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Preparing For Your Interview

The document provides tips for preparing for a university interview. It advises the interviewee to know themselves by considering strengths, accomplishments, and skills, and to articulate their interest in and goals for the field of study. It also recommends thoroughly researching both the chosen course of study and the university. General tips include planning travel and attire. Interviewers will assess communication skills, commitment, preparation, and suitability. Body language, answering questions clearly and fully, and incorporating course and university details into responses are emphasized.

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Preparing For Your Interview

The document provides tips for preparing for a university interview. It advises the interviewee to know themselves by considering strengths, accomplishments, and skills, and to articulate their interest in and goals for the field of study. It also recommends thoroughly researching both the chosen course of study and the university. General tips include planning travel and attire. Interviewers will assess communication skills, commitment, preparation, and suitability. Body language, answering questions clearly and fully, and incorporating course and university details into responses are emphasized.

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Preparing for your interview

Know yourself
 Consider your strengths and weaknesses
 Identify accomplishments you are proud of. Why are you proud of them? How did you
evaluate these accomplishments?

 Have you developed any new skills that will help support your application? If so, how did you
develop these?

 Be able to articulate why you are interested in this field of study. What led to an interest in
this area? What are your long-term goals?

Know the course


 Research your chosen area of study thoroughly
 Ensure that you are aware of any new developments in your field

 You may be asked to express your views on current affairs, so make sure that you know
what's happening in the news

 Read through your personal statement and any other correspondence that you have sent to
the university

 Research the University (especially course content and key staff)

General tips
 What time is your interview? How long will you have?
 Check the location of the building - is there parking or good transport connections?

 Decide what to wear in advance.

First impressions count!


 Do not be late – if exceptional circumstances occur, contact Admissions urgently to confirm if
there is still time for you to complete your interview
 Walk into a room confidently, making eye contact
 Firm handshake

 Smile

 Introduce yourself, if given the opportunity

 What are the interviewers looking for?


 Your ability to communicate (articulate, clear thinking).
 Your commitment to university, the course and subject (highly motivated, clear
commitment, passion for the subject).

 Preparation and readiness to study (awareness of study commitment and organisational


ability).

 Assessment of suitability for the course (strong potential to succeed).

Body language

 Use eye contact


 Be aware of your posture and don't fidget

 Be positive

 Nod to show that you are listening

 In a group situation, make sure you contribute but always give others a chance to have their
say too

 Try to be yourself

Answering questions

 Speak clearly
 Listen to the question being asked and ensure that you answer it

 Do not just answer yes or no - expand on your answer

 Show what you know – try and incorporate information about the university and the course
into your answers

 If you get flustered, take a breath and start again


 Try to consider why you are being asked a certain question

 Most of all, good luck!

BA Business Management

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