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selection interview that precedes university entrance may be the first
occasion on which a candidate needs to rely entirely on their own
resources. It is not surprising therefore that many candidates for
higher education approach the interview with some trepidation. Our
aim, by the use of a mock interview situation, is to remove the mystery
surrounding the interview by giving well researched advice and providing
practice in effective interview techniques.
As part of our Interview Technique Scheme, we will:
* Conduct a mock-interview, recorded on video
tape, with a subject specialist as appropriate. Use may be made
of written essays provided by the interviewee to formulate subject-specific
questions.
* Review the video tape of the mock-interview
with the applicant
* Conduct a post mortem of the interview, also
recorded on video tape, which the applicant can keep for further
reference.
* During the post-mortem make reference to
all matters affecting good technique, including:
General Preparation - Dates & Times
/ Travel / Attitude / Personal Strengths & Weaknesses / Career
/ Subject & Course / Institution / Interviewers / Current Affairs
& General Reading / Likely Questions and suitable responses
/ Questions to put to the interviewer.
Personal Presentation - Cleanliness /
Clothing / Body Language / Etiquette / Listening & Response
/ Speech / Confidence / Humour / Self-Marketing.
Documentation - Travel & General Notes
/ Correspondence & Interview Invitation / CV or Application
/ University & College Prospectus / Departmental & Subject
Literature / Own Academic Written Work.
Selection Procedure - Individual or Panel
Interview / General & Academic Approaches / Comprehension &
Written Tests / Stimulation Materials.
Follow Up - Correspondence
/ Deadlines / Alternative Offers.
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