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Top Ten Interview Tips
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Be on time and get the right location
Public transport and traffic is never predictable so always allow
more than enough time. Aim to be early as there is no harm waiting
in a near-by café. If you are unsure how long it will take
you, do a practice run and make sure you know where it is you are
actually going!
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Dress correctly
Ensure you are well presented and you look smart and professional
for any Interview. This will give the company the right impression,
so wear a suit or something similar.
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Have a good night's sleep
So that your mind is fully functioning, ensure you get a proper night's
sleep and you are fully relaxed and fresh in the morning. Take a bath
before bed and have a warm drink to help you go to sleep if you are
feeling nervous.
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First impressions count
From the moment you walk into the building, you must be polite and
friendly to everyone. Just because the lady at reception is greeting
you, they could still be influential in the company. Smile, look pleased
to be there and give a firm handshake to anyone you greet.
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Preparation - The Company & Job Role
Research about the company is imperative as you may get asked questions
about it. This shows you have done your homework and makes you look
like you are interested and enthusiastic about working at that particular
company. Also, make sure you know exactly what is required in the
job role and what it is you are applying for.
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Preparation - The Questions
Practice for the interview but do not memorise or over-rehearse. Get
a friend or colleague to do a mock interview with you to get used
to being asked questions and how you portray yourself to others. Prepare
a list of questions that you think might be asked and plan your answers.
A useful tip is to look at the job description - this should enable
you to define the qualities the recruiter is looking for and emphasise
the skills and experiences that you have which best demonstrate them
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Behaviour in the Interview
Here are some bullet points to think about when you are actually in
the Interview:
· Speak up, make sure you are clear and speak at a moderate
pace.
· Do not be too smarmy or over-familiar with the interviewer
· Build a rapport so the interviewer enjoys speaking to you.
· Make sure you understand the questions and if you are unsure,
clarify them.
· Avoid getting too technical or jargonistic - the interviewer
may not understand all of this.
· Give detailed answers and use practical examples to illustrate
your skills and abilities.
· Avoid waffling - be to the point and only talk about what
they have asked you for.
· Always try to tailor your answers to the job role you are
actually going for so that your skills reflect those they require.
· Do not bad mouth previous companies or members of staff.
· Do not lie - you are likely to get found out and it is
usually obvious through body language if someone is lying.
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Body language in the Interview
Avoid crossing your arms and legs and do not slouch or lean back in
your chair in a lazy fashion. Lean forward slightly to show you are
interested in speaking to them. Ensure you have good eye contact with
the interviewer and if there are multiple interviewers, never ignore
1 of them. Finally, try not to use hand gestures too much.
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Your Questions - The End
Always turn up with a list of questions in your head about what you
want to know from the company. Prepare for these, such as 'How many
other people are you interviewing?' 'How many staff do you employ?'
or 'When are you making final decisions?' etc. It makes you look keen
and eager.
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Remember it's a 2-way process
It is important to remember that the interview is a two-way process.
Although the company is trying to find the best candidate for the
position, at the same time you need to use the interview process to
assess if you want to work for that company. Try to ascertain if the
company culture and philosophy is one that you would be happy to work
in.
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