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    The document provides guidance to candidates who have been offered an interview for a job at Oxford City Council. It outlines what to expect in the interview, including being interviewed by a panel and being asked questions about the job criteria. Candidates are advised to prepare examples that demonstrate their relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, and to be concise yet provide enough evidence to prove they meet the job requirements. The document also includes useful tips for interview preparation, research, conduct, and questions to ask.

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    The document provides guidance to candidates who have been offered an interview for a job at Oxford City Council. It outlines what to expect in the interview, including being interviewed by a panel and being asked questions about the job criteria. Candidates are advised to prepare examples that demonstrate their relevant skills, qualifications, and experience, and to be concise yet provide enough evidence to prove they meet the job requirements. The document also includes useful tips for interview preparation, research, conduct, and questions to ask.

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    Oxford City Council

    Building a world class city for everyone

    Help and support for candidates

    Information Point 2
    Preparing for Interviews

    Congratulations, you’ve been offered an interview! Now is your chance to show us what
    skills, experience and knowledge you have and demonstrate to us that you are the best
    candidate for the job. These notes are designed to help you prepare for the interview and
    make the most of the opportunity.

    What to expect

    You should normally expect to be interviewed by a panel of two, or three people and this
    will ordinarily include the line manager for the role. During the interview the panel will be
    looking to see how well you meet the job criteria, and whether you can provide evidence of
    this. The job criteria are outlined in the role profile. Some of these will be essential and
    others desirable.

    What does “essential” mean?


    This means that the skill, experience or knowledge is needed immediately to do the job. It
    is vital.

    What does “desirable” mean?


    This means that it is useful but not absolutely essential straight away to do the job. It can
    sometimes be learnt while doing the job or developed through training.

    What is evidence?
    This is proof of your skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge.

    Selection for the job may include several forms of assessment, such as a test or
    presentation, but one of the main methods used is an interview and the interviewers will be
    looking to see if you meet the job criteria is by asking you questions about them. They will
    ask you for evidence and examples of things that you have done in the past that
    demonstrate you have what is needed to do the job. You may be asked about both the
    essential and desirable criteria, and there may be more than one question about each
    requirement. You will need demonstrate fully your experience, skills and knowledge and
    prove your abilities.

    Interview preparation

    Before your interview it is a good idea to think about examples and situations you have
    been in that help demonstrate you meet the requirements of the job. Think about what you
    have done in the past. Often candidates talk about ‘we’, or what their team and colleagues
    have done, however the interviewers want to know your skills. If you have achieved
    something as part of a team, be prepared to explain exactly what your role was.

    Identify specific and real examples that demonstrate your skills and experience. The
    interviewers do not want to know what you have done in general terms, or what you would
    do in a situation. They want to know what you have actually done. Only if you haven’t
    done something before, then instead give a view about what you would do in that situation.
    In addition to the examples you gave on your application form prepare one or two more
    examples for each of the job criteria. These don't have to be limited to work situations.
    They could also relate to your home life, voluntary work and a leisure interest. You may
    have transferable skills developed from another environment, such as budget monitoring
    from a project at home, which could be used as an example.

    Time limited at interviews so give as much relevant information as needed to prove that
    you meet the requirements, but be concise. Also, give evidence that relates directly to the
    experience, skills and knowledge required, rather than providing lots of background
    information to put your example into context. Practice answering out loud before the
    interview, and if possible in front of a friend, so they can give you feedback; it gets you
    used to answering questions. It may feel embarrassing but it helps!

    Our values and behaviours

    Please make yourself familiar with our values and behaviours framework which can be
    found on the internet. These will help you understand what our expectations of our staff
    are and help you to develop your answers.

    Useful information

     Do some research about the Council, the team and the role to help you be more
    prepared
     Ensure that you know in advance where you are going for the interview so there is
    nothing unexpected on the day. Plan your journey and how you will get there
     If you have a disability and require any particular arrangements or adjustments, please
    make sure you contact us in advance
     Make sure you are dressed smartly and appropriately
     Be on time for the interview and turn off your mobile phone
     Take a copy of the application form with you, you may be asked to expand on
    something you wrote in it
     Make sure you take any documentation or evidence that you have been asked to
    provide at interview
     The way you conduct yourself in the interview is just as important as what you say. Be
    positive and enthusiastic about the role you are being interviewed, you need to show
    the interviewers that you want this job.
     Maintain good eye contact with the interview panel, and listen to what you are told
     Make sure you understand the questions you are being asked, and ask for clarification
    if you are unsure
     Do not criticise your current manager/team or moan about a situation, it does not reflect
    positively on you. If you were frustrated about the way something happened, talk about
    how you managed your frustration and what you learnt from the experience.
     The interview panel will be taking notes. Don’t be put off by this, it is so that they can
    remember what you have said.
     Don’t worry if you are nervous, this is natural. If you become nervous in the interview
    focus on taking deep breaths and have a drink of water.
     Remember an interview is a two-way process. The interviewers want to find out about
    you, but you also need to find out about the Council and the role and see if it fits with
    your expectations. Be prepared to ask them some questions (normally at the end) if
    there is something you want to know about the role or the team.
     Ask for feedback at the end of the process

    Remember that thorough preparation will give you the confidence to do your best at an
    interview.

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