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Effective Interview Techniques

Effective Interview Techniques

Level X
Cheltenham

Course Overview

Part Time
Certificate
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Jobsmart is a free service from Gloucestershire College to help and support unemployed people, aged 19 and above, in Gloucestershire to return to work. The courses offered by Jobsmart are tutor led and designed to support you back in to work.

A successful interview can be the key to landing your dream job, are you prepared?

This two-day interactive workshop is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to excel in any interview setting. Through practical activities and exercises, you’ll learn how to present yourself professionally, answer questions effectively, and make a lasting impression.

What you’ll gain:

  • Master common and challenging interview questions with structured responses.
  • Understand interview etiquette and the do’s and don’ts that employers notice.
  • Learn how to make a strong first impression from the moment you walk in.
  • Develop strategies to sell yourself and your skills with confidence.
  • Discover how to prepare thoroughly—from research to mindset.

By the end of the course, you’ll leave with practical techniques, personalised feedback, and the confidence to approach interviews with clarity and professionalism.

  • This course is aimed at those who are aged 19 and over (as at 31st August of the academic year you are applying for) who are looking to improve their skills to move into work or progress into more sustainable employment.

    In some circumstances you may be able to access this course for free.

    For further information on fee waivers available or to secure a place please contact our Jobsmart team on 01452 563278 or email jobsmart@gloscol.ac.uk

Shortlist and Apply

To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Effective Interview Techniques

What You Will Pay

British and European Union students

Age: 16-18

You will pay

£0

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

British and European Union students

Age: 19+

You will pay

£65

for your course

Your course could be free of charge as you may be eligible for financial support to help pay your tuition fees, travel, exams, materials or childcare.

When you enrol you’ll need to pay any course fees for the first year, which you can do by direct debit, cash, debit card or credit card.

Please contact us for more information.

0345 155 2020

To register your interest, please call Student Services on 0345 1 55 2020

Overseas students

Please contact us to discuss your fees for this course

0345 155 2020

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