Preparing for an interview
It’s normal to feel nervous when you have an interview because you want to do your best. Last-minute job interview preparations are important. This can give you the best chance of getting the job. Read our guides to see how you can improve your performance and you’ll walk into the interview confident you’ll be successful.
Preparing for an interview
1. Before the interview
– Review your CV and application form;
– Consider how you’ll explain problematic aspects of your CV, such as leaving an employer;
– Research the news, trends, competitors, history and opportunities of the organisation and its job sector;
– Read the organisation’s website, social media profiles and key literature (e.g. business plan, financial reports and corporate social responsibility strategy), ensuring that you’re prepared to share your views and ideas;
– Anticipate potential questions and prepare answers accordingly;
– Prepare questions to ask the interviewer;
– Fully understand the role that you’re applying for by revisiting the job description, identifying what skills, interests and experiences the employer is looking for;
– Contact your references, alerting them that you’ll be interviewing and that they may receive a call;
– Choose your outfit the night before, getting plenty of sleep and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption. On the day, eat a good, healthy breakfast and avoid too much caffeine.
2. What to take
– Mobile phone;
– CV, letter of application and interview invitation;
– The job description and person specification;
– Photo ID (e.g. passport or driving licence);
– Pen and notepad;
– Exam certificates, examples of your work, and any further evidence of your past successes;
– Details of the person that you must ask for upon arrival;
– An A-Z street map, or at least the postcode of the organisation so that you can search Google Maps on your mobile phone;
– Money. ^_^
3. How to make a good impression at a job interview
– Wear smart business attire with comfortable, polished shoes;
– Relax and sit naturally, but without slouching in your chair or leaning on the desk;
– Show your hands, as this is a sign of honesty;
– Highlight your best attributes, experiences and achievements, based around the skills that you’ve identified as important to the organisation, and evidencing them with practical examples;
– Let your personality shine: inform your interviewers that you’re available to answer any follow-up questions;
– Give a firm handshake to your interviewers before and after;
– Don’t badmouth any previous employers;
– Display positive body language, speaking clearly, smiling frequently and retaining eye-contact;
– Be well-mannered with any staff that you meet before the interview;
– Avoid talking about any personal problems;
– Answer questions clearly and concisely;
– Ask relevant, thought-provoking questions at appropriate moments, as this can show that you’re genuinely interested in the role and really listening to the interviewer.
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