Job Interview Skills

Course outline

This course is aimed at people who are looking to progress in the organisation or for employees facing redundancy who need to look for jobs outside the organisation. The course provides the tools and techniques to help people stand out from the crowd by preparing effectively and performing well in the recruitment or promotion process. It will also help individuals to understand what organisations look for when recruiting / selecting and why understanding competencies are important.

Indicative content:

• Understanding your motivations and skills;
• Knowing your strengths and areas for development;
• Your personal brand;
• Understanding and evidencing competencies;
• Recruitment and selection process;
• Job application and CV;
• Assessment centres;
• Interview techniques;
• Presentation skills.

Business Benefits

For the individual:

• Increased self-awareness to help you improve your impact;
• More able to progress through the recruitment / promotion process and secure job interviews;
• Improved confidence at job interviews;
• Greater ability to influence the recruitment panel.

For the organisation

• Increased employee motivation and satisfaction;
• Improved business performance;
• More cost effective recruitment/selection processes;
• Enhanced reputation as an employer.