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Going to an interview

Going to interviews can be nerve-racking, but the more you prepare and practice the easier it will become.

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Useful Links

Disclosing a disability to an employer
Asking for adjustments at an interview
Reasonable adjustments at work
Top Ten Interview Questions
School leavers questions
Practice interview questions
Virtual Interview
Barclays Lifeskills Prepare for an Interview

Programme goals

We have identified three key goals for each lifeguide.
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Learn some key tips and tricks for interview success

Do some research and learn what employers are looking for, practice what you will say and think about how you present yourself.

Have some key pieces of information prepared

Make some notes of key things you want to say about your experience, skills and qualities

Do some research about the company so you understand their values and ethos

Matching you values and ethos to the company you work for is important

Get to know your surroundings

A great way to prepare for anything new, is to become familiar with it. This builds your confidence to develop the skill.

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If you need special access or additional materials to be arranged for your interview, make sure you get in touch with the organisation and let them know.

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Research the organisation

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Prepare some questions and answers

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Plan a route, make sure you know where the interview is and the timings for getting there, practice it if it helps.

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What can I do to prepare?

Top tips to help you succeed whatever the situation.

Plan what you are going to wear

Practice some interview questions with family

Read through your notes

Get a good nights sleep the night before

What to do in unexpected events

Its ok to be a bit nervous employers will expect this.

If you dont know an answer be honest and say you dont know but you would like to learn

If you arrive late say sorry, sometimes these things are out of your control

If you dont get the job, you can ask for some feedback to help with your next interveiw

You can ask to visit before an interview to have a look around and talk to people

Handy Tips

Some handy reminders in sequence, to help your confidence flow.

Have a good breakfast before your interview

Listen to some calming music

visualise it going well

Remember to smile

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Resources available to you

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Barclays Lifeskills Questions to ask at an interview

Barclays Lifeskills have lots of resources for interviews including thinking about what to ask.

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Questions to ask at interview

You might be worrying about how to answer tough interview questions but a great way to stand out and leave a big impression is by asking questions of your own.

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National Careers Service Interview advice

An interview is a conversation between you and an employer to see if you're the right fit for a role.

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Communication

Key phrases to practice and say, talking to new people can be tricky but people really do want to help so get used to asking for key things. Having a lanyard or card that explains your hidden disability can also be useful to show people. Self advocacy is important and remember people with disabilities have a right to equal access to opportunities!

Can you help me practice my interview questions?
Can you give me some feedback on the interview clothes i plan to wear?
Can you drive me to the interview location so I can see where it is?
Can you give me some feedback about my body language when we practice questions?

Vocabulary

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Each Lifeguide has its own unique list of keywords that are useful to learn and understand.
Unknown words can cause confusion, build your knowledge and confidence here.

Collaborate

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Work well with others in a team approach

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Reliable

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Someone people can trust and count on

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Efficient

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Doing tasks well without wasting time

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Body Language

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Posture, eye contact and gestures, non verbal communication

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Confidence

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Self assured, steady and calm, belief in yourself and your abilities without being arrogant.

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Answering Interview questions

Practice answering interview questions ' tell me about a time when..' using the STAR method. REE DOWNLOAD: Get the Story Toolbox worksheet that will ensure you have the right stories to address any behavioral interview question https://madelinemann.ck.page/42e4828d4c FREE DOWNLOAD: “Tell me about yourself” worksheet to help you craft your BEST answer to the most common interview question! https://madelinemann.ck.page/f963bd6465

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Do I need to explain my disability at my interview?

You are not required by law to share medical details or label your condition during a standard job interview.

You can tell the employer beforehand if you need physical changes, extra time, or specific equipment to complete the interview safely and fairly.

Rare rules apply if a hidden condition poses an immediate, unavoidable safety risk to yourself or others in the workplace.

How to Handle the Conversation

  • Focus on needs: If you choose to speak about it, keep the focus strictly on what support or changes help you do your best work.
  • Timing is flexible: You can share information before the meeting, during the chat, or wait until after you receive a job offer.
  • No deep medical history: You do not have to share private diagnoses or deep personal medical files with the hiring team.

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