COURSE OVERVIEW:

A job interview is a conversation which occurs between a potential employer and a job applicant. During the job interview, the employer has the opportunity to appraise applicant’s qualifications, appearance and general fitness for the job opening. In parallel the applicant tries to learn more about the position, to appraise the employer and to find out if your needs and interests will be met.

Think of the interview as a conversation between two people where each person is trying to learn more about the other. The interview process is a two-way street. You are traveling toward a goal—the right job and the employer is traveling toward a goal—the right hire.

Depending on the size of a company and its organisation, an applicant may only have one job interview. This is common with small businesses, in which candidates are often interviewed directly by the employer. In other cases, a representative of the human resources department may interview a candidate first, and then he or she will go through a series of interviews with potential supervisors and other personnel. Larger companies may also have interview panels with multiple members who cooperate to make a decision.

The job interview is considered one of the most useful tools for evaluating potential employees. It also demands significant resources from the employer, yet has been demonstrated to be notoriously unreliable in identifying the optimal person for the job. An interview also allows the candidate to assess the corporate culture and demands of the job.

Unfortunately, most people are not skilled at interviewing and really hurt their chances to move forward in the interviewing process and get the job offers they desire and deserve. Not being great at interviewing after working so hard during the job search process is like running a winning race and falling down at the finish line. All your hard work during the job search should culminate at the interview stage with a job offer for you. However, for those who are skilled with job interviewing they will really stand out from the competition and have a much better chance of success!

Whether you are completely new to the job market, re-entering the workforce or looking to advance your career, this course will empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed during your next interview and get the job.

The first part of this course begins by describing the interview process, explaining exactly what happens in an interview. Then looks at the whole interview process through the eyes of the employer. Also, covers the 10 most common mistakes that people make and also gives the recipe for success in interviews. Finally, introduces planning for your interview and preparing for the big day.

The second part starts by describing how to create the best first impression that you can. Then looks at how your presentation, as part of your interview, should be put together and outlines methods of generating extra impact with the audience. Also, gives many sample questions that are likely to crop up at your interview. Finally, provides advice about how to handle especially tricky situations that may occur.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand:

·       What is an interview?

·       The types of interview

·       The importance of interviews for job seekers

·       How interviews develop confidence in candidates?

·       How interviews help job seekers to increase contacts?

·       The panel interviews

·       The other assessment methods

·       Why do interviews take place?

·       What happens in an interview?

·       What are interviews about?

·       What leads to success in interviews?

·       What employers are looking for?

·       How to provide proof that you are the right candidate?

·       The most common mistakes that might occur in an interview

·       How to stress your contribution to the organisation?

·       How to plan and prepare for your interview?

·       How to sell yourself?

·       How to analyse the job description?

·       How to find out more about the job and the organisation?

·       The areas of likely questioning?

·       How to cover up your weak spots?

·       How to maximise your strengths?

·       Which questions to ask?

·       The importance of personal image

·       How to create a positive first impression?

·       The most common reasons for getting in a negative state of mind

·       The journey to the interview

·       The relaxation exercises

·       How to make a presentation?

·       The types of presentation

·       How to plan, prepare, rehearse and give your presentation?

·       The most important examples of interview questions and the proper answers

·       How to deal with tricky situations?

·       What to do if the interview does not go as planned?

·       What to do if panic sets in?

·       What to do if you don’t know the answer of a question?

·       What to do if the interviewer seems uninterested?

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

Purchase and download course content.

ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.