell me about yourself. |
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You need to find out more about the question - does the interviewer want to
know about your personal or work life?
This is an opportunity to show your personality and demonstrate your communication skills.
Always use positive phrases to describe yourself.
Keep the answer brief no more than two minutes.
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| 3. Question B |
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What are your main
responsibilities? |
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Talk about your achievements and give examples.
Choose examples that are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the job you are being interviewed for.
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| 4. Question C |
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Why do you want to leave
your current job? |
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Be positive about your current boss and colleagues. You must have a valid reason for leaving, such as:
- you want more of a challenge
- the organisation is not stable
- you feel with your skills and experience that you are worth more money
- the career path which your current employer offers is not taking you in your chosen direction
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| 5. Question D |
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Why have you changed
jobs so frequently? |
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This may have been a consequence of youth - you realise what a mistake it
has been and that you are much more settled now.
Or it may be that each change has been a result of growing professionally.
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| 6. Question E |
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What will you bring
to this job? |
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Describe your skills and your experience and match them to the skills and experience described in the job spec.
Give examples. You may also want to list traits such as loyalty, enthusiasm, commitment.
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| 7. Question F |
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Where would you like to be
in five years from now? |
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You need to show that, whatever your plan is, this job is part of it.
The interviewer is trying to find out whether you have clear goals and whether
the job you are being interviewed for is 'just a job' or 'the right job for you now'. Don't be scared to ask for advice.
Keep the answer brief - no more than two minutes.
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| If you have any questions or suggestions please email us. Thank you! |
