Interviewing for Lectureships
Information and Booking
Tutor: Dr Liz Elvidge, Head of Postdoc and Fellows Development, Imperial College London
For: Research fellows at Imperial, free of charge. Postdocs will be added to the waiting list. Not available externally.
Please note: Absences and cancellations with less than 5 working days' notice will result in a £100 charge.
Duration: One day
Dates:
2023:
Tuesday 21 February, 09.30-16.30, in person
More information will become available closer to the day of the course.
Who should attend
One of the keys to success in securing a lectureship position is preparation for your interview in order to make the most of that opportunity and feel confident of success. You will discover how to be knowledgeable and confident in your interview without relying on tricks or manipulative techniques. This workshop aims to take candidates from average to outstanding by maximising their ability to answer lectureship interview questions. This session includes mock interviews and a Q&A.
Key areas
- Discover what panels are looking for in lectureship interviews
- Learn how to answer lectureship questions confidently and successfully
- Understand the mindset both the interviewers and interviewees have and how this holds the key to unlocking interview success
- Practice predicting interview questions with accuracy
Further information: Priority for this course will be given to fellows.