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University Interviews

University Interviews. Contents. Researching for your interview During the interview Common questions After the interview Top tips. Courses that interview Why are interviews important? Interview types Before the interview Planning your interview. Courses that interview.

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University Interviews

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  1. University Interviews

  2. Contents • Researching for your interview • During the interview • Common questions • After the interview • Top tips • Courses that interview • Why are interviews important? • Interview types • Before the interview • Planning your interview

  3. Courses that interview • Courses that lead to a profession • Courses that have a high demand • Or both!

  4. Why are interviews important? • Extension of your UCAS form, especially your personal statement • Can determine if an offer is made • Can determine the level of the offer made • A lifeline up if exam grades are lower than anticipated

  5. Interview types • Auditions • Group exercise • Panel interview • One-to-one interview • Find out which type of interview yours will be • Don’t panic

  6. Before the interview • Where is it? • When is it? • How are you getting there? • - Car parks, taxi’s from train station etc • Dress code • Contingency plan • Take phone numbers

  7. Plan your interview • Review your personal statement • Anticipate questions • Take evidence of work/achievements • Take portfolio, coursework, record of achievement • Think of your own questions to ask

  8. Research • Review the course • Graduate destinations • Department • University • Current issues/developments within your subject area

  9. During the interview • Shake hands and make eye contact • Be confident and smile • Listen and consider your reply • Ask questions • Maintain the rapport • Try and avoid “yes/no” answers

  10. Common questions • ‘Ice breaker’ – questions about you, think in advance! • FE choices • HE choices • Career ambitions • Interests • Work experience

  11. After the interview • Relax • Review • Make notes • If unsuccessful contact the university for feedback

  12. Top tips • Preparation • Be yourself • Enthusiasm • Interviews are a two - way process • Don’t worry!

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