Interview Tips

Preparation

• Confirm time and location, including nearby landmarks
• Undertake research on the company and their competitors - starting with their website
• Find out from your consultant the style of interview that will be conducted - 
  • a casual initial meeting and/or coffee or
  • a structured behavioural interview which typically has questions like... Describe a situation where you have been under pressure and how did you handle it ?
• Familiarise yourself with your resume, ready to answer questions
• Read the job description and make notes of your relevant experience
• Rehearse some of the more common questions such as:
  • Why were you attracted to this position
  • What do you know about your company
  • What are your strengths
  • What areas do you think you can improve
  • What can you bring to this role
  • Tell me why I should choose you for this position

The Interview

• Plan to arrive early and turn off your mobile phone before you get there
• Greet your interviewer with a hand shake and a smile
• Maintain eye contact throughout the interview
• Make sure you're answering the question asked
• Don't make derogatory remarks about present or former employers
• Have confidence in yourself and this will project onto others
• Try to provide examples of your relevant experience where possible
• Close the interview by telling the interviewer you want the job and thank them for their time