Beat the Recession - 10 Top Tips For Job Interview Success

You may have landed an interview for your dream job5. Get enough sleep
(well done!), or you may be working towards a newYes we all know this, but it's worth repeating and it will
job. Either way, your future depends on the outcomepay off as in the interview you will feel fresh and alert.
of your job interview, so your preparation for the day6. Eat!
is absolutely vital. Take the time to prepare and jobFor a morning interview have some breakfast , even
success is round the corner.you don't feel hungry. This will pay off during the
Here are 10 top tips for maximum interview success.interview in keeping you alert and your energy levels
Heed them and you have a great chance of gettingup. For afternoon interviews avoid a heavy lunch, as
hired, ignore them at your peril!this can make you feel sluggish. Sharp thinking and
Backgroundenergy is vital on the big day.
1. Understand the roleConvey the right impression
Examine the published job description in detail. Take7. Look the part
time to really understand what the company is lookingAs far as possible, dress appropriately for the role and
for in a new employee for this role. i.e. the companyorganization. Veer on the side of conservative. For
and job requirements. Think about how you meetmen this normally means a dark blue or grey business
these requirements, and more importantly how you willsuit with white shirt and an appropriately coordinating
benefit the company once you are hired.tie. For women, who have a lot more choice,
2. Do your background researchconservative colors, tailored clothes and business like
Collect as much information as possible about theappearance is the key.
company before the interview. Consider the company8. Smell the part!
website, the annual report and press releases. SearchA strange thing to mention possibly, but perfume and
in Google for snippets about the company, and get upcologne and after shave products should be used with
to date on any current news which may impact theirmoderation, and should not overpower the interviewer.
business.It's often overlooked how people react to smell. A
3.Consider the 'big picture'strong overpowering smell can create a negative
Take your research further into the environment inperception and it can take a lot of work to overcome.
which the company operates. Use the web andA subtle aroma can create a positive feeling, which of
relevant trade journals to assess the impact of thingscourse is what you're after.
such as environment, economics, health and safety,9. Be polite
competition, new initiatives, industry research and so on.Of course you will be polite and friendly to the
Jot down some talking points that demonstrate yourinterviewer, smile, extend a firm handshake, and look
knowledge of the industry as a whole, and behim or her in the eye. Also consider any administrative
prepared to discuss the key points.staff you encounter. They wield a great deal of
Practicalitiespower, and often give their impressions of a you to
4. Timing on the daytheir supervisor, if even in an indirect way.
No need to overstate, but you must be punctual. So if10. Be confident
you don't know the location well then do a 'dummy-run'Having arrived on time, feeling fully prepared and
of the journey at the time of the day the interview isknowledgeable about the company, plus a positive
scheduled for. This will lessen the likelihood of traffic orfeeling about your appearance and demeanour, now is
transport delays. Charge your cell phone and enter theyour chance to shine. Be confident (but not
contact details of the company in case theover-confident) and demonstrate what you can do for
unavoidable happens.the company and the job is yours for the taking.