31st January 2012
ACCA Careers.com
Nadim Choudhury, LSBF's Head of Career Services and Employability was featured in a new series on the ACCA Careers website offering advice to students on how to deal with different employment and interview challenges.
The first shed light on how to tackle telephone interviews and revealed secrets on how to handle a difficult interview. Subsequent interviews are below:
- Your interview day may include lunch or another informal gathering when you meet potential colleagues. Although these occasions are not officially part of the selection process, poor "performance" can hurt your chances. Read some advice on handling Social interviews.
- Discussions or tasks involving several applicants help recruiters assess how you would perform in the job. We find out what they look for and how to impress them.
- An interview presentation is the ideal opportunity for you to shine, to showcase yourself and your achievements. It could be what clinches the deal, so you must prepare well and learn to control your nerves.
- Personality questionnaires are powerful tools that allow employers to predict your behaviour at work. Will you fit into the role? Will you work well with others? Are you a match or will you clash?