The Grad Guys Podcast

# 12 Job interview advice for graduates - A HR Perspective with Tina Rahman from HR Habitat

In this special episode, The Grad Guys welcome their very first guest to the show. Tina Rahman is the founder of HR Habitat - a company determined to shift the mindset and narrative of todays workplaces, tackling corporate taboo topics & workplace stigma. With her unique experience and expertise, Tina provides a practical, no nonsense insight into all things recruitment, HR and interview related. We tackle everything from interview nerves, what to do when finishing university, right through to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and explore how progressive companies are now changing their recruitment processes for the next generation of graduates. So grab a drink, get comfortable and listen in for what is a fascinating, deep dive discussion… Key Takeaways & Discussion Points: * Researching your prospective employer is vital - not only to excel in interview, but to make sure your values align and they’re ‘the right fit’ for you. * There are a number of government backed schemes designed to get graduates into work - these can be great opportunities, not only for employees but also employers, who can get a good look at candidates before they are offered a full time position: These can also help you build up your work experience in a real-world setting. * Non-verbal communication plays a big part in how employers perceive you in interview. * ‘Values’ are important, for both organisations looking to recruit, but also those who are applying for roles: Understanding not only what YOU stand for, but what an organisation does, will give you a greater chance of succeeding and ultimately working for a company where you feel valued and content. How to Contact Tina: Official Website: www.hrhabitat.co.uk [https://www.thegradguys.com/] Email: info@hrhabitat.co.uk [info@hrhabitat.co.uk] Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/TinaHR [https://www.instagram.com/thegradguys/] Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com [https://www.thegradguys.com/] Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys] Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegradguys/] * Download our FREE interview skills guide - “The Secret to Interview Success” only at: www.thegradguys.co.uk *

# 11 New Year, New You?... Time to prepare for that job interview!

# 11 New Year, New You?... Time to prepare for that job interview! The Grad Guys welcome in the New Year with some important advice on how to use the New Year as the impetus to achieve interview success: Just how can you form those positive habits and keep momentum going? What practical steps can you take to give yourself the best shot at being successful? The Grad Guys delve into this and a lot more in today’s episode. As always, they’ll also be sharing some of their own personal experiences, whilst giving important tips and tricks so you too can succeed and Interview with confidence. Key Takeaways: * Embedding positive habits takes time - Don’t give up at the first hurdle, successful people keep pushing, especially when things get hard. * Self-reflection from the previous year’s experience is key to developing and learning what areas to improve on. * If you’ve identified weaknesses, make sure you have a plan to tackle them! * Focusing on things YOU CAN CONTROL is vital to reducing your anxiety around the job interview process. * There are more job vacancies than ever, but this isn’t a reason to be complacent! Organisations still want competent candidates and would rather leave a vacancy unfilled than employ someone not up to the job. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com [https://www.thegradguys.com/] Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys] Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegradguys/] * Download our FREE interview skills guide - “The Secret to Interview Success” only at: www.thegradguys.co.uk *

BONUS: Merry Christmas from The Grad Guys - Self Reflection & Setting SMART Goals for the New Year

A short, festive bonus episode from The Grad Guys this week; where they look back on the previous year, discussing why self-reflection is so important and how setting goals as part of a new year resolution can help you achieve interview success. Key Takeaways: • Self-reflection is vital for developing and improving our confidence in interview. Learning what worked well, as well as what didn’t is a key part of the process. • Setting goals using the SMART method can lead to greater success and make you more likely to stick to your interview preparation plan. • The January sales are a great time to grab yourself some interview prep bargains! • The Grad Guys online learning platform will be available in 2022! Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com [https://www.thegradguys.com/] Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys] Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegradguys/] * Download our FREE interview skills guide - “The Secret to Interview Success” only at: www.thegradguys.co.uk *

#10 How to answer left field job interview questions

In this episode, The Grad Guys tackle a subject that worries a lot of people when preparing for a job interview - the ‘left field’, ‘out there’ or curve ball questions. What are they? Why do interviewers ask them? And what can we do to make sure we’re getting across the best answer?  As always, they’ll also be sharing some of their own personal experiences, whilst giving important tips and tricks so you too can succeed and Interview with confidence. Key Takeaways: * Left field interview questions serve a purpose - knowing what the purpose of the question is and what the interviewer is looking for is key to answering it well. * Weaving in your values, skills and competencies to your answers will make you stand out, score higher marks and get one step ahead of the competition. * Being prepared for a left field question will help reduce your anxiety and nerves on the big day. * Sometimes employers inadvertently ask ‘illegal questions’ that may be discriminatory under the Equality Act 2010 - You can flip these to your advantage. Links to further advice around ‘illegal interview questions’ and the Equality Act 2010: * Citizens Advice: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/work/discrimination-at-work/checking-if-its-discrimination/if-you-think-youve-been-unfairly-treated-when-applying-for-a-job/ * Government advice regarding questions around disability & health: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/84990/small-business-guidance.pdf If you feel that you have been treated unfairly during a job interview, then we would advise you to seek professional, legal advice and support. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com [https://www.thegradguys.com/] Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys] Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegradguys/] * Download our FREE interview skills guide - “The Secret to Interview Success” only at: www.thegradguys.co.uk *

#9 A fireside chat with The Grad Guys - Interview preparation & how to overcome interview nerves and anxiety

If you’ve left university and want to stop interviewing and start earning then tune into The Grad Guys podcast. This week The Grad Guys do something a little different… no plan or structure just Ash & Pete talking off-the-cuff, all things interview related. During this ‘fireside chat’ the guys discuss topics including: * Interview anxiety - how common it is and what you can do to overcome it * Transitioning from Uni life to the big wide world * Importance of mentorship and learning from others * Using previous failures as fuel for success * How lack of preparation affects your chances of passing a job interview * Why is climbing a mountain similar to preparing for interview? * What do high performing athletes have in common with graduates preparing for interview? * How prior preparation lets you ENJOY the interview! * ‘Winging it’ simply isn’t an option! As always, they’ll also be sharing some of their own personal experiences, whilst giving important tips and tricks on how you too can Interview with confidence. Contact The Grad Guys: Official Website: www.thegradguys.com [https://www.thegradguys.com/] Join our Free Facebook Community: www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys [https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegradguys] Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegradguys/ [https://www.instagram.com/thegradguys/] NEW: * Download our FREE interview skills guide - “The Secret to Interview Success” only at: www.thegradguys.co.uk *