Farshid AVM

Not you who you are not me who you know

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Creativity and innovation
* Describe the most innovative idea you’ve ever had.
* Have you ever solved a problem in a way that was unexpected? Tell me about it.

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Attention to detail/organisational ability
* Tell me about a time where you discovered an error, made by either yourself or a colleague. What did you do? How did you approach the situation?
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Analysis
* Tell me about a time when you had to analyse information to solve a problem. How did you go about doing it, and what was the result?
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Leadership
* Tell me about a time when you had to lead a project and your other team members weren’t contributing as you had envisaged. How did you tackle the situation?
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Achievements
* Tell me about your greatest career achievement to date. Can you describe what steps led to the outcome?
* Describe a project that you worked on, that led to your professional development.

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Communication
* Have you ever had to get buy-in from a resistant audience to a project or idea? Tell me how you approached it.
* Tell me about a time when you had to give a team member constructive criticism. How... https://t.co/xaRMxty0Vb

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Three tips to answering behavioural interview questions effectively
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Q&A example
“Tell me about a time when you were faced with a stressful situation and how you handled it.”
Context (also known as Situation or Task): I was leading a special project team. Our client shifted the... https://t.co/Xw37wmHEWv

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The STAR method
The STAR method provides a similar structure, and stands for Situation or Task (describe the specific event or task you were given), Action (describe what steps you took) and Result (describe the... https://t.co/lXEkVzkRYq

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The CAR method
The CAR principle gives you a structured way to respond to the interviewer, by giving Context (describe the background and situation that you were in), Action (describe what action or steps you took)... https://t.co/9nPqzWIkDb

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How to tell when you are being asked a behavioural interview question
When you hear the words: “Tell me about a time when...” it’s highly likely that the hiring manager is asking you a behavioural interview... https://t.co/1RE070J3EJ

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What are behavioural questions?
Behavioural interview questions are based on the assumption that past behaviour is the best indication of what future behaviour will be like. In asking detailed questions about... https://t.co/JbWIpCjZqq

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General video interview tips
* Keep it professional. Be sure that if you are using Skype or another video platform your user name is professional just as you would with your email address and social media accounts.... https://t.co/xWtwxH0PKy

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Rehearse some video interview questions
Your video camera will have a recording function. Prior to the interview, rehearse your video interview questions and answers direct to camera. It will give you some great... https://t.co/7yBHFSdGfD

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Appearance
When preparing for a video interview, appearance matters a lot. Even though you are not interviewing face-to-face, you should still wear business attire. To avoid contrast issues, stick to solid colours... https://t.co/bGsIVwMeRZ

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Lighting check
If you put a light behind your computer your face will be illuminated. This will help avoid shadows.

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Equipment check
Get familiar with the webcam and microphone and understand how they work. The audio and video must come through clearly and the camera should be set at eye level. If you have a friend or family... https://t.co/W1TEmQYQEO

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Charge your battery
Charge your laptop or tablet the night before. If you are using a tablet be sure to set it up on a solid surface so that the screen doesn’t look shaky.

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Preparing for a video interview
Check your surroundings. Be sure to set up your webcam in a quiet, distraction free zone. Make sure the background is free from clutter and embarrassing items like laundry piles. Try... https://t.co/Np98Jj7Pvv