Interview tips.

IF U WANNA ENROLL INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY. MOSTLY U HAVE TO HAVE AN INTERVIEW. HERE ARE SOME ADVICE FOR U.

 Before the interview

·         Find out what form the interview will take – if you know how many people will be interviewing you, and whether it will be formal or not, you will know what to expect.

·         Read the prospectus – have an idea about the course and university to show you're committed to studying there.

·         Look over your UCAS form – it’s often the basis for interview questions so make sure you can talk about the things you’ve said on it in detail.

• Read over your A-Level subject notes – you may be asked why you took a particular A-Level or what parts of your A-Levels you enjoy.

• Read a quality newspaper or magazine related to your subject – interviewers may ask for your opinions on current affairs or developments in your field.

• Have a mock interview – get a teacher you’re not familiar with to prepare a formal interview to give you an idea of what it will be like.

• Speak to students who’ve already had an interview – ask them what to expect or if they have any tips.

• Think of points you may want to make in the interview – prepare specific things you want to say or subjects you want to discuss if you get the chance.

• Prepare answers for common questions – for example, why do you want to study this course or at this university?

• Think of some questions to ask in return – how is the course assessed? What teaching methods are used? Although make sure they’re not already answered in the prospectus.

• Plan your journey – take into account rush hour traffic and finding the room/building so you arrive in plenty of time.

On the day

• Get a good nights sleep – be ready for your interview and don’t stay up all night drinking or worrying about it.

• Arrive early – allow 20 minutes for traffic and finding the place. If you have extra time, take a look round the university or talk to other applicants.

• Contact the university if there’s a problem – if you’re going to be late or unavailable due to circumstances beyond your control you should be able to rearrange the interview.

• Dress smart but comfortably – formal clothing may be uncomfortable if you’re at the university all day, and dressing scruffily may give a bad first impression.

• Turn off your mobile – you don’t want any distractions in the interview and it will not impress the interviewer.

During the interview

• Be aware of your body language – look at the interviewer, make eye contact and try to smile from time to time.

• Be enthusiastic about your course – make sure you get your interest in the course across to the interviewer.

• Take your time with questions – don’t feel pressured to answer immediately, take a little while to develop your answers to avoid saying the first thing that comes into your head.

• Say if you don’t understand a question – interviewers don’t expect you to know everything and will often prompt you or rephrase a question if you ask.

• Give full answers – the interviewer is trying to find out about you, so make sure you tell them something. Don’t waffle just to make your answers longer though.

• Don’t try to bluff questions – admissions tutors will know a lot more about their subject than you will. If you don’t know the answer to a question be honest and admit it.

• Listen to the interviewer – answer the questions asked rather than the ones you’ve prepared for.

• Ask questions – use ones you prepared earlier or new ones you’ve thought of. It shows you’re enthusiastic and will help you get more out of the interview.

• Try to relax – interviewers will expect you to be nervous and will try to make you feel comfortable.

• Be yourself – interviewers want to know about you, not just what tips you’ve read off the internet!

After the interview

• Don’t worry if you found it hard – some interviews are designed to stretch candidates.

• Make the most of being at the university – talk to students, have a look round the city or sample the local pubs.

• Think about what you’ve learned – the interview also allows you to find out more about the university and course. How have your opinions changed?

• Write down your answers to questions – this will come in handy for other interviews you may have.

• Discuss your interview with other people – they can give you feed back on how they think you did and give you advice for other interviews.

• Don’t worry about whether you’ll be offered a place or not – prepare for your next interview or just enjoy yourself, as you can’t do anything to change the result.