{"content":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003EAfter all that, you\u2019ve made it to interview! Nice one.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThere\u2019s no specific place to mention Scouts\u0026nbsp;in an interview, as\u0026nbsp;each one\u0026nbsp;will be different.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EHowever, you could aim to use your Scouts examples and experiences in your answers. You may want to use the STAR method to help you answer the questions, too.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"gridType":"accordion","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","showExpand":true,"items":[{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EDepending on the question you may want to use the STAR method. You can use the STAR method in interviews, on CVs or cover letters, or when writing application forms.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou can use the STAR method to structure the examples you give to questions, especially in interviews. It can be used for examples in previous employment, while volunteering, from personal experiences or from hobbies.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EThe STAR method helps you to give clear, concise and short answers, using examples to\u00A0highlight particular skills and qualities you have. 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I relayed the successful methods to my group and district, who then used my methods to help support their own recruitment.\u003C/p\u003E","label":"An example using the STAR method"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Cp\u003EOur top tips are:\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EPractise using common interview questions, such as the ones we\u0027ve added below.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EResearch the job, as well as the organisation, before your interview.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECheck the address, interviewer name and interview time, and organise how you\u0027ll get there. 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