Computacenter UKCraig Cobb – Future Talent Consultant

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INTRODUCTION

Attended Watford Boys from 1992-2000

Achieved 10 GCSE’s and 3 A-levels

Favourite subjects included PE, Geography, German and Art

Senior prefect

Studied Physical Education with Geography at University

Over 15 years experience in business and sales

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OUR FACILITIES

5

Supply Chain

Global Infrastructure Operations

Datacenters

Service Desks

Solutions Centre

Coverage

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CUSTOMERS

What I do....

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FUTURE TALENT CONSULTANT

Define the UK Future Talent strategy

Design and implement rigorous yet rewarding programmes to develop young people into the leaders of tomorrow

Design and coordinate over 30 assessment centres for future talent programmes

Outreach Educational Officer

Sit on leadership team for strategy definition on recruitment, training and process improvement

Manage a team of 50+ educational ambassadors

Main point of contact for 10 schools and over 50 universities nationally

Sit on the STEMNet curriculum board

Sit on the board for a local University Technical College

Mentor to 5 pupils from Hertford Regional College

Give yourself the best possible chance............

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TOP 10 TYPICAL INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What do you know about our company?

What do you know about our products/services?

What will the main tasks and responsibilities be in this job?

How would you describe yourself?

What experience have you got from previous jobs?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?

Where do you see yourself in five years time?

What motivates you?

What makes a good team member?

If you were a biscuit, what type of biscuit would you be?

Research Research Research

Read the job spec carefully

Use positive and professional words

Pick out skills that are transferable

Don't pretend your perfect

Realistic ambition and drive

Unless a sales role don’t say money!

Teamwork is a big thing

The unusual question

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ANSWERING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS...IN A STRUCTURED WAY

S.T.A.RWhat is STAR?

Situation

Describe the task that needed to be done

Task

What was required of you?

Action

What you actually did?

Result

What happened? What was the outcome?

Key points on STARs

Always use “I did....” or “I was responsible.....”Try not to use “we did....”

Always try and use positive examples even if the situation was a difficult one

Use work, education and leisure for sources of information

Interview Do’s & Don'ts

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Do’s

Dress appropriate

Know the time and location

Arrive 10 minutes

early

Treat everyone you meet

with respect

Firm handshake and good

eye contactSit still and

do not fidget

Be honest

Use specific examples

when answering questions

Exhibit a positive attitude

Prepare questions

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Don’ts

Don’t be late

Don’t swear or use slang

words

Don’t slouch in your seat

Don’t lie

Don’t let your nerves control

you

Don’t be arrogant

Don’t discuss controversial

topics

Don’t read from notes or

CV

Don’t criticise previous

employers or colleagues

Don’t argue with the

interviewer

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Poor handshake Talking too muchTalking badly

about last employer/school

Arriving late or too early

Being rude to receptionist

Asking about salary, benefits,

holiday

Not preparing for interview Verbal ticks

Not enough/too much eye contact

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CV’s • Keep it real

• Tailor it

• Include a personal statement

• Don’t leave gaps

• Tell the truth

• Make it good

• Check, double check, check again

• Always write a covering letter

• Reflect your personality

• Contact details

FINAL THOUGHTS Interviews• Fail to prepare, prepare to fail

• Research the company

• Plan the journey

• Prepare possible answers

• Think about appropriate dress

• Take copy of CV/Covering letter

• Prepare questions to ask

• Transferable skills

• Don't panic

• Smile

THANK YOU