Just 5 weeks after its launch, web-based interview skills development site Interview Guru has announced that more than 1,000 people have already signed up as users. Excellent sales have come from group licences to schools as well as a number of individual licence purchases.
The first school customer was Frankfurt International School, followed quickly by Dulwich College, Jersey Girls College, Dr Challoner’s Grammar School, Garth Hill College, Uppingham School, Alleyn’s School, Singapore American School, Vienna International School and several more. Interview Guru is unique in its relevance to anyone about to go through the process of a selection interview for work or university admission.
Central to the resource is an engaging four-step e-learning programme, in which users follow two candidates – Hannah and Zak – on their interview journeys. Using a proven learning format, each step contains a high-quality video, a set of background notes and a quiz. There are additional companion videos in which experts from sectors including human resources, corporate management, law, medicine, psychology, hospitality and publishing discuss the many aspects of interview performance - and what they expect from the candidates.
Elsewhere on the website, human resources experts have compiled a database of frequently-used interview questions, with explanations on what they mean and detailed advice on what candidates might consider including in their answers.
The site also exploits the power of social networking, giving users the opportunity to share their own interview experiences and to pass on relevant advice to others. There are tips on creating a great CV, how to feed your brain as well as your body on interview day, and how to deal with the inevitable stress that goes with the interview process.
The resource is being sold initially via annual site licences to schools, universities and any interested organisation. Start-up site licences start as low as £365 for up to 100 users. Individual purchase options will be available very shortly at a price of £24.50 including VAT. Professor Cary Cooper, who headed the Interview Guru development team and who presents the core e-Learning programme, said: “Interview Guru is a top quality, professional programme at an amazing price.
With so many people competing for job vacancies, work experience placements, gap year opportunities and university places, it’s so important to understand the process of being memorable for the right reasons. Interview Guru is all about helping people to be themselves and to show them how to recognise the opportunities and pitfalls they are sure to find in the world of recruitment and selection.
We offer a free seven-day trial of Interview Guru for those interested in site licences. If you would like to receive the demo please send an email to info@interviewguru.co.uk or call 0845 163 1553.
