Preparing for Your Interview

GENERAL TIPS FOR INTERVIEW

• Punctuality – Be prepared to join the video conference at least 15 minutes before the time of interview

If your interview is during school hours, you will receive an Early Release Form from your FTs on the day of the interview. You are to report to the designated venue for your interview immediately after you leave class.

• Presence

Hair trimmed

Uniform presentable

• Communication skills:

Honesty and sincerity

Speak clearly and maintain eye contact by looking directly into the camera

Use good and specific examples to illustrate your point where required

Be confident

POSSIBLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Try answering the following questions and practice with a friend/trusted adult

(A) Motivation

1. Why did you choose this course/ school?

2. Which part of the course impresses you?

3. Tell us your expectations of the course/school.

4. What do you think you will learn from this course/school

5. What are your aspirations? Where will this course lead you?

6. What are the subjects you enjoy currently and are good at?

(B) Personality / Behaviour (social-emotional self)

1.Share with us how you cope with disappointments or failures with an example

2. How do you cope with stress with an example

3. How is this course/school suited for you?

1. What is so special/unique about yourself?

2. Why do you think you are suitable for this course?

(D) Questions you could ask the interviewers at the end of the interview

What are the aptitudes you are looking for in a student in your school / course?
How many places are available for this course?
When can I expect to hear from you regarding my application?

PREPARING FOR INTERVIEWS

It is important to learn everything you can about the school/course you would like to apply for. You can do so by:

Learning more about the course and possible careers related to the course in Myskillsfuture portal.
Going to the website of the institution of choice. Research about the institution and the course specifics.
Talking to people who are in / have been in the course / institution / school.
(For EAE) Researching online about the industry that your course is linked to.
If you need to prepare a portfolio, save your work in softcopy and arrange your files in Google Drive. You may also create a Google Website to showcase your projects.

Remember that interview questions differ from industry to industry. These questions we have prepared you for are GENERIC questions and are non-exhaustive.

CHECKLIST: ON RECEIPT OF INFORMATION OF INTERVIEW

I have filled in the GoogleForm to indicate the date and time of my interview
I have gotten information from my FTs about the venue and time I report for my e-interview

CHECKLIST: BEFORE THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW

I have ensured that my appearance is neat and presentable; hair trimmed, and uniform presentable. Uniform is ironed and belt on uniform)
I have read course descriptions (EAE) / school website (DSA)
I have read through common interview questions and am able to respond to them
I have attempted the interview questions with my friend/trusted adult

OTHER AVENUES OF HELP

If you would like to make an appointment with our ECG counsellor, please fill up the form to schedule an appointment.

Your teachers are rooting for you.

ALL THE BEST, PATRICIANS!

Potest Qui Vult