About This Training Course

This one day Job Interview Skills Training Course will provide participants with the necessary steps required to have a professional, effective and successful interview.

Subjects Covered

This Job Interview Skills Training Course covers the following subjects:

THE PUBLIC SECTOR JOB ENVIRONMENT
• Review Public Service ACT 1999, APS Values & Code of Conduct (if relevant)

UNDERSTANDING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS
• What the interviewer really wants to know
• Reviewing the relevant selection process

IDENTIFYING YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Personal SWOT analysis

INTERVIEW PREPARATION
• Preparing yourself personally
• Researching the role

SELLING YOURSELF
• Developing and practicing opening and closing statements
• First impressions
• Developing rapport

QUESTIONING TECHNIQUES
• Behavioural interviewing
• Frequently asked questions

QUESTIONS YOU SHOULD ASK
• Appropriate questions
• What negatively impacts an interview

INTERVIEW ROLE-PLAY
• Group activity

POST INTERVIEW FEEDBACK
• The professional approach

Training Course Outcomes

By the end of this Job Interview Skills Training Course participants will be able to:
• Effectively plan for their next interview;
• Understand and confidently demonstrate the skills of a successful job interview;
• Actively answer behavioural based interview questions;
• Readily ask appropriate questions; and
• Increase the opportunity to secure their ideal role.

Prerequisites

This Job Interview Skills Training Course requires no previous training or experience.

Other Information

PRE-COURSE WORK: To ensure you get the most out of the program in a short time frame please endeavour to bring the following items to the training session:

1. A copy of any positions that you are applying for.

2. A notebook computer to allow you to work on your resume / CV during the class (this is not compulsory but you will find it useful).

If you need further information contact Startnextwekk.com.au on 1300 728 102