PREPARING FOR INTERVIEW

We all know that
we are judged
in the first 30 seconds.
MAKE IT COUNT

• Be clean
• Well groomed
• Smart and suitably dressed
• Good shoes
• Firm, but not excessive handshake
• Smile

All of the above
may seem obvious,
but it is essential to
prepare well

• Be on time. They might not be interested if you cannot be relied upon to be punctual.
• Be quietly confident - and assured - even if you don't feel it!
• Be a good listener and be genuinely interested in what is said to you. Your replies count!
• Imagine you are in the employer's shoes. How would you wish a candidate to appear?
• What you may lack in experience, make up for in confidence and enthusiasm.
• You will be expected to ask about any aspect of the job you feel unclear about.
• Be honest about any genuine difficulties that the job may throw up for you.

• Utilise your good qualities, be kind, gracious and understanding, even if the employer is late, aggravating or rude. It's possible he/she is testing your people handling skills.
• When asked your reasons for leaving a position, always make positive replies. Never speak disparagingly about a previous employer.
• Be prepared for any awkward questions you may be asked i.e. "Are you prepared to travel?"
  " Would you be available to start right away?"
• Remember what you've put in your CV, you may be asked questions.
• Pick out key experience you have stated in your CV that would be relevant to the job.
• Think of what attracted you to the vacancy and explain why you are interested in this particular job or company.
• Try to get some idea when the employer will be able to make a decision on whether you've been successful in your application.
• They may tell you how many others have applied, or if they are going to short list for a second interview.

Always finish on a high
note of pleasant
anticipation, a
smile and a
handshake.