Video Scripts: Managers

Below is a bank of questions that we have found to be critical pieces of information which bosses want to know about their potential employees.

Select the most appropriate and most flattering questions which will highlight your best attributes and answer them in a comfortable, relaxed way which shows who you really are!

Below the bank of questions we have provided 1 example for each job type but remember, YOU are an individual so make this presentation your own!!

Background:

Given that you are launching into these types of roles for the first time, or with minimal experience, qualifications to bring to the table, personality and dedication is key to catching your potential employer's eye. Their main concern is going to be whether they invest time and money into training you and you leave after a short time, or don't turn up, or change your mind half-way through finding this career is not for you. So what you need to portray in your presentation is how serious you are about seeing this apprenticeship / trainee program to the end and why your personality traits will make you good in this role.

Questions:

What is your name?
What apprenticeship or traineeship are you after?
Why?
What do you know about this job role?
Where do you see yourself in the future?
Have you had any exposure to this type of work?
What made you choose this career?
What are you like as a person and what will this bring to the job role?
Why would you see this apprenticeship / traineeship through to the end?
Why would a company want to bring you on board?
Do you have any relevant or related skills, qualifications or experience which you feel will relate to the job role you are after?
Do you have the available time to commit to the full length of this program?

Sample Script:

My name is Dave Smith; I am looking at starting my career on the electrical industry. Therefore, I'm ready to get started as an electrician apprentice as soon as possible. I attend trade school at nights and will finish with my certification in December of this year. I have been doing work experience at Bells Electrical assisting in installing, repairing, and testing electrical lines in residential and commercial buildings for the past six months. I would appreciate the opportunity to discuss how my education and experience will be helpful to you.