<p>Interview Preparation</p><p>Pre Interview Review:</p><p> Your notes from addressing the selection criteria/application</p><p> Notes from discussions with designated contact person</p><p> The prospective employer’s website</p><p> Google the name of the interviewer/s</p><p> Confirm the address/Google the address, if required</p><p> Choose your outfit</p><p>Collate:</p><p> A copy a resume</p><p> A copy of your reply to the selection criteria/application</p><p> Application kit</p><p> Notepad </p><p> Pen</p><p> Notes </p><p>Notes:</p><p> STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)</p><p> Situational examples with great outcomes that align to the selection criteria (about 10-12 different examples)</p><p> o Questions will be behavioural, hypothetical, reflective or quantitative</p><p> Questions you will want to ask the interviewer</p><p> o The current priority for the role</p><p> o The dynamics of the team</p><p> o The decision making process for this position</p><p> o Opportunities for professional development</p><p>© 2017 McMillan Staff Development Page 1  Opening and closing positive statements</p><p> o Thank you for the opportunity to come to talk to you today about why I believe I am best suited to this role. I possess X years of experience working in a similar role with ABC company and this experience and the skills I possess will mean I can make an immediate positive impact on the role. </p><p></p><p>© 2017 McMillan Staff Development Page 2 The Interview Arrival</p><p> Get there at least 10 minutes early</p><p> Project yourself into the space</p><p> Observe your own body language (power positions)</p><p> Review your notes</p><p> Turn your phone off</p><p>Entering the Room</p><p> Create a positive initial impression with good body posture </p><p> Take your time to shake each persons hand, make eye contact and smile</p><p> When ready take a seat (leaning slightly forward)</p><p> Organise your notes and politely ask for permission to refer to them</p><p> o I hope you don’t mind but I brought some notes along for reference. Will it be ok for me to refer to them during our discussion?</p><p>The discussion</p><p> Set your body posture and breathe normally</p><p> Use your voice well (volume, tone, tempo)</p><p> Rapport building body language (eye contact, handshake, posture, gestures, smiles)</p><p> Listen to and make sure you understand the questions </p><p> Use concise language when answering questions</p><p> Respond using the STAR acronym wherever possible</p><p> Ensure your responses are aligned to the selection criteria and duties/requirements of the role</p><p> Make use of generic and job specific skills when framing responses</p><p>Final impression</p><p> Asks relevant and appropriate questions</p><p> Provide a positive summary statement at the appropriate opportunity</p><p>Post Interview  Follow up on any required actions (e.g. Referee details, copies of certificates, etc)</p><p>© 2017 McMillan Staff Development Page 3  Journal your experience</p><p> o The position, the date, the people involved, time it took</p><p> o Key points of your preparation routine</p><p> o Key questions asked</p><p> o What worked well</p><p> o What would you do different</p><p>© 2017 McMillan Staff Development Page 4 Video Interviews Set up </p><p> Set the camera to align with the top of your head</p><p> Do a sound check</p><p> Be aware of what is behind you in the camera’s view</p><p> Lock the door behind you or put a sign on the door </p><p>Personal presentation</p><p> Choice of clothing colour (e.g. choose solids; not stripes)</p><p> If you wear glasses, make sure they’re anti-glare</p><p> Maintain positive body language</p><p> Use anti-shine make-up</p><p>The interview</p><p> Maintain eye contact with the camera not the screen</p><p> Don’t forget to smile</p><p> Avoid fidgeting</p><p> Watch your hand movements</p><p> Practice, practice, practice!</p><p>© 2017 McMillan Staff Development Page 5</p>