| These notes are intended as an additional aid for | | | | locations and size. |
| candidates who are preparing for an interview | | | | Once you have completed your research speak to |
| arranged through ID Search & Selection. This is | | | | your consultant regarding any questions that may have |
| not a definitive resource but can hopefully provide | | | | arisen or ask them to provide more detailed |
| guidance for interview tips and technique that may | | | | information on a point of interest. Now you know what |
| prove useful whatever your level of seniority, although | | | | the company are looking for, you should start to |
| depending upon the stage of your career, much of this | | | | formulate responses to likely questions. |
| information may have become second nature. | | | | The Basics: |
| The interview stage of the recruitment process is | | | | Dress appropriately – you may be an ambassador |
| where you have the opportunity to “sell” | | | | for their company in the future – show them how |
| yourself to the prospective company and vice versa. | | | | well turned out you can be. If in any doubt, dress up |
| This is the time for highlighting your skills and abilities to | | | | rather than down – don’t underestimate the |
| the employer and satisfying any questions that you | | | | importance of presentation and posture. |
| have about them. | | | | Be punctual for the interview (5/10 minutes before your |
| Preparing for interview: | | | | appointment). Make sure you have planned your route, |
| Preparation is crucial - do your homework. Go through | | | | and left more than enough time for your journey. If you |
| the job spec thoroughly and interrogate each point | | | | arrive too early, relax and gather your thoughts nearby, |
| requirement against your own qualifications / | | | | rather than announcing yourself to the company. |
| experience / skills / knowledge so that you are aware | | | | Be sure to know your interviewer’s name and job |
| of where your strengths and weaknesses lie with | | | | title. |
| regards to the role. | | | | Make sure your mobile is OFF before entering the |
| Take time to research and read through all the | | | | interview room. |
| information that you can find about the company; their | | | | For further information contact ID Search & |
| website will be a good place to start, but there may be | | | | Selection and we will do our very best to help. ID |
| other information available, brochures, press articles | | | | Search & Selection, 32 Station Appraoch, West |
| etc. Familiarise yourself with their brands, services and | | | | Byfleet, KT14 6NF 01932 797963. |
| clients as well as their company structure, office | | | | |