Careers - GUIDE TO APPRENTICESHIPS

Job interviews - how to be confident How to prepare Getting invited for an interview means you have passed the first hurdle – your application must have made a good impression. You now need to prepare yourself for the interview to ensure you do not waste an opportunity you have worked hard for. This means thinking about the questions you might be asked and doing some research into the company and job role. What employers want During your interview it is important for you to come across as employable. This means demonstrating that you have the necessary skills, abilities and personal characteristics required for the job. The list below shows the “Top Ten” employability skills put together by employers, outlining the characteristics they are generally looking for in an applicant:

Communication Problem solving

Creativity and adaptability Digital and numeracy skills Work ethic and professionalism Staying positive Accountability Teamwork and leadership Valuing diversity and difference Time management and organisation

Remember, if you say you have excellent teamwork skills, for example, you will need to provide some supporting evidence e.g. member of football team, team project as part of college course, part-time job etc.

– 31 –

JOB INTERVIEWS