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Posted By barovert
I have successfully gained an interview for the post of Health, Safety & Environmental Officer, with a large paper products company. I am led to believe that the company is at the start (or thereabouts) of taking H&S more seriously, and the role is about improving, or even putting into place, policies and management systems. I am, at the moment, a senior H&S union rep, and this is a big step up for me. Can anyone tell me - should I get the job - what a good plan of action would be, with regard to how to go about establishing myself in the role?
Also, any interview techniques/questions to ask etc would be a great help?
Cheers,
Trevor
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Posted By SNS
Find out what they have in place, then refer to the basics of systems, then application. HSG65 et al.
Any specific risks or threats?
Look on the HSE website for previous enforcement or other actions.
Involvement and 'buy in' from senior management is essential for an effective system. As a Union Rep you will also be aware that shopfloor take up is also essential.
An interview question which may be suitable is 'what would you initially plan for me to achieve in my first 100 days?'
Check your route to the interview, parking etc if applicable. Aim to get there not too soon and definately not late - about 10 - 15 minutes before the interview time is recommended.
Be frendly to the reception staff (if any) - the interview starts from just before walking in through the door and lasts until you leave the premises.
Google interviw skills and look for the general thrust of the guidance.
The interviewer may be as nervous as you are. Firm handshake, don't sit down until invited to do so.
Good luck!
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Posted By Decimomal
With the greatest respect, shouldn't you be thinking about this already yourself? If you think it is a big stepup for you then maybe it is.
On a positive note, you have applied for the job after looking at the job description and have been invited for an interview, so are already ticking the right boxes.
My advice is to go back to basics,look at what you have picked up on your courses and put the key points in place. Don't try to reinvent the wheel and take it slowly.
At the interview you should be showing the panel how you can/will implement the systems they want/need.
Search the forums for interview ideas - there is loads on the subject.
Best of luck and let us know how you get on.
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Posted By MP Grayson
My advice is to be yourself and do not adjust your underwear.
Crack on.
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Posted By barovert
Thanks for that. Believe me, I HAVE thought about it first, and in a big way. It is a big step up for me but, like has been said, I must have ticked the right boxes to get an interview? I think if I am positive, show some knowledge of systems and procedures, ask questions about their view of H&S, and stress how I see the way forward, with input from ALL levels, then I might just have a chance. Of course, I've then got to do the job........
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Posted By Decimomal
If you are asked something at the interview that you are not sure of, do not be afraid to say so. The health and safety discipline is huge and in the real world we refer to various sources of information all the time. By the same token, you need to sell yourself, so when you get a difficult question don't be tempted to 'waffle' but tell them that you are familiar with the subject in question and know where to find further information on it. Play up to your strengths and give then examples of your achievements.
Pop into your local library or bookshop and get hold of a book on interview technique.Study it in depth before you go to the interview. A common early question is the 'tell me about yourself'. This is partly to relax you at the start of the interview and also to find out a bit about you. They just want a brief pen picture of your career to date and maybe a bit about outside interests. You could always ask whether there is anything you would like them to concentrate on but I would also try to include examples of how what you have done in the past will fit in with the role they are offering.
As far as the future job is concerned, don't walk before you can run, identify the key areas to be address be positive and believe in yourself.
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Posted By Isthar Pearce
From your email you seem passionate about Health and Safety. I believe this is a big bonus for you. Best of luck
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Posted By Pete48
Barovet, don't build this into something it doesn't need to be, that would be my advice. the step is only big in your mind, not theirs. Play on your strengths and let them decide whether you are the one. None of us can know what they really want; for example it could be your union experience of working at the coal face that attracts them because that is an area that any applicant must be able to cope with effectively.
Research the company as thoroughly as you can so that you can at least understand them during the interview and then just sell yourself.
Think about some difficult questions you might ask of an applicant for a similar job in your company and think about how you might answer that question if it came in your interview for this company.
Good luck, remember being nervous is fine, its how you cope with those nerves that matters.
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Posted By barovert
Thanks everyone, you've given me something to think about and probably some hope too!
My interview is on the 2nd December, so I've got a bit of time to prepare?
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