Interview Skills

Rob Rattray

Schools & Colleges Liaison Manager

Why we use interviews?• Selecting courses/ staff• Find out about the individual/group• May include discussion regarding portfolios

and presentations to present knowledge and skills

How do we use them?

• RESEARCH

• SELF PRESENTATION

Are interviews common in education?

• There are no guarantees

• Could be included as part of Open Day

• Oxbridge, Education, Art and Design

• Clearing

Individual and group interviews• Individual

– Why do you want to study this course?

– What do you know about this course?

– What do you know about our institution?

– What have you told us in your Personal Statement?

– About YOU as an individual

• Group– How do you respond to

others?– How will you perform in

group exercises? (Seminars)– Knowledge of current affairs/

issues?– Confidence/Public speaking

– About YOU as an individual

Individual• One or more members of staff

• Office based

• Personal statement

• Course knowledge

“Why do you want to study this course?”

Group interview

Listening and RespectLeadershipGeneral/specific knowledge

The Primary National Strategy is based on the

principles of excellence and enjoyment. Is itpossible for a teacher when planning thecurriculum to include both of these ideas?

Group interview

The Primary National Strategy is based on the principles of excellence and enjoyment. Is it possible for a teacher when planning the curriculum to include both of these ideas?

That was easy, what about this one?

Should RE be an important part of the curriculum in every primary school?

Personal statements

• Know your Personal Statements

• Deal with fabrications/exaggerations

• Be prepared to discuss in detail

Code of conduct

• Be on time• Introductions and first impressions• What to wear?• Never be negative• Personal ‘issues’• Any questions?• Boyfriend/Girlfriend/Parents/Guardians• Nerves

What happens next?• Decisions made

• Contact UCAS

• Flexibility in requirements

• Turn us down!

Any questions?