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Bite-sized Guide to Successful Interviews

Whether you are looking to pursue a role within or outside of academia, this session will give you the tips you need to ace your next interview.

Event Details

10:00 - 11:00   27 May, 2016
Building 67/1027,  Highfield Campus

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Guide to interviews

Successful Interviews

Run by Careers and Employability, this 30-minute quick tour of how to do well at interviews will walk you through the recruitment process and give you some key principles and tips.

You will leave the session with increased confidence and know-how about how to successfully handle interview situations.

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