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