Interviewing
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There are several styles of interviews which will be covered later in the programme. However, this approach, ie knowing your CV and ideal next career move, requires you to be prepared to give evidence. In preparation for an interview, knowledge of your CV is the most important thing. It is your opportunity to set down situations where you have demonstrated how you added value to an organisation.
If you have a firm grasp of your ideal next job, you will be prepared for ANY interview.
The person interviewing you generally knows little about you except for what is in your CV. They will generally use the CV as a prompt to find out more about your career and your abilities.
You should be sufficiently prepared so you are able to tell a story about every point you make on your CV. Try using the following model to help frame the stories you prepare. The model we recommend is called SOAR. It is relevant in preparation for and/or during behavioural and competency-based interviews.
