Many companies, especially large ones, use 'competency- based' interviews in their recruitment processes. Essentially these are designed to test the softer skills of a candidate. Each company generally has its own set of competencies, and an indication of these can often be found on the company web site and in the job advertisement or job specifications.
Our experienced career coaches - many of whom are still active in the recruitment industry - are available to conduct a program of mock 'competency- based' interviews for your students. We ask students to provide us with job specs or job advertisements in which they are interested, plus a copy of their CV. This enables us to prepare thoroughly for the interview. Following the interview we provide the student with immediate verbal feedback, and provide a written summary to the school. Some schools ask us to fill in their own feedback form, which we are happy to do.
The written summary provides continuity to the careers service and gives the student a written record of their feedback.
This service is charged on a day rate, which is inclusive of all expenses and an overnight stay if applicable. Normally each counsellor would see approximately eight students a day for forty minutes each, with a 15 minute gap in between interviews. Where schools want to offer this service to part-time or exec students we are often able to provide this service at weekends and during afternoons / evenings. We can combine competency based interview practice with career coaching to meet the differing needs of your student body.
To discuss your requirements please contact Mike Elliott on:
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