How to ace a university interview

Mastering the Interview: A Comprehensive Lesson on Acing Interviews and Building Confidence

Prepare your students to excel in their interviews with this essential lesson designed to boost their confidence and readiness. Whether they are facing university interviews or any other important interview scenario, this lesson equips them with the skills to appear calm, confident, and well-prepared.

Key Interview Techniques: Teach your students the main points they need to remember to impress interviewers, including how to present themselves confidently and handle common questions and scenarios.

Confidence Building: Focus on strategies to help students remain calm under pressure and build their self-assurance before the big day.

Flexible Structure: The lesson can be split into two parts for maximum effectiveness: one focused on interview techniques and the other on a group activity designed to practice these skills. Both components reflect common interview practices used by universities, giving students practical experience. The second part is especially pertinent to those wishing to be a medic or researcher. The theme can be altered to part 2, as this is based on an earlier lesson on what One Medicine is. You could teach about the 3R’s in medical research

Detailed Lesson Plan: Comprehensive guidance on acing interviews, including key points to remember, strategies for presenting oneself confidently, and preparation for typical questions and scenarios.
Group Activity: An interactive group exercise that allows students to practice interview techniques in a supportive environment, fostering teamwork and practical application of skills.
Flexible Options: Choose to implement the lesson in one full session or split it into two parts, depending on your class’s needs and schedule.
Empower your students with the tools they need to approach interviews with confidence and poise.