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Hi Guys
How do you go about preparing for an interview-Safety related of course. It has been ages since I've done that. Any advice?
Kofi
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Hi Kofi
The most important thing I believe when going for an interview, study the business and know what they do check linkedin for members and a must is go on their website
Having done you research you should gather what their issues may be and offer behavioural safety and other solutions that may benefit the company
Always be enthusiastic and keep smiling and remind them when you leave why you think the job may suit both parties, what safety experience you may have and how you will continue to train
Good luck always remember they are only looking after somebody who will help them ensure the safety of their employees and brings in a passion of how its doen not what needs to be done without offering solution ideas
Alan
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As what Alan said in the previous post. I have just gone through months of interviews after being made redundant. Be prepared for letdowns, but learn from each interview you attend. I have been over qualified, under qualified, not enough experience, too much experience etc.
Some tips I found really helped.
Check the company out on the HSE website, but be diplomatic if they have been prosecuted over the way you broach the subject.
Take along examples of your work, such as a near miss reporting structure that you have successfully implemented.
Research frequently asked interview questions, such as tell me about a time when ????....and have a well rehearsed answer for each different scenario.
Aftermuch heartache with highs and lows, i eventually found my ideal job. Don't get despondent if you are rejected for whatever reason, just analyse why, learn from it and move on to the next.
Good luck in your search.
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A lot of companies now do competence based interviews whereby they will ask questions based on your experience and situations you have dealt with in the past. As mentioned above, examples of your work, real situations you have been involved in (both positive & negative) and how you managed to make a difference or influence people are great examples to bring to the table. Make sure you rehearse these situations prior to the interview as you don't want to fall short when you are trying to explain something.
I like to take copies of all my certificates with me during interviews. Sometimes the interviewers will look at them, sometimes they won't. I have also been asked to come back for a second interview and present a 20 minute power point on what H&S means to me. This may or may not happen with you but no harm in brushing up on your presentation skills.
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Hi,
Maybe not what you're looking for, but, for me, half the preparation is about making sure I am confident and professional and I look confident and professional; So, as a starter a suit, tie and smart shoes unless I know the company do not like that dress code. Know where to go and get there early (wait round the corner if too early but be early) and smile/say hello to anyone who takes an interest in you - the MD may have decided to have a look at the candidates whilst wearing his overalls! It's not just about what you know it's also about you and will you fit in...
Jim
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In addition to the above post, good confident hand shake and lots of eye contact during the interview. If there is more than one interviewer then move between people but maintaining eye contact shows that you are keen. Also don't slouch in the chair. Sitting upright again shows that you are keen and interested.
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Thank you very much for all your conitributions. I will definitely keep you guys updated.
Cheers
kofi
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Some great tips, I must say every interview is different, it always depends on how the Chair wants is run, all the tips are great just ensure you are upto date with current changes in legislation and that you know which legislation impacts most. If if a public sector know what they want from you and I always ask 4-6 hard questions, its not just about them interviewing you, its you doing the very same. If you ask searching questions they will know you are not afraid to do the same at board level etc. good luck DB
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I got my last job based on the strength of my personality (How that happened I'll never know). Transpires my new employers were looking for someone who was approachable, had some personality and didnt come across as a health and safety boring old f##t; someone who could 'sell' health and safety.
From what i'm told the previous team had a lot of conflict with staff and they wanted to move away from being policed to being supported and advised, which means you had to be upbeat and diplomatic.
If its a competency interview - have your stories at the ready - greatest achievement/greatest failure/time you've had conflict etc etc.
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