Course Description
INTERVIEWEE SKILLS – SUCCEED IN COMPETENCY-BASED INTERVIEWS
Competency-based recruitment processes can be a daunting experience – particularly for those who have not applied for a vacancy in the recent past.
Feedback received from hiring managers following interviews frequently highlights the need for candidates to prepare more thoroughly, to ‘sell-themselves’ more effectively and to provide evidence-based examples of their capabilities in writing and at interview.
Our Interviewee Skills programme is designed to provide practical support to individuals and groups at all levels.
The programme takes place over one-and-a-half days under the guidance of an experienced professional interviewer.
Participants will discover how to prepare thoroughly and how to excel in a competency based interview process.
Whether you have an interview pending or whether you want to sharpen your interviewee skills while you are waiting for your next big career break, this course is for you.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Research the position thoroughly
- Submit a winning application/CV and covering letter
- Recognise the errors that even experienced candidates make
- Anticipate and prepare effective competency-based answers
- Set goals for your interview performance
- Ensure that your interview stays on target
- Produce hard evidence of your suitability
- Employ effective answering techniques
- Control non-verbal communication messages
- Deliver a confident interview performance
Who should attend?
- Many public sector organisations choose this course on an in-house basis to prepare groups of staff for internal and public recruitment processes
- The course can also be adapted for delivery on a customised, one-to-one basis and is suitable for any individual
- This course can be adapted for groups in the corporate, public or community sector who wish to enhance their interviewee skills
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Testimonials

A very beneficial course! I feel a lot more confident about preparing for my interviews. I also have a much better understanding of what’s required on the application form.
Interviewee SkillsA very beneficial course! I feel a lot more confident about preparing for my interviews. I also have a much better understanding of what’s required on the application form. A really useful course. I’ve recommended others to attend. It takes you out of your comfort zone. You really work hard! Anonymous

I have learnt so much about what is expected at an interview for a principalship and I greatly value having an objective opinion of my strengths and weaknesses. ....
Interviewee SkillsI have learnt so much about what is expected at an interview for a principalship and I greatly value having an objective opinion of my strengths and weaknesses. Seeing my performance on the video made it very clear to me what I need to do to improve my interview skills and indeed my general level of assertiveness.
During the session I didn’t notice how the video highlighted my strengths. However, in hindsight, pictures of how well I can come across when I am sure about the points I’m making and my positive attitude and appearance, keep coming to mind. I greatly appreciate the expertise of my coach and how tuned in to exactly what I needed and indeed the extended time she gave me. Anonymous

A really worthwhile course. The course gave me a full understanding of what I need to do to succeed in my next interview. It’s highly practical. I got a lot out of it. Great tips!
Interviewee SkillsA really worthwhile course. The course gave me a full understanding of what I need to do to succeed in my next interview. It’s highly practical. I got a lot out of it. Great tips! Anonymous

Very well delivered course. The trainer was highly experienced. It has really widened my view in terms of interview preparation.
Interviewee SkillsVery well delivered course. The trainer was highly experienced. It has really widened my view in terms of interview preparation. Anonymous
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