Job Interviews

[NYHibby]

To keep a long story short, I'm considering coming back to Scotland and have a job interview set up with a company that is willing to go through the immigration process if I'm the one they want to hire. I've never had an interview with a UK company before (didn't work during stint here as a student). I know people here aren't going to be familiar with US interviews, but I was wondering if there is anything different that I should know about? Are there any etiquette points that I should know about so I don't come across as an ignorant American? I really want this job and want to be well prepared for the interview.

Its going to be a phone interview.

Needless to say, if I get the job, I'll be buying a Hibs season ticket next year.

[JimBHibees]

To keep a long story short, I'm considering coming back to Scotland and have a job interview set up with a company that is willing to go through the immigration process if I'm the one they want to hire. I've never had an interview with a UK company before (didn't work during stint here as a student). I know people here aren't going to be familiar with US interviews, but I was wondering if there is anything different that I should know about? Are there any etiquette points that I should know about so I don't come across as an ignorant American? I really want this job and want to be well prepared for the interview.

Its going to be a phone interview.

Needless to say, if I get the job, I'll be buying a Hibs season ticket next year.

I would ask the company that are going to interview you what they are looking for.

[Delboy4]

I would go on their website and find out as much as you can about them.

Companies appreciate if you have researched their details, Turnover, GP, total employees etc etc...

When I interview I like to ask what hobbies the person has, now if they say they follow the Hibees, they get the job:greengrin

But if they follow the Jambos, Huns, Tic - they DO NOT GET the job..!:thumbsup:

:faf:

[steakbake]

Competency based interviews are all the rage just now, especially in public sector.

That's where they specifically use the essential and desirable criteria and aim questions based on these.

Some folk criticise it for meaning than sometimes the best person for job doesn't always get it, just the candidate that was best prepared on the day who ticked all the right boxes.

I don't know how accurate that is, but certainly the person who ticks all the boxes on the day is normally offered the position.

[Delboy4]

Competency based interviews are all the rage just now, especially in public sector.

That's where they specifically use the essential and desirable criteria and aim questions based on these.

Some folk criticise it for meaning than sometimes the best person for job doesn't always get it, just the candidate that was best prepared on the day who ticked all the right boxes.

I don't know how accurate that is, but certainly the person who ticks all the boxes on the day is normally offered the position.

So, if someone ticks the box [Hearts Supporter] they don't get the job?
:greengrin

[Jack]

I think most companies (over here) use Competency Based Interviewing these days – maybe I’m wrong, others will say yea or nae!

I stole/plagiarised this from the guidance were given – the guidance that goes with the training is 12 pages long and full of HR *****. if you want it PM me your email address and I’ll pass it on.




Competency based interviewing techniques


The competency based interviewformat used here encourages people to talk very specifically about what they have done. This is not in accordance with people’s normal expectations of interviews in which they are often asked to describe how they would act in hypothetical situations, what they know about something or for very general information about themselves. This move away from what candidates expect means that it is important to set the scene for the interview right from the outset.

Gaining complete evidence (STAR)

The questions are designed to collect behavioural evidence for particular selection criteria or competencies. Complete evidence for an individual competency is needed before positive or negative assessments of behaviour can be made. This ensures the evaluation is as accurate and fair as possible.

Gathering complete evidence should involve the following steps:

a. Establishing the Situation or Task the person was involved in (S or T)
b. Identifying the Action they as an individual took, and why (A)
c. Finding out what the Result was (R)

Therefore, gathering complete evidence will involve getting all three parts of the STAR.

Guard against false STARS. These involve the candidate’s feelings and opinions, theoretical or future oriented statements, vague statements and collective statements that don’t convey the candidate’s specific contribution e.g. “We did this”.


Follow –up questions and further probing


Even given though the questions are pre-planned, it is sometimes difficult to get all the evidence needed. Follow-up questions and further probing may be necessary by:

Repeating the question.

Reiterating the kind of information required, e.g. “What we want to know is what you did, why and what happened as a result ...”.




Interviewers should not be too concerned if they have to ‘take control’ by interrupting the more enthusiastic and less focused of interviewees. The top priority is to collect the right kind of information by ensuring that questions are addressed. Interviewers should expect that candidates will need guidance through this unfamiliar interview setting.

Examples of probing questions

What did you do?
What was your contribution?
How did you tackle the problem?
What was the outcome?
Did you achieve your objective?
How did you know you achieved your objective?
What have you learned from the experience?

[steakbake]

I think most companies (over here) use Competency Based Interviewing these days – maybe I’m wrong, others will say yea or nae!

I stole/plagiarised this from the guidance were given – the guidance that goes with the training is 12 pages long and full of HR *****. if you want it PM me your email address and I’ll pass it on.



That's exactly it.

So, NYHibby, if you get the job, me n Jack are due 10% :wink:

[Moulin Yarns]

I would go on their website and find out as much as you can about them.

Companies appreciate if you have researched their details, Turnover, GP, total employees etc etc...

When I interview I like to ask what hobbies the person has, now if they say they follow the Hibees, they get the job:greengrin

But if they follow the Jambos, Huns, Tic - they DO NOT GET the job..!:thumbsup:

:faf:

Have not heard of disabilites legislation? :confused:




:faf:

[kollontai]

Don't bother mate its s66t over here anyway.

[NYHibby]

Thanks for the advice. This competency interview sounds a little than what I'm used to so its good that I have time to prepare.

The job's not in Edinburgh so its a complete toss up of who they support.

[The_Todd]

Don't bother mate its s66t over here anyway.

That's your opinion.

I, personally, love life in Edinburgh.

[kollontai]

Do it like spud out of trainspotting!

[NYHibby]

Thanks again for the information about competency interviews. My interview went well enough that I made it to the next round. It sounds like I now have a good shot at getting the job. Unfortunately it looks like my trip over won't overlap with any home games.

[The_Todd]

Thanks again for the information about competency interviews. My interview went well enough that I made it to the next round. It sounds like I now have a good shot at getting the job. Unfortunately it looks like my trip over won't overlap with any home games.


Care to say who it is? It's not important, just being nosey! :wink:

[NYHibby]

Care to say who it is? It's not important, just being nosey! :wink:

I thought about it, but its too small of an office. Anyone who works there and reads these boards would be able to tell would be able to tell who I am from my username. I rather not risk that chance before I get the job.

[The_Todd]

I thought about it, but its too small of an office. Anyone who works there and reads these boards would be able to tell would be able to tell who I am from my username. I rather not risk that chance before I get the job.

Understandable!

Good luck anyway!

[NYHibby]

I don't know if anyone cares, but I got the job. It looks like I'll move back over in a couple months.

[Hibee_Lisa]

I don't know if anyone cares, but I got the job. It looks like I'll move back over in a couple months.


Congratulations. :thumbsup:

[Betty Boop]

I don't know if anyone cares, but I got the job. It looks like I'll move back over in a couple months. Well done NYHibby! :thumbsup:

[The_Todd]

Welcome home! :thumbsup:

[Woody1985]

Well done mate.

Out of curiosity where's the job now that you have it?

[Jack]

Well done.

Q1. What will you miss most about NY?

Q2. If someone was visiting NY and asked you for advice on what to see or where to go - that isn't a normal touristy thing - what would your reply be?

[NYHibby]

Its an agency of the Scottish government (is quango the correct term?) in Stirling. Rather not say any more than that.

This isn't exactly coming home. I'm an American, who lived in Edinburgh for a period of time, went back to America, and is moving back to Scotland.

[The_Todd]

Welcome to your adopted home then :wink:

[NYHibby]

Well done.

Q1. What will you miss most about NY?

Friends probably. Also the first real snow of the year when everything is covered with a fresh coat.


Q2. If someone was visiting NY and asked you for advice on what to see or where to go - that isn't a normal touristy thing - what would your reply be?

My cab driver going to the glasgow airport for my trip home asked me the same thing. I always like going to the different shops and restaurants in Chinatown. There is a lot of art and shows to see too other than the big name places. There's a lot of things to do if you're willing to leave the city. The Adirondacks are very nice. Cooperstown is also an interesting place but you probably have to like baseball to make the trip worthwhile. There's also the Finger Lakes region if that is your kind of thing.

[Lucius Apuleius]

:grr:Bloody yanks coming to Stirling!!!!! Do I not see enough of them at my work without seeing them when I come home:confused::confused::grr:



Joking mate, congratulations. You will find a few Hibbys in Stirling.:agree: