How to prepare for a virtual interview video transcript

[Karen Newberry sat on campus talking to camera, with a pink and yellow wall behind her]

 

Hello, my name's Karen Newberry and I'm a senior lecturer in Occupational Therapy. I've been at the university for 19 years, and have been involved with the admissions process for a number of years.

 

[Panning aerial footage of our Derby campus, Kedleston Road, including a waving flag with our logo on, followed by our main entrance from a low angle.]

 

A large number of programmes in Health Care include an interview as part of the admissions process, and that includes Occupational Therapy.

 

[Karen pointing a screen at the front of a class, teaching Occupational Therapy.]

 

This video will provide you with some information to help you prepare should you be invited to attend an interview.

 

[Student smiling at laptop screen during a virtual interview.]

 

We now run virtual interviews due to the current situation and we hope that these hints and tips will help you with your interview.

 

[Student smiling at laptop screen during a virtual interview.]

 

[Karen on screen interviewing a student virtually.]

 

[Student smiling at laptop screen during a virtual interview.]

 

Firstly, relax.

 

Second, make sure you have a drink. A glass of water is always good to have by your side.

 

[Student drinking water during interview.]

 

Third, dress smart. Dress how you would if we were meeting you in person.

 

[Close up angle of a suit worn by the student]

 

Fourth, have fun.

 

[Student smiling at laptop screen during a virtual interview.]

 

We want to see your personality shine through, during your interview. Interviews take place through Microsoft Teams. So when your interview slot comes through, make sure you accept the invitation, download the software and try to log in.

 

[Microsoft Teams website.]

 

You will need to remember your username and password. So make sure you note it down somewhere safe, so you have it ready for your all-important interview day.

 

[Student smiling at laptop screen during a virtual interview.]

 

On the day of your interview, log in at least 10 minutes before, just to make sure you don't have any technical issues.

 

[Microsoft Teams website.]

 

Then, take a deep breath, before it all begins. Teams is really easy to use.

 

The interviewer will call you at your allotted time and you just need to make sure when you answer, that your mic and camera are both on. We want to see your friendly faces! There are many ways to ace your interviews. Make sure you know why you want to do your course and what makes you so passionate about it.

 

We will ask you various questions but there will be a focus on the 6 Cs.

 

[Six C's as noted by Karen: Caring, Compassion, Communication, Competence, Courage and Commitment.]

 

We will look at your current skills and any relevant experience and your attitude.

 

[Student smiling at laptop screen during a virtual interview.]

 

Come in with a positive, confident, can-do attitude, and tell us why you want to make a difference in people's lives.

 

[Karen on screen interviewing a student virtually.]

 

To find out more about our Health programme interviews, you can visit our course web pages.