\nWeekly study: <\/span><\/strong>3 hours
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Overview<\/h2>\n
Being offered an interview is exciting but can be quite daunting. On this course, our experts from The Careers Service here at\u00a0The University of Sheffield\u00a0will make sure you are prepared for the big day.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re still at the stage of writing your CV and submitting applications for a job or course, join our course\u00a0How to Succeed at: Writing Applications.<\/p>\n
Syllabus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPreparing for interviews<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Week 1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
In this introduction Careers Advisor Katie Casserly describes the objectives for the course, we welcome our fellow learners, and start the discussion by exploring our experience of interviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nGetting ready for the day<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Being invited to interview can bring about feelings of both happiness and apprehension for many people. Share your thoughts on getting to interview via our poll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nThorough preparation does work<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The key to a good interview is proper preparation. This section gives you handy hints to get you thinking about yourself and the recruiter in more depth, and how to anticipate the topics you might be asked about at interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Summary of the week<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
As we reach the end of Week 1, Hilary summarises our learning from this week\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDealing with interviews<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Welcome to Week 2<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Katie explains how we will be looking at ways to turn interview preparation into interview practice on the day that you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Creating a positive impression<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
First impressions are formed from how you look as well as how you sound, so in this activity we\u2019re going to look at setting the right tone. There\u2019s more to it than just wearing a nice suit, as we\u2019ll find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Getting to grips with interview questions<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
The questions interviewers ask come in many different forms. We\u2019ll now look at the different types of questions and give you strategies to deal with them, along with a chance to practise some answers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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Closing stages<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Ending the interview on a high involves asking intelligent questions. This can be harder than it sounds, so in this activity we\u2019ll run through some questions and what to do when the interview\u2019s over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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End of week summary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
We\u2019ve now reached the end of this week. Remember to keep your work to help you prepare for questions at future interviews. But first test out what you\u2019ve learnt by taking our quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandling different types of interview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Week 3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Interviews can be more than just a simple series of questions and answers. Find out more as Katie introduces us to the different ways that interviewers get to know their candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nSuccessful telephone and video interviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Technology means interviews often take place by phone or video. In this section we\u2019ll look at top tips for handling interviews when you and the selector aren\u2019t in the same room at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nOther non-standard interviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
From presentations to role play, there can be more to interviews than answering questions. In this section we look at the various types of individual or group exercises that some selectors use, and how to tackle them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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End of course summary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Having reached the end of the course, you\u2019ll have looked at how to prepare for, and master the interview process. So what have you learnt? Take our final test and find out how you\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n\n\nWhat will you achieve?<\/h2>\n\nBy the end of the course, you\u2018ll be able to…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- \nImprove your chances of success in getting a job or securing a place on a university course<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nApply best practice techniques to enable you to tackle interviews for jobs, apprenticeships, placements and university courses more effectively<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nIdentify what recruiters are looking for by researching an organisation or institution thoroughly, and identifying what skills and attributes recruiters might be looking for<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nIdentify what questions you may be asked at interview, and how to approach answering different types of interview questions<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDevelop a better understanding of your strengths, skills and key selling points to tackle interviews with confidence<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDevelop an understanding of different types of interviews, from telephone and video interviews, to non-standard interviews, and how to tackle them<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nWho is the course\u00a0for?<\/h2>\n
This course is designed for anyone applying for jobs or courses. It will be of particular interest to those in the early stages of their career, or those who are out of practice and need to update their skills. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
\n\n\n\n\nWho will you learn with?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n![\"Pamela](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ugc.futurelearn.com\/uploads\/images\/f4\/8c\/profile_image_f48c4306-cf5f-4866-b65e-3be4eb361402.jpg?resize=110%2C110&ssl=1\")
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPamela Hafekost<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nManages the Information Team, responsible for developing the Careers Service website and creating interactive resources. Also responsible for providing an information service to our users.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAlison Clay<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nI’m a Careers Adviser at the University of Sheffield Careers Service providing advice to help our service users become more confident when writing applications or approaching interviews.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n![\"Marcus](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ugc.futurelearn.com\/uploads\/images\/e6\/66\/profile_image_e666f13f-6a0e-41f4-9104-dbb2290a4b7e.JPG?resize=87%2C87&ssl=1\")
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nMarcus Zientek<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nCareers Adviser. Writes and edits careers guides for the University of Sheffield and is Careers Service Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKatie Casserly<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nCareers Adviser at the University of Sheffield Careers Service. Also a qualified Librarian and former Careers Information Officer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe University of Sheffield<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe University of Sheffield is one of the world\u2019s top 100 universities with a reputation for teaching and research excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When would you like to\u00a0start?<\/h2>\n
Start straight away and learn at your own pace. If the course hasn\u2019t started yet you\u2019ll see the future date listed below.<\/p>\n
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Preparing for interviews<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Week 1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
In this introduction Careers Advisor Katie Casserly describes the objectives for the course, we welcome our fellow learners, and start the discussion by exploring our experience of interviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nGetting ready for the day<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Being invited to interview can bring about feelings of both happiness and apprehension for many people. Share your thoughts on getting to interview via our poll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nThorough preparation does work<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
The key to a good interview is proper preparation. This section gives you handy hints to get you thinking about yourself and the recruiter in more depth, and how to anticipate the topics you might be asked about at interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Summary of the week<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
As we reach the end of Week 1, Hilary summarises our learning from this week\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDealing with interviews<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Welcome to Week 2<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Katie explains how we will be looking at ways to turn interview preparation into interview practice on the day that you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Creating a positive impression<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
First impressions are formed from how you look as well as how you sound, so in this activity we\u2019re going to look at setting the right tone. There\u2019s more to it than just wearing a nice suit, as we\u2019ll find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Getting to grips with interview questions<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
The questions interviewers ask come in many different forms. We\u2019ll now look at the different types of questions and give you strategies to deal with them, along with a chance to practise some answers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Closing stages<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Ending the interview on a high involves asking intelligent questions. This can be harder than it sounds, so in this activity we\u2019ll run through some questions and what to do when the interview\u2019s over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
End of week summary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
We\u2019ve now reached the end of this week. Remember to keep your work to help you prepare for questions at future interviews. But first test out what you\u2019ve learnt by taking our quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHandling different types of interview<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n- \n\n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Week 3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Interviews can be more than just a simple series of questions and answers. Find out more as Katie introduces us to the different ways that interviewers get to know their candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nSuccessful telephone and video interviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Technology means interviews often take place by phone or video. In this section we\u2019ll look at top tips for handling interviews when you and the selector aren\u2019t in the same room at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\nOther non-standard interviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
From presentations to role play, there can be more to interviews than answering questions. In this section we look at the various types of individual or group exercises that some selectors use, and how to tackle them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
End of course summary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Having reached the end of the course, you\u2019ll have looked at how to prepare for, and master the interview process. So what have you learnt? Take our final test and find out how you\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n\n\nWhat will you achieve?<\/h2>\n\nBy the end of the course, you\u2018ll be able to…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
\n- \nImprove your chances of success in getting a job or securing a place on a university course<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nApply best practice techniques to enable you to tackle interviews for jobs, apprenticeships, placements and university courses more effectively<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nIdentify what recruiters are looking for by researching an organisation or institution thoroughly, and identifying what skills and attributes recruiters might be looking for<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nIdentify what questions you may be asked at interview, and how to approach answering different types of interview questions<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDevelop a better understanding of your strengths, skills and key selling points to tackle interviews with confidence<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDevelop an understanding of different types of interviews, from telephone and video interviews, to non-standard interviews, and how to tackle them<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\nWho is the course\u00a0for?<\/h2>\n
This course is designed for anyone applying for jobs or courses. It will be of particular interest to those in the early stages of their career, or those who are out of practice and need to update their skills. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
\n\n\n\n\nWho will you learn with?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPamela Hafekost<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nManages the Information Team, responsible for developing the Careers Service website and creating interactive resources. Also responsible for providing an information service to our users.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAlison Clay<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nI’m a Careers Adviser at the University of Sheffield Careers Service providing advice to help our service users become more confident when writing applications or approaching interviews.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nMarcus Zientek<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nCareers Adviser. Writes and edits careers guides for the University of Sheffield and is Careers Service Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKatie Casserly<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nCareers Adviser at the University of Sheffield Careers Service. Also a qualified Librarian and former Careers Information Officer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\nWho developed the course?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe University of Sheffield<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\nThe University of Sheffield is one of the world\u2019s top 100 universities with a reputation for teaching and research excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When would you like to\u00a0start?<\/h2>\n
Start straight away and learn at your own pace. If the course hasn\u2019t started yet you\u2019ll see the future date listed below.<\/p>\n
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In this introduction Careers Advisor Katie Casserly describes the objectives for the course, we welcome our fellow learners, and start the discussion by exploring our experience of interviews.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nGetting ready for the day<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nBeing invited to interview can bring about feelings of both happiness and apprehension for many people. Share your thoughts on getting to interview via our poll.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nThorough preparation does work<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nThe key to a good interview is proper preparation. This section gives you handy hints to get you thinking about yourself and the recruiter in more depth, and how to anticipate the topics you might be asked about at interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of the week<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
As we reach the end of Week 1, Hilary summarises our learning from this week\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDealing with interviews<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Welcome to Week 2<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Katie explains how we will be looking at ways to turn interview preparation into interview practice on the day that you\u2019ve been waiting for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCreating a positive impression<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
First impressions are formed from how you look as well as how you sound, so in this activity we\u2019re going to look at setting the right tone. There\u2019s more to it than just wearing a nice suit, as we\u2019ll find out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting to grips with interview questions<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
The questions interviewers ask come in many different forms. We\u2019ll now look at the different types of questions and give you strategies to deal with them, along with a chance to practise some answers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClosing stages<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Ending the interview on a high involves asking intelligent questions. This can be harder than it sounds, so in this activity we\u2019ll run through some questions and what to do when the interview\u2019s over.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd of week summary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
We\u2019ve now reached the end of this week. Remember to keep your work to help you prepare for questions at future interviews. But first test out what you\u2019ve learnt by taking our quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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Interviews can be more than just a simple series of questions and answers. Find out more as Katie introduces us to the different ways that interviewers get to know their candidates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nSuccessful telephone and video interviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nTechnology means interviews often take place by phone or video. In this section we\u2019ll look at top tips for handling interviews when you and the selector aren\u2019t in the same room at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\nOther non-standard interviews<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nFrom presentations to role play, there can be more to interviews than answering questions. In this section we look at the various types of individual or group exercises that some selectors use, and how to tackle them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n
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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEnd of course summary<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
Having reached the end of the course, you\u2019ll have looked at how to prepare for, and master the interview process. So what have you learnt? Take our final test and find out how you\u2019ve done.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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\nBy the end of the course, you\u2018ll be able to…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Apply best practice techniques to enable you to tackle interviews for jobs, apprenticeships, placements and university courses more effectively<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Identify what recruiters are looking for by researching an organisation or institution thoroughly, and identifying what skills and attributes recruiters might be looking for<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Identify what questions you may be asked at interview, and how to approach answering different types of interview questions<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Develop a better understanding of your strengths, skills and key selling points to tackle interviews with confidence<\/div>\n<\/li>\n- \n
Develop an understanding of different types of interviews, from telephone and video interviews, to non-standard interviews, and how to tackle them<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n \nWho is the course\u00a0for?<\/h2>\n
This course is designed for anyone applying for jobs or courses. It will be of particular interest to those in the early stages of their career, or those who are out of practice and need to update their skills. No prior knowledge or expertise are needed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
\n\n\n \n\nWho will you learn with?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nPamela Hafekost<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nManages the Information Team, responsible for developing the Careers Service website and creating interactive resources. Also responsible for providing an information service to our users.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nAlison Clay<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nI’m a Careers Adviser at the University of Sheffield Careers Service providing advice to help our service users become more confident when writing applications or approaching interviews.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nMarcus Zientek<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCareers Adviser. Writes and edits careers guides for the University of Sheffield and is Careers Service Co-ordinator for the Faculty of Social Sciences.<\/p>\n
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\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\nKatie Casserly<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\nCareers Adviser at the University of Sheffield Careers Service. Also a qualified Librarian and former Careers Information Officer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n\n\n \nWho developed the course?<\/h2>\n
\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe University of Sheffield<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
\nThe University of Sheffield is one of the world\u2019s top 100 universities with a reputation for teaching and research excellence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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When would you like to\u00a0start?<\/h2>\n
Start straight away and learn at your own pace. If the course hasn\u2019t started yet you\u2019ll see the future date listed below.<\/p>\n
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