Interview at Ford - Advice
14-10-2009, 11:37 AM
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Interview at Ford - Advice
I've got an interview at Ford for a Parts Advisor Apprenticeship.
Just wondering if anyone can give me some hints/tips on what they will ask during the interview? As I've never had an interview within the motor industry before.
Just wondering if anyone can give me some hints/tips on what they will ask during the interview? As I've never had an interview within the motor industry before.
14-10-2009, 11:43 AM
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DO YOUR RESEARCH
Find out all you can about the position you’re applying for
- and the company the position
is with. Check out their literature, trade magazines, press articles and the internet. Confidentially,
ask colleagues whose views you respect for their opinions on the company.
is with. Check out their literature, trade magazines, press articles and the internet. Confidentially,
ask colleagues whose views you respect for their opinions on the company.
Prepare a list of questions
that you might be asked and practice the answers to them.
Memorise a list of questions to ask the company.
Memorise a list of questions to ask the company.
Decide what to wear
– smart but appropriate clothing with a minimum of jewellery
– and book a trip to the hairdresser if necessary.
– and book a trip to the hairdresser if necessary.
Check out the exact location
for the interview, plan your route and allow ample time to get there.
INTERVIEW DAY
Aim to be 15 minutes early for your interview.
Introduce yourself at Reception, and make sure you’re
pleasant to the staff – they are often asked for their impression of you.
pleasant to the staff – they are often asked for their impression of you.
While you wait, read over the company literature
and mentally rehearse questions and answers.
But above all, relax!
But above all, relax!
When your interviewer comes to meet you, smile,
maintain eye contact (without staring)
and give an appropriate greeting.
and give an appropriate greeting.
IN THE INTERVIEW
Sit yourself down comfortably, but stay alert.
It’s best to politely refuse tea or coffee.
As the interview progresses, listen very carefully
to any questions, smile to show interest and enthusiasm,
and wait until they finish before you answer. Make your points clearly and don’t waffle. Don’t feel pressured
into filling any silences – when you’ve said all you have to say, stop talking.
and wait until they finish before you answer. Make your points clearly and don’t waffle. Don’t feel pressured
into filling any silences – when you’ve said all you have to say, stop talking.
Try to get an idea of what the employer is looking for
by asking questions like “What kind of person are you
interested in?” or “What kind of skills would the ideal candidate have?”.
interested in?” or “What kind of skills would the ideal candidate have?”.
Use every opportunity
to show the employer that you have what they’re looking for. Build a strong case for
them to choose you – this may be your only chance.
them to choose you – this may be your only chance.
ANSWERING QUESTIONS
Listen very carefully to every question,
and try to avoid answering with a mere ‘yes’ or ‘no’.
Think before you answer
, speak clearly and stick to the point. Avoid being vague or evasive.
Provide real examples to back up your answers,
especially when you’re speaking about your
experience, achievements, transferable knowledge and skills.
experience, achievements, transferable knowledge and skills.
Use your research to make comments
which show that you have put some effort into finding out
about the position and the company.
about the position and the company.
It is perfectly acceptable to ask for clarification
if you don’t understand a question – and to check
that you have given the interviewer enough information.
that you have given the interviewer enough information.
ASKING QUESTIONS
Unless the interviewer
brings the subject up, avoid asking questions about pay during your first
meeting. But it’s a good idea to ask positive questions like “What are the career prospects?”
or “Do you have any doubts about my suitability for this job?”.
meeting. But it’s a good idea to ask positive questions like “What are the career prospects?”
or “Do you have any doubts about my suitability for this job?”.
Make it absolutely clear
that you are interested in the position by saying so.
THE END OF THE INTERVIEW
Ask what will happen next
and how long it will be before the company contacts you.
Shake hands, smile and thank the interviewer for their time.
Shake hands, smile and thank the interviewer for their time.
AFTER THE INTERVIEW
Call us and let us know how things went. Reflect on the interview and your performance,
and see what you could learn for future interviews.
If you’re not successful, ask for feedback. Then adopt a positive frame of mind, and prepare
for the next challenge.
and see what you could learn for future interviews.
If you’re not successful, ask for feedback. Then adopt a positive frame of mind, and prepare
for the next challenge.
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14-10-2009, 02:31 PM
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Awesome, thankyou so much! Just doing some research on Ford and the Parts Advisor job so I have a good understanding of the company and job role, incase they ask me questions on it.
Has anyone done the Literacy and Numeracy test?
Has anyone done the Literacy and Numeracy test?
14-10-2009, 03:32 PM
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What dealership are you going to the interview for???
Literacy and numeracy tests are very simple dont worry about them, but one thing do NOT rush them
14-10-2009, 03:40 PM
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All i work in is recruiting staff for the motor trade so i know a little bit of what i am talking about so any questions you can ask me mate.
What dealership are you going to the interview for???
Literacy and numeracy tests are very simple dont worry about them, but one thing do NOT rush them
What dealership are you going to the interview for???
Literacy and numeracy tests are very simple dont worry about them, but one thing do NOT rush them
Its the EMG Motor Group, in Bury St Edmunds on Fornham Road.
I've applied for loads of apprenticeships in the last few months and this is the first time I've actually received a reply and been offered an interview!
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Well Best of Luck Mate..... i am sure you will do well.
dont be shy and nervous, be confident you can do the job just dont across as a cocky young lad as they will escort you from the dealership.
Do not talk to much, listen to what they have to say and definately do not talk over them....
i will think of some more bits in a bit
dont be shy and nervous, be confident you can do the job just dont across as a cocky young lad as they will escort you from the dealership.
Do not talk to much, listen to what they have to say and definately do not talk over them....
i will think of some more bits in a bit
14-10-2009, 04:52 PM
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Oh no problem, the advice you have given already is brilliant! Just abit worried as I haven't taken a test since doing my A-levels. haha.
Its the EMG Motor Group, in Bury St Edmunds on Fornham Road.
I've applied for loads of apprenticeships in the last few months and this is the first time I've actually received a reply and been offered an interview!
Its the EMG Motor Group, in Bury St Edmunds on Fornham Road.
I've applied for loads of apprenticeships in the last few months and this is the first time I've actually received a reply and been offered an interview!
14-10-2009, 05:10 PM
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Well Best of Luck Mate..... i am sure you will do well.
dont be shy and nervous, be confident you can do the job just dont across as a cocky young lad as they will escort you from the dealership.
Do not talk to much, listen to what they have to say and definately do not talk over them....
i will think of some more bits in a bit
dont be shy and nervous, be confident you can do the job just dont across as a cocky young lad as they will escort you from the dealership.
Do not talk to much, listen to what they have to say and definately do not talk over them....
i will think of some more bits in a bit
£95 a week I think.
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