Interview Techniques

Interview Techniques Course programme
One to One 1/2 Day Refresher:
€300 | Intensive Full Day: €450

Today’s competitive career marketplace means that a number of candidates with similar qualifications will be interviewed for the same position. This programme will show you how to project your own unique characteristics to create an outstanding impression.

Course objective
The skills required for effective presentation of your personal attributes and abilities can be learned. Whether it’s your first job, a return to the workforce, or a career change, this session will ensure you have the very best chance of success.

Refresher (1/2 day session) – Course content

  • Setting your agenda
  • Building confidence
  • Research and preparation
  • Key communications skills
  • Analysing appearance – enhancing body image
  • Improving your voice – speaking with assurance
  • Evaluating your performance

Intensive (full day) – Course content

  • The psychology of interviews
  • Setting your agenda
  • Building confidence
  • Research and preparation
  • Types of interviews
  • The interviewer – principles of interviewing
  • Identifying your strengths and weaknesses
  • Key communications skills
  • Analysing appearance – enhancing body image
  • Improving your voice – speaking with assurance
  • Learning to relax, controlling nerves
  • Understanding body language
  • Anticipating questions
  • Dealing with difficult questions
  • Asking questions
  • Evaluating your performance
  • Advice on CV’s

Methodology
The session involves learning skills guaranteed to project a winning impression. Practical role play exercises and video recording of performance to enhance your capabilities.