If you've never done an interview before. Where do I start?

Self-evaluation​​​, this will be your biggest asset in interview readiness, what you need to do:

• Develop a clear understanding of your education and experience
•  Identify the key skills, abilities and interests, you have developed over the past few years. Assess your team skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, leadership qualities, technical skills, etc...
• Be prepared to give examples that will bring these qualities to light
• Analyse your strengths, weaknesses, personal aspirations, work values, attitude and expectations
• Make an appointment with an advisor on CAREERSconnect to prepare and practice for your interview. Get interview practice early in your degree, this will put you ahead whether you are applying for part-time work or a graduate programme. 

Useful Resources:

• Interview Preparation
• Interview Prep Sheet
• Elevator Pitch
• Graduate Job Interviews
• Preparing for Work Placement Interviews
• Using the START Method
• Video Interviews
• Employability Skills Worksheet

Interview Canvas Course

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

•  Prepare fully for your interview.
•  Analyse and promote your top skills, strengths and competencies that you want to showcase in your interview.
•  Gain clarity on what you are going to say and practice your responses to questions that may come up.
•  Know how to answer questions completely using the STAR method (ideal for competency-based questions).