Interviews and Selection Overview Theresa Li, Careers Consultant Melbourne Careers Centre Tienyi Long, Graduate Officer UoM ECD Program 2015 http://careers.unimelb.edu.au/ Today’s objectives • Provide an overview of the selection methods used in Graduate Recruitment • Understand how to effectively prepare for the selection process • Identify resources to assist you in your research and preparation Employer Selection and recruitment Behavioural Interviews 88% Panel Interviews 79% Aptitude Testing 76% Telephone Interviews 52% Video Interviews 30% Selection Methods • Online Aptitude or Psychometric Testing • Video or Phone Interview/Screening • Face to face Interviews • • • • Behavioural Panel Line Manager Group • Assessment Centre • Referee Checks Online Testing Tips • Know the program recruitment schedule • Prepare & Practice • Balance speed and accuracy Interview Tips • Conversation not interrogation • Be yourself • S.M.I.L.E • Use ‘I’ rather than ‘we’ • Do your research • Bring notes • Practice Assessment Centre Tips • Be authentic • Be professional • Do your best for every activity • Ask questions before, during and after • Research and prepare Preparing for the selection process “Top Executive Recruiters Agree There Are Only Three True Job Interview Questions” 1. Can you do the job? 2. Why do you want the job? 3. Can we tolerate working with you? Competencies assessed by employers Cultural fit 79% Teamwork 75% Interpersonal skills 70% Motivational fit 63% Communication 63% Preparing for the selection process • Strengths • Motivations • Fit/Career Direction Research and preparation Melbourne Careers Centre website careers.unimelb.edu.au/student • • • • Assessment Centres Psychometric testing Interview preparation/Interview Stream Careers Drop In A reminder… • Strengths, motivations, fit • Research, prepare and practice • Be yourself! Questions? © Copyright The University of Melbourne 2011