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Interviews Andrew Falconer. Right, so now you are all expert at Pitching. The Interview What will we ask? What is a “good” answer Managing nerves. More Scoring (but don’t rely on these questions!). We’re looking for. Professionalism Pro-activity Presentation / Pitching skills
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Right, so now you are all expert at Pitching • The Interview • What will we ask? • What is a “good” answer • Managing nerves
We’re looking for.... • Professionalism • Pro-activity • Presentation / Pitching skills • Working to a specific brief • Client interaction • Enthusiasm for self development • Self-reflection and awareness • Ability to identify and seize opportunities
We have already begun... • Working to a specific brief • We had exact requirements for CV / Letter • Presentation / Pitching skills • Covered last night So what’s left? • Professionalism • Pro-activity • Client interaction • Enthusiasm for self development • Self-reflection and awareness • Ability to identify and seize opportunities
Types of questions They want to know if you can do the job and if you will do the job • Biographical • Hypothetical • Competence based • Technical • Sector specific • Curve Ball
Your turn –What questions would you ask? • GROUP 1 Professionalism • GROUP 2 Pro-activity • GROUP 3 Client interaction • GROUP 4 Enthusiasm for self development • GROUP 5 Self-reflection and awareness • GROUP 6 Ability to identify and seize opportunities
How would you answer? • GROUP 6 Professionalism • GROUP 5 Pro-activity • GROUP 4 Client interaction • GROUP 2 Enthusiasm for self development • GROUP 3 Self-reflection and awareness • GROUP 1 Ability to identify and seize opportunities ANY QUESTIONS FOR US?
Dealing with nerves • Confidence • Thorough research • Know the company • Know yourself • Body language • Watch those hands • Practice • Mirrors / friends • Dress code • Follow-up • Feedback