Job Seeking Skills – Part 2 – “Putting Your Best Foot Forward at Your Job Interview”

It’s one thing to have a great resume – one that secures you a job interview; but it’s not enough.  How you present yourself and your skills and experience at your job interview is yet another.

In this course we’ll discuss how to put your best foot forward and leave your interviewer confident that you are the best person for the job.

When it comes to an interview, you can never be too prepared. Whether applying for your very first permanent position or transitioning into a senior role, how you prepare and conduct yourself at interview is vital for success.  This course, “Putting Your Best Foot Forward at Job Interview” has two components:

Component 1 – Preparing for interview (online)

In this section, we’ll show you how to prepare for your interview.

Topics covered in the online component include:

• Types of job interviews: what to expect and how to prepare
• Doing your pre-interview research
• Selecting your referees
• What to wear to the interview
• Techniques for overcoming interview nerves
• The interview process and how to perform at your best
• Typical interview questions and how to respond
• Questions you could, or should, ask at the interview
• Post-interview follow-up
• Evaluating, negotiating or accepting a job offer
• Building resilience.

Component 2 – One-to-one coaching with your tutor to prepare for your interview.

Think of this session as a rehearsal.  Your tutor will rehearse your interview with you. This practical session will be designed to build your confidence, rehearse and provide you with constructive critique.

(Allow two hours for this component)

Target Audience

Please note that this course caters for those applying for entry level positions, those seeking promotion with their current employer, and those seeking middle management positions.

For job applicants preparing to apply for more senior positions, please contact us to discuss your needs.