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Occupational InformationUse the occupational information folders to investigate the role which you are being interviewed for further. This will give you a good idea as to what will be expected of you within the role and what skills you need to emphasise during the interview that make you an ideal candidate.
www.prospects.ac.uk also includes detailed job profiles for you to download.
Print ResourcesThe Careers Library has a wide selection of books that cover all areas of going for an interview
- How to Succeed at Interviews and Other Selection Methods, University of London Careers Service, 1998.
- Great Answers to Tough Interview Questions, Martin John Yate, Kogan Page 2005
- Handling Tough Job Interviews, J-A. Amos. How To Books 2004
- Successful Interview Skills, R. Corfield, Kogan Page 2002
Take Away Materials
The Careers Group produce over 30 careers information leaflets, print copies are available free of charge to all library users, they can also be accessed online.
The Careers Group produce over 30 careers information leaflets, print copies are available free of charge to all library users, they can also be accessed online.
Periodicals and Trade Magazines
As well as being able to demonstrate that you are an ideal candidate in terms of skills and experience, it is also valuable to be able to speak confidently about the field you hope to be working. Periodicals and trade magazines will help you to familiarise yourself with current affairs and hot topics.
As well as being able to demonstrate that you are an ideal candidate in terms of skills and experience, it is also valuable to be able to speak confidently about the field you hope to be working. Periodicals and trade magazines will help you to familiarise yourself with current affairs and hot topics.
Employer Information
More and more companies are putting their information on the Web. The type and depth of information varies from company to company but usually includes details of their service areas, their annual report, company background information, press releases and contact details. It is important that you are fully aware of what the company does, what services they provide and the ethos of the company. It is also worth looking into the company structure and their recruitment process.
More and more companies are putting their information on the Web. The type and depth of information varies from company to company but usually includes details of their service areas, their annual report, company background information, press releases and contact details. It is important that you are fully aware of what the company does, what services they provide and the ethos of the company. It is also worth looking into the company structure and their recruitment process.
Labour Market Information
It is also worth researching the industry sector of your prospective company. The sector briefings produced by AgCAS might help
It is also worth researching the industry sector of your prospective company. The sector briefings produced by AgCAS might help
Practice Interview
The ultimate way to prepare for an interview is to undertake a practice interview with a careers consultant. This will improve your performance at job interviews and identify areas for further development. The interview is taken under strict test conditions; it provides a very realistic simulation of a real job interview. Students can contact their careers service for more information, for everyone else C2 can help.
The ultimate way to prepare for an interview is to undertake a practice interview with a careers consultant. This will improve your performance at job interviews and identify areas for further development. The interview is taken under strict test conditions; it provides a very realistic simulation of a real job interview. Students can contact their careers service for more information, for everyone else C2 can help.
Further Resources
Ace Your Case Consulting Interviews, WetFeet 2003 Vault Guide to the Case Interview, Vault 2005
Ace Your Case Consulting Interviews, WetFeet 2003 Vault Guide to the Case Interview, Vault 2005
Services for People with Disabilities
Employability provide a range of services including how to perform well at interviews and assessment centres.
Employability provide a range of services including how to perform well at interviews and assessment centres.
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