Practice aloud to get comfortable with the wording of examples you might use, but don’t learn responses by rote you don’t know what the questions are yet! – You may be given a copy of the questions a few minutes before interview. Be ready to jot down some notes Dress appropriately for the interview and check your appearance in the mirror. You should feel comfortable and confident with your appearance Questions tend to be broad, open, behaviour-based questions to allow you to convince the interviewer of your suitability for the job/promotion Present clearly and confidently Questions need to be answered as if you were already at the level Follow the STAR principle Situation, Task, Actions, Results – Manage your time. If you have a 20 minute interview, you can’t afford to spend 15 minutes on your first answer You may be if there is anything you want to add be ready – Remember the 6 P rule: Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Referee Reports Referee comments are a very important element of your application. You will be required to supply contact details of at least two referees. Your referee should be the person most familiar with your work, who can comment on your ability to perform against each eligibility requirement/key responsibility of the position. It is helpful if they are able to provide examples against each eligibility requirement/key responsibility of the position. You should assist referees by providing them with a copy of your application, the eligibility requirements and key responsibilities of the position and any other relevant materials. It is your responsibility to advise your referee/s that they will be contacted and to prepare them to be in a position to answer well all the questions they are asked.
Practice aloud to get comfortable with the wording of examples you might use, but don’t learn responses by rote – you don’t know what the questions are yet! You may be given a copy of the questions a few minutes before interview. Be ready to jot down some notes Dress appropriately for the interview and check your appearance in the mirror. You should feel comfortable and confident with your appearance Questions tend to be broad, open, behaviour-based questions to allow you to convince the interviewer of your suitability for the job/promotion Present clearly and confidently Questions need to be answered as if you were already at the level Follow the STAR principle – Situation, Task, Actions, Results Manage your time. If you have a 20 minute interview, you can’t afford to spend 15 minutes on your first answer You may be if there is anything you want to add – be ready Remember the 6 P rule: Proper Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance. Referee Reports Referee comments are a very important element of your application. You will be required to supply contact details of at least two referees. Your referee should be the person most familiar with your work, who can comment on your ability to perform against each eligibility requirement/key responsibility of the position. It is helpful if they are able to provide examples against each eligibility requirement/key responsibility of the position. You should assist referees by providing them with a copy of your application, the eligibility requirements and key responsibilities of the position and any other relevant materials. It is your responsibility to advise your referee/s that they will be contacted and to prepare them to be in a position to answer well all the questions they are asked.
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