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Enhance your global interview skills with expert guidance on demonstrating fit, using technology, and effective communication. Get insights on candidate fit, company culture, and preparing for success.
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Preparing for global interviews Demonstrating your skills through answers Making the most of technology Demonstrating a genuine fit for the country and company Webinar delivered by Chris Steventon Careers Consultant at Coventry University
Demonstrating your skills through answers https://www.livecareer.com/interview/questions/tell-stories-job-interview
The CARL approach C: CONTEXT Situation and Task (goal) A: ACTION What you did (skills shown) R: RESULT The outcome L: LEARNING Your Learning
Global Competencies https://app.participate.com/pages/global-competencies-overview http://www.ncub.co.uk/reports/global-graduates-into-global-leaders.html https://midlandsinternationalgroup.org.uk/2017/04/27/developing-a-global-mindset/
3 basic interview themes 1. Can you do the job? • Skills / strengths 2. Will you love the job? • Motivations • Self development • Drive & Aspiration 3. Can we tolerate working with you? (How you fit) • Company research/ commercial awareness • Team/ values fit
The proof in the performance • UCLA Psychology Professor Dr. Albert Mehrabianwe express our feelings and attitudes with: • ?%body language • ?% tone of voice • ?%actual words 55% 37% 8%
Paraverbal Intonation and melody ClarityEmphasis PausesPacing Use of voice. http://soappresentations.com/7-tips-on-how-to-use-your-voice-effectively-for-presentations Volume
Core message Structure Preparation
Technology is your friend? https://www.proofhub.com/articles/best-online-collaboration-tools-business#7_Chanty https://digitalcapability.jisc.ac.uk/what-is-digital-capability
Environment A simple background - to stop distracting the employer. Test things out Practice runs. Most video interviewing software will include this Dress to impress Dress as you would for a face to face interview. Water is essential Composure and not running dry
Video interviews The camera is a real person Voice tone - genuine enthusiasm A pause can be positive
Video interviews Secure connection and backup plan Have your CV to hand (if you get stuck) Be at a desk with a notepad to hand
Why that country? Conferences Culture fit Projects/ dissertation Shortage skills areas Right to work/ Visa system Study trips Language Family connections Fitting in/ adapting
Company/ Candidate fit Job requirements Person Specification Company Culture Hours / Lifestyle Progression Development Project opportunities Management style Values https://www.thebalancecareers.com/what-is-candidate-fit-2060038
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