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Interview Technique - Level 3 - Advanced

Learning Outcomes

Learners should:

  • demonstrate excellent responses and listening skills
  • demonstrate an excellent interaction with the interviewer
  • demonstrate excellent skills of Curriculum Vitae writing
  • use clear, expressive speech and a varied range of vocabulary
  • show clarity and individuality of thought
  • demonstrate an excellent standard of general interview technique
  • aim for a standard acceptable in professional circumstances
  • demonstrate the ability to be e resourceful and knowledgeable conversationalist
  • demonstrate the diplomacy required when interacting in a work environment
  • demonstrate a knowledge and some experience of a working environment
  • demonstrate confident and competent presentation skills
  • demonstrate confident and competent communication skills

At this level the learner must compile a full professional CV which is submitted to New Era with their entry for each grade.

 
Grade 6 Bronze Medal (15 Minutes)

Marks awarded at this grade:
Speech: 20 marks
Self Presentation: 10 marks
Prepared Presentation: 20 marks
Discussion: 15 marks
General Communication: 20 marks
General Interview Technique: 15 marks

Learners should:

  • Submit their own full CV with their entry.
    This will form the basis of their discussion
  • Give a short presentation on:
    • the contribution of one individual who has, in the learner’s opinion, made a significant contribution to the area of work of the learner’s chosen career
    • answer questions arising from the presentation
  • Discuss with the interviewer:
    • the preparation necessary before attending an interview
    • general guidelines to remember when being interviewed
 
Grade 7 Silver Medal (20 Minutes)

Marks awarded at this grade:
Speech: 15 marks
Self Presentation: 15 marks
Discussion on Problem Solving: 15 marks
Prepared Presentation: 20 marks
Discussion on Interview Criteria: 15 marks
General Interview Technique: 20 marks

Learners should:

  • Submit their own full CV with their entry.
    This will form the basis of their discussion.
  • Resolve a work based problem suggested by the interviewer
  • Suggest criteria against which an interviewee might be judged suitable for a position for which they have applied
  • Give a short presentation on a topic selected by the interviewer 15 minutes before the interview. This will be based on the information given in the learner’s CV
  • Discuss with the interviewer the preparation necessary for a professional presentation and interview
 
Grade 8 Gold Medal (25 Minutes)

Marks awarded at this grade:
Speech: 15 marks
Self Presentation: 10 marks
Discussion on Challenge: 15 marks
Discussion on Work Changes: 10 marks
Prepared Presentation: 20 marks
Discussion on Editorial: 10 marks
General Interview Technique: 20 marks

Learners should:

  • Submit their own full CV with their entry.
  • This may form the basis of discussion.
  • Introduce an area of challenge in their work experience: describe the knowledge, skills and experience required to meet that challenge
  • Discuss with the interviewer the changes and developments that have taken place in their area of work over the last decade
  • Demonstrate through a prepared presentation how to sell an object, service or idea.
    Time limit 5 minutes.
  • Bring two copies of a recent editorial from a broadsheet newspaper to the interview and discuss with the interviewer:
    • the persuasive techniques employed
    • the rationale for the editorial viewpoint
  • Discuss with the interviewer:
    • the preparation undertaken for this interview
    • the different types and styles of interview used in learner selection for jobs
    • he perceived advantages and disadvantages of these different types and styles