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Interview technique
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OK, I have had no interviews thus far, but UCL just wrote to me and I'm due there on the 10th December. They're my first choice and I really must do well in this, so how do I make a good impression?
Should I wear a suit, or go smart-casual? I usually spike my hair, should I style it more conservatively?
Less superficially, is there anything I should avoid doing / saying at all costs?
Cheers!
Picc.
xxx
P.S.: If it's relevant, I'm being interviewed for 2 degree courses: Egyptology and Classical Art and Archaeology.
Should I wear a suit, or go smart-casual? I usually spike my hair, should I style it more conservatively?
Less superficially, is there anything I should avoid doing / saying at all costs?
Cheers!
Picc.
xxx
P.S.: If it's relevant, I'm being interviewed for 2 degree courses: Egyptology and Classical Art and Archaeology.
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I wore my suit to my UCL interview, but as long as it's smartish, I think it will be ok, just as long as your comfortable enough so it doesn't distract you from what you have to talk about.
Have you been to the UCL site and seen the Talkabout forum? You might find some good advice there.
They normally say it's better to be comfortable than worry too much about looking really smart.
Good luck with the interview, hope it goes really well!
But to those I just wore my usual stuff... They want you for your potential not how you look. I think i must have been slightly smarter than the "dragged in off the street" look, but not by much.
If any of them had been more formal I would probably have dressed a bit smarter though. It cant hurt I guess.
As for what to say, just read through your personal statement again and make sure you can talk about what you've written on it. eg at manchester they went to the website i ran for a band i used to play in and asked me how id enjoyed making it and how it came about that i did it in the first place.
Good luck
Bopz
And did you end up getting a place?
Bopz
And don't be nervous - be yourself, be keen and enthusiastic. Don't just answer their questions; go on and elaborate, try to strike up a proper conversation with them, and make it flow smoothly. Oh, and don't say you find something 'interesting.' Just like personal statements really. It's a very empty word, so instead explain what you like about your subjects.
In my uni interview, I was asked about my A Level subjects, including the ones that were irrelevant to my course, and about my school life in general. They asked what I liked to do in my spare time. Then, of course, they asked why I'd chosen my course and what I thought I'd particularly enjoy, what I thought I'd be particularly good at. So basically there was nothing unexpected or really difficult. Not all interviews are the same, but I'm sure you'll be fine.
Good luck
:yes:
i might not be the best idea to wear a t-shirt saying 'i kill babies' or something like that, but i would say it's more important to feel comfortable than to be smart. as long as you're clean and fairly tidy, you'll be fine.
i turned up in jeans and hoodies for all my interviews, and i got my fair share of acceptances. then again i've always been in for very creative subjects, and maybe if you wanted to do a subject like business, there might be more emphasis on being smart.
Bopz
they know you wont wear a suit there everyday, just go in what makes you feel comfortable and confident
but if your looking to meet 'new people' at interview thayts another story...
Ooh, are you in accomodation? I'm a Ramsay gal myself
ah the creme de la creme of the wonderful bug and mice infested gower st, but leaving 8.55 says it all
back to the topic however just show your not a complete layabout and wiling to make a little effort to impress them, whilst showing you aint a complete pretentious twat, well not for medics :P (sorry anti medic joke been at uni too long)