DCT Study Day - Communication Skills and Interview Techniques (NW150107)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectInterview Skills
DescriptionCommunication Skills and Interview Techniques
VenueDenhill House, Manchester - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 7 January 2015, 09:00 to 16:00
LecturersMs Carol Brown & Mr Bob Caren  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee Year 1

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topic Not a core topic
CateringRefreshments
CPD hours6:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To develop communication skills and help prepare students for interviews and presentations
Objectives

During the session, students will

  • Reflect on the purpose and structure of interviews and presentations and the effective use of soft skills to enhance performance in both situations
  • Consider a framework for preparing for interviews and presentations
  • Practice presentations and analyse interview performance

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the session, students should be able to

  • Plan and prepare for interviews and presentations using a preparation framework
  • Identify skills and techniques that they can use to improve their performance in interviews and presentations
  • Build rapport with interviewers and audiences
  • Identify further sources of skills support and help in preparing for presentations and interviews