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University Interviews Ian Stannard

University Interviews By Ian Stannard

University Interviews by Ian Stannard


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Impressing at interview is a pivotal part of university admissions and is vital to students securing a place on the course or uni of their choice. In collaboration with leading institutions, this guide covers the entire interview process, from developing interview skills to sample questions, giving students the very best chance of success.

University Interviews Summary

University Interviews: Top Answers & Insider Tips by Ian Stannard

Impressing at interview is a vital part of the admissions process for students hoping to win a place on the most competitive and popular university courses. To be successful, you'll need to prepare thoroughly and be able to demonstrate passion and flair for your subject to admissions tutors.

Covering every aspect of the planning stages and packed with sample questions, guided answers and practical activities throughout, this book will support you through every stage of the interview process to enable you to perform to the best of your ability and tackle tough questions with confidence. Featuring insider tips from admissions tutors, this guide will help you avoid the common pitfalls, offering essential advice on how to shine at interview, including:

  • Interview format and outline: what to expect from panel, group and multiple mini interviews
  • A unique overview of the psychology of the interview process and the soft skills needed to succeed
  • How to answer common questions, with worked through examples of what to say and what not to say
  • Subject-specific questions and answers for popular courses, including Medicine and Oxbridge interviews - and how to approach them
  • Preparing for higher and degree apprenticeship interviews, with information on major employers.

This a student's must-read handbook on university interviews, giving you all the tools at your fingertips to find your competitive edge and win a place at your dream institution.


About Ian Stannard

Ian Stannard is a careers adviser at Christ's Hospital School. He is the former Head of Careers and Higher Education. Godfrey Cooper is an experienced HE interviewer.

Table of Contents

PREFACE

PART ONE: PLANNING AND PREPARATION

Introduction
Chapter One: The psychology of the interview process
Chapter Two: Planning and preparation
Chapter Three: Interview formats

PART TWO: THE INTERVIEW ITSELF - SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chapter Four: How to prepare to answer tough interview questions
Chapter Five: Subject-specific advice
  • Biological sciences
  • Business, management and economics
  • Education - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)
  • Engineering
  • Medicine and dentistry
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Occupational therapy and radiotherapy
  • Performing and creative arts - drama, music and art
  • Physiotherapy
  • Social work
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Oxbridge interviews
PART THREE: HIGHER AND DEGREE APPRENTICESHIPS
Chapter Six: The higher and degree apprenticeship route

Additional information

NGR9781911067559
9781911067559
1911067559
University Interviews: Top Answers & Insider Tips by Ian Stannard
New
Paperback
Trotman Indigo Publishing Limited
2017-10-13
144
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