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NewHow to be an Effective and Creditable Candidate: Behaviour and Strength Based Interviews
COURSE DISCRIPTION:
This course is highly valuable for anyone seeking to improve their job interview skills, particularly those who may feel anxious or unsure about how to present themselves effectively. Designed to be interactive and participative, the module offers learners the chance to actively engage in the learning process through practical exercises. This hands-on approach builds confidence and helps individuals develop the communication skills needed to perform well under pressure.
A central feature of the course is the STAR technique—Situation, Task, Action, Results—which provides a structured method for answering Success Profile behaviour-based interview questions clearly and effectively. Learners will gain experience using STAR to highlight their achievements in a way that resonates with interviewers and demonstrates their suitability for the role.
Throughout the event participants have an opportunity to discuss items such as body language, tone, and phrasing, allowing them to refine their delivery and approach. This is further enhanced by identifying actions for improvement, enabling learners to leave the course with a clear plan.
Whether new to behaviour and strengths-based interviews or seeking to enhance their existing skills, this module explores some interview tools as well as the confidence needed to make a strong impression and improve their chances of success.
KEY TRAINING FEATURES:
Aim – this module is designed to improve the interview skills of individuals when attending a job interview.
Content
• Using STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Results) as a route to success
• Interviewing Skills
• Actions for improvement
WHO CAN ATTEND?
This module is open to all grade who want to understand how Success Profiles work as part of the interview process.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
This module is designed to give learners an overview of the process and assist in building personal confidence when applying for a new role to –
- Better understand how the STAR system can be used within the Success Profiles process
- Gain a better understanding of the interview skills needed at a behaviour and strengths based job interview
- Identify a series of personal actions needed to improve interview success
Summary
Duration
10:00 - 16:00
Price
Available to be delivered In-House. Contact us for a quotation.
Location
Face to Face or Virtual
Lead Trainer
Quentin Oliver
Quentin is an international consultant and learning and development professional with many years’ experience working both internationally and within the UK public sector. He has worked in over 25 countries across the globe, which include Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, Africa, and the Caribbean on a variety of projects, focusing on the rule of law, security sector reform, stabilisation, and governmental reform. He has been an L&D professional for over 25 years and his expertise covers, leadership and management, talent management, operational training, trainer training and training consultancy. He has also worked on policy teams, in a Private Office as well as holding a number of strategic and operational roles. He has worked in a variety of public sector organisations including the UK Home Office with his last role being an International Adviser in the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office – Office for Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation, working with governments around the world including NATO on institutional strengthening and public sector reform projects.
Read BioQuentin Oliver
Quentin is an international consultant and learning and development professional with many years’ experience working both internationally and within the UK public sector. He has worked in over 25 countries across the globe, which include Central and Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, Africa, and the Caribbean on a variety of projects, focusing on the rule of law, security sector reform, stabilisation, and governmental reform.
He has been an L&D professional for over 25 years and his expertise covers, leadership and management, talent management, operational training, trainer training and training consultancy. He has also worked on policy teams, in a Private Office as well as holding a number of strategic and operational roles.
He has worked in a variety of public sector organisations including the UK Home Office with his last role being an International Adviser in the Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office – Office for Conflict, Stabilisation and Mediation, working with governments around the world including NATO on institutional strengthening and public sector reform projects.
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