Later stages of the selection process - face-to-face
Most of the following will take place later in the selection process. However, this will vary by company. The methods listed below are likely to form part of the assessment day.
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Face-to-face interviews
The three most common face-to-face interviews formats are:
Presentation
You may be asked to prepare and deliver a short presentation (usually less than 15 minutes), on a pre-assigned topic, in front of a panel of assessors. Click here to find out what the assessors will love.
Situational Judgement Tests (SJT)
You may be given a series of workplace scenarios and you have to explain what you would do in each situation. Click here to find out more about SJTs.
Group exercise (assessment)
This is when you’re put in a group and set a task to complete in a set time period. There are many similarities with online and in-person group interviews, so please review this guidance too. Click here to find out how to get noticed when you’re part of a pack.
Networking events
Some degree apprenticeship roles require excellent people skills. If this is the case, the company may host a networking event with potential recruits alongside existing employees and even company clients. Networking events can be very intimidating but, with insider knowledge, you can approach these events with confidence. Click here to find out how.
Reference and background checks
All job offers are “subject to reference checks”. You'll be asked (or will have already been asked) to provide two referees. These could be from a workplace or an educational setting. The company will inquire about, for example, your attendance, punctuality, strengths and weaknesses, work ethic and interpersonal skills. Many companies often undertake background checks too (including reviewing your social media activity).
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