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Further Interview Info. Scientific / Technical Questions:. Prepare (think about company & job description; ask students who’ve had interview) Calculations! (Molarities, unit conversions etc.) Job specific (theory, practical) Discussion of practical work done at SHU.
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Scientific / Technical Questions: • Prepare (think about company & job description; ask students who’ve had interview) • Calculations! (Molarities, unit conversions etc.) • Job specific (theory, practical) • Discussion of practical work done at SHU
Other Awkward Questions: • Topical questions • Weaknesses • Meeting deadlines • Recovering from a ‘bad’ question • Try to be enthusiastic • Show other strengths
Assessment other than ‘the interview’ • Informal assessment – coffee, lab tour, meeting current students (even ours) • Group activities: • Problem solving • Leadership / team working • Listening • Motivating • Discussing • Oral presentations • Aptitude tests (eg.s on www.prospects.ac.uk)
Organisational Issues: • See placement booklet • Dress appropriately • Claim expenses • Check email / voicemail • Take e.g.s of work • Make notes
And finally...... To those of you who want to do a placement next year: • Start applying! • Keep applying! • Persistence and diligence will pay off!