Hi


It doesn't really matter what field you are working in the advice is about the same. The purpose of the presentation is to give the interviewers the opportunity to see what you do and how you do it. They will always have questions - that is their job - to ensure you meet the 17 competences as set out in the UK Spec 3rd Ed, check out the matrix at the back, it is a good guide. They will have been selected (where ever possible) from your own background so they should understand what you talking about. Avoid using too many acronyms. Pictures and diagrams are always good, too many words tends to get boring.


The subject should be something that you know upside down and back to front and if possible cover the 5 competence in categories A&B as best you can. If you can show any of the "Cs" all the better. Your style and manner will cover, in part, the "Ds" and the "Es" will be picked up with further questions. Get a colleague who is familiar with your subject to quiz you - no holds barred - and you may find you'll want to adjust certain elements.


Don't repeat your education and career details the interviewers will have read your application in depth. Keep to the number of slides recommended and I suggest that you don't use a video - it's an interview not a video show - it is difficult to halt a video to ask questions. One suggestion, avoid starting any element with "We" it is about you so start with "I". Try and be relaxed - it's not supposed to a pressure situation and good luck.


Regards Jim W

Hi


It doesn't really matter what field you are working in the advice is about the same. The purpose of the presentation is to give the interviewers the opportunity to see what you do and how you do it. They will always have questions - that is their job - to ensure you meet the 17 competences as set out in the UK Spec 3rd Ed, check out the matrix at the back, it is a good guide. They will have been selected (where ever possible) from your own background so they should understand what you talking about. Avoid using too many acronyms. Pictures and diagrams are always good, too many words tends to get boring.


The subject should be something that you know upside down and back to front and if possible cover the 5 competence in categories A&B as best you can. If you can show any of the "Cs" all the better. Your style and manner will cover, in part, the "Ds" and the "Es" will be picked up with further questions. Get a colleague who is familiar with your subject to quiz you - no holds barred - and you may find you'll want to adjust certain elements.


Don't repeat your education and career details the interviewers will have read your application in depth. Keep to the number of slides recommended and I suggest that you don't use a video - it's an interview not a video show - it is difficult to halt a video to ask questions. One suggestion, avoid starting any element with "We" it is about you so start with "I". Try and be relaxed - it's not supposed to a pressure situation and good luck.


Regards Jim W