Interviewing Skills for the Interviewee

Course duration – 1 day

“Beat the competition and be the winner.”

Business Scenario

Training often focuses on the skills required to be an effective interviewer, yet what if you are in the position of looking for a job and are unsure of how you come across as an interviewee? This one day course will give you the tools and the confidence that you need to beat the competition and be successful in gaining the position you want.

Who will benefit?

This course is recommended to anyone who wishes to improve their performance during the interviewing process.

Course objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• Prepare and be ready for the interview.
• Use techniques to control your nerves and convey a confident manner.
• Use your body language to build rapport with the interviewer(s).
• Learn how to use the power of your voice to be more influential.
• Communicate more effectively and present your ideas for maximum effect.

Course content

Introduction to Interviews

The reasons for having interviews
Different types of interviews
What are the interviewers looking for?

Preparation

Researching the Culture
Matching Your Skills
Understanding your Strengths
Knowing Your Weaknesses
Physical and Mental Preparation

Face to Face Communication

Make Good First Impression
Body Language
Listening Skills
Handling pressure

Self Confidence

Developing and Maintaining a Positive Attitude
Keeping your personality
Overcoming Confidence Killers
Asking questions of the interviewer

Course features

The course is highly practical and interactive with discussions, role play and exercises designed to explore the issues and enhance skills. You will be given the opportunity to prepare for and undergo an interview with your trainer.