Course overview
Our Job Interview Skills Course will improve your ability to make a good impression in the vital first moments of the interview. You’ll learn how to manage your nerves and deal with tricky questions to ensure you give strong answers to any kind of question. You will see video examples of various situations and will learn how to respond appropriately with the advice of experts.
Syllabus
1
What the Interviewer is Looking For
- Purpose of an interview
- Positive attitude
- Showing the interviewer what they want to know
2
Researching Before an Interview
- Tips and techniques for researching
- Understanding your traits, values and interests
- Researching to feel confident and prepared
3
Answering Common Interview Questions
- Different types of questions
- The STAR method
4
Pitching Yourself
- Showing you’re the right candidate for the role
- Highlighting your qualities and achievements
- Communicating effectively
5
Making a Good First Impression
- Preparing beforehand
- Managing your nerves
- Using confident body language
6
Practising an Interview
- A good final impression
- Asking questions, finding out about next steps and following up
- Using the experience to further develop your skills
Job Interview Skills – learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- research and prepare for the interview effectively
- structure effective answers to questions
- think on your feet and deal with tricky questions
- talk about your strengths and weaknesses
- manage interview nerves
- make a positive impression with good interview etiquette
- be resilient and continue to improve your technique.
Important information
Safeguarding
As part of our rigorous safeguarding procedures, all EtonX tutors and staff have passed an enhanced DBS check and Child Safeguarding course.
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Technical requirements
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Entry requirements
The minimum level of English required to participate in our courses is Upper Intermediate or B2 on the CEFR.