KPMG: Adam Binks
Adam Binks from KPMG discusses what to wear to an interview, how to master a video interview and what to do in the event of a technical failure.
If you want to focus on a certain aspect of Adam's talk, follow the time guidelines below.
Assessment centres
0:41 What happens at assessment centres?
2:53 How do I prepare for an assessment centre?
3:53 How do I stand out at an assessment centre?
4:42 What should you wear at an assessment centre?
5:13 Other things I should know?
CVs
6:00 How do I prepare a CV?
6:30 How long should my CV be?
6:58 Do I need a separate skills section?
7:30 Should I include a personal statement and/or career objective?
8:13 Should I list my referees?
8:53 Any other things I should know about CVs?
Cover letters
9:57 How long should a cover letter be?
10:10 What is the best cover letter structure?
10:32 Any other things I should know about cover letters?
Interviews
11:28 How should I prepare for an interview?
12:15 What are behavioural questions?
13:06 What are your favourite interview questions?
14:07 How do I answer a tricky question?
15:01 What should I ask the interviewer?
15:54 What do I wear?
16:22 Any other things I should know?
Video interviews
17:41 How should I prepare for video interviews?
18:53 How should I show my personality?
20:10 What should I do if my laptop or other devices do not work?
20:58 What should I wear for a video interview?
22:26 Who will see the video interview?
23:14 Any other things I should know about video interviews?
Psychometric tests
24:24 How should I prepare for psychometric testing?
25:07 What’s more important in a psychometric test – speed or accuracy?
25:32 Is there a pass mark for a psychometric test?
25:57 How important is the psychometric test in the overall selection process?
26:48 Any other things I should know about psychometric testing?
Social media
26:59 What are the do’s and don’ts of social media?
27:47 Tips for getting the most from LinkedIn?
29:01 Any other things I should know?