Client Hub Interview Techniques

PREPARE

  • Read through the CV, making notes and preparing questions.
  • How does the CV compare to the job specification and technical skills needed.
  • Determine the soft skills that are important for the role i.e. communication skills etc and ask questions around that.
  • Ensure the environment is right for the interview i.e. somewhere private and quiet.
  • If you are planning a panel interview – discuss format with the panel

 

INTERVIEW

  • Introduce yourself and put the candidate at ease 
  • Explain the format of the interview, timing etc. 
  • Ask them if they know what they know about the Company
    • Talk to them in more detail about the company and explain the organisational structure etc and the reason for the vacancy (not giving too much detail about the actual role at this stage)
    • This is your chance to tell the applicant what it would be like to work for the company. This is where you sell the company to the candidate. 
  • Ask the candidate to talk through their CV
    • Points to remember:
      • Keep control of the interview
      • Ask open/closed questions
      • Listen (don’t feel you have to fill in any silences)
      • Probe – can you explain, tell me more about that etc.
  • Discuss the vacancy with them and ask questions regarding their suitability for the role (see interview questions)
  • Ask interviewee if they have any questions

 

CLOSE

  • Ask them if they are still interested in the vacancy
  • Explain the next step, let them know when they will hear from you and thank them for attending.
  • Make notes straight after the interview
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INTERVIEW INFORMATION Questions to Ask

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    • What interests you about our vacancy?
    • Why do you want to work here?
    • Why are you looking to leave your current job?
    • What do you think you could offer us?
    • Why do you feel this role is right for you?
    • How do you spend your free time?
    • What motivates you?
    • What demotivates you?
    • Describe your ideal working environment
    • What do you like/dislike about your current position?
    • Describe your ideal Manager?
    • Tell us about the person you have most enjoyed working with and why?
    • How would your boss describe you?
    • How would your friends describe you?
    • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
    • What have you achieved, work or personal, that you are proud of?
    • Describe a problem that you have solved and how you went about it?
    • Tell us something that didn’t go so well and what you learnt about yourself and what would you do differently next time.
    • When are you available for work?
    • Have you any holidays planned in the next 3 months?
    • What are your salary expectations?
    • What would be the most important thing about your next job?

Join us for Directors lunch - 16th October 2025

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    • Directors Lunch 16th October 2025 - with Professor Stewart Cotterill - University Health Sciences

     

    Frances and the team would love you to join us for our last Directors lunch for 2025. We are delighted to be partnering with The Institute of Directors for this event.

     

    We have the fabulous Professor Stewart Cotterill who will be giving us an insight into the psychology of winning and performing under pressure.   You definitely don’t want to miss this one!

     

    Stewart Cotterill is Professor of the Psychology of Human Performance at University of Health Sciences and will be exploring the mental strategies that can enhance performance and the secrets to thriving under pressure.  And let's face it, with the current economic and political landscape businesses need to be more resilient than ever.

     

    This event is designed for anyone with an interest in performance; whether that be at in business, in sport, or in your personal life. Stewart talks with ease with lots of anecdotal and funny stories along with surprising facts. 

     

    Stewart has worked in the field of sport and performance psychology for 25 years. He will discuss the similarities in how the brain operates across different performance environments and insights into optimal performance.”

    We are excited to be holding the lunch at the “newly refurbished and under new management” The Ox at Ashley Cross. We will be continuing with a delicious buffet, sharing platters brought to the table.

    Price: £50 per person

    11.45am.......... Arrival and Networking and welcome drinks kindly sponsored by Rawlins Davy Reeves Solicitors

     

    12.15pm.......... Sit down and introduction from Frances

     

    12.25pm.......... Talk by Professor Stewart Cotterill with a chance for Q&A afterwards

     

    13.15pm.......... Lunch will be served along with wine and tea and coffee

     

    14.30-15.00...... Finish

     

    Venue: The Ox, Ashley Cross - There is plenty of parking at the nearby car park

     

    Buy tickets by clicking this link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jobshop-uks-directors-lunch-with-professor-stewart-cotterill-tickets-1679879467709?aff=oddtdtcreator

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