Interviews
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- To introduce trainees to effective interview techniques
- To provide opportunities to practice having a remote interview
- To have trainees understand what employers are looking for in a technical interview
- To have trainees learn about how to approach a coding challenge
- To allow trainees practice in talking through their coding challenges
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1iwNCKZI1sUyJoplkWqhfw1cSa7Ta1DGwz6iRP4PDjuU/edit?usp=sharing
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1qAoDrnKUTeQOqdZdL_jmHX4iVFuSsGaGaZlSposNb9I/edit?usp=sharing
- To reintroduce the STAR method of answering competency based questions
- To examine the common competency based questions asked about communication, teamwork, organisation, and problem solving
- To allow trainees to practice answering and get feedback on these types of questions
To gain confidence through practicing interview techniques
- To allow trainees to reflect on the day and discuss with each other in small groups
- To highlight what interview tips they found were most useful
- To identify any key takeaways they will use for their group employability program
- refer back to group session document (
There are 2 separate Google Classrooms. 1 for technical coursework and another for PD coursework. There will be PD assignments every week so please check both Google Classrooms. See the coursework here.