CIWM Fellow and centre councillor Gill Mulroe, offers her top tips for anyone undertaking their Chartered Resources and Waste Manager interview.
1 – Check your tech and log-in early to see that everything is working okay
2 – If you have anyone in the house working from home, ask if they would disconnect from the Wi-Fi on their devices to ensure you have the best connection possible
3 – If you are back in the office, put a sign on your door and ask to not be disturbed during your interview, and check with IT to see if they anticipate any outages
4 – Brush up on key topics in the sector
5 – Go over your presentation – 10 minutes is your allowance. I suggest a presentation on something you’re passionate about and shows your passion for the waste sector
6 – Ensure you know the topic inside and out. Chances are there will be questions afterwards. You may also be teaching your interviewers something new
7 – If you don’t know an answer to a question, don’t try to guess. Let the panel know you do not know
8 – Dry throat is a thing. Have a glass of water ready – but don’t knock it over onto your computer!
9 – Research your panel of interviewers – it’s nothing like Dragons’ Den or The Apprentice so enjoy the experience
10 – Use this time to show the panel why you want this and how important this is to you
11 – Be a beacon for your own personal ‘brand’ and embody the standards that represent being a chartered member. In a nutshell, just be brilliant.
