| Attending a job interview requires careful preparation. | | | | appointment is inexcusable as it indicates you are |
| The more you prepare the more confident and | | | | unreliable. It is far better to err on the safe side and be |
| informed you will be, increasing your chances of | | | | an hour early rather than five minutes late. If you are |
| creating a good impression. It is vital that your first | | | | too early you can always brush up your interview |
| impression leaves the interviewer feeling positive about | | | | preparation, have a coffee or go for a walk until the |
| you. In some cases it's the only opportunity you will | | | | appointed time. |
| have to impress the interviewer with your knowledge | | | | When you enter the office where the interview is |
| and skills, so make the most of it. There are no second | | | | being held, show that you're at ease, smile at and offer |
| chances. | | | | a handshake to the interviewer. Wait until you are |
| Some of the most important things to remember are:- | | | | asked before you sit down and hold on to any papers |
| Be sure you know the exact location of the interview | | | | or brief case you carrying until you're actually sitting |
| and where to report when you arrive. | | | | down. Never put any of your belongings onto the desk |
| Recheck the job requirements. Become familiar with | | | | or table at which the interviewers are seated. Assume |
| the requirements of your potential employer | | | | a polite expression and don't slouch. Once you have |
| Have all your paperwork to hand that maybe required | | | | met the interviewer(s) and the introductions are |
| including any references. | | | | completed you can now relax. Take a look round, be |
| Prepare your answers to anticipated questions. You | | | | observant, interested and alert. |
| know the job requirements so think of other questions | | | | Now is the chance to show how proficient and |
| which may be asked about you and such as your | | | | experienced you are. This is the moment to exhibit |
| ideas, opinions and general interests. | | | | your professionalism along with your knowledge and |
| Do some research on the Company which is recruiting. | | | | skills. If there's a question you don't understand ask for |
| This is important. It will enable you to ask pertinent | | | | it to be repeated. If you still don't understand the |
| questions, proving that you are sufficiently interested in | | | | question say so. If the interviewer outlines a problem |
| the company by having spent time and effort in | | | | within their company offer a solution, or at least make |
| gleaning as much information as possible about it. Such | | | | a suggestion on how the problem may be overcome. |
| research reflects a keen enthusiasm for the job on | | | | Always be positive, accurate and clear. Showing these |
| offer. | | | | attributes helps to convince the interviewer that you |
| Try not to display any signs of nervousness. Always | | | | have self control, a requirement for any person who |
| be confident and positive and be clear and concise in | | | | needs to exercise control in the workplace. To add to |
| your answers to questions. Self assurance rather than | | | | your credibility always ask questions about the |
| arrogance is often the key to a successful interview. | | | | company, its plans and past performance in addition to |
| On no account resort to "waffle". It will only make you | | | | what developments are due to take place. Also ask |
| look foolish. There are several things you can do to | | | | what your prospects will be if you prove you have the |
| make the interview pleasant and successful, depending | | | | ability to control, develop and improve on the current |
| on your approach. | | | | job under offer. |
| When you attend an interview always take care with | | | | At the end of the interview you will be told you'll be |
| your dress. Dress smartly without being overdressed | | | | informed of the outcome. Thank the interviewer(s) for |
| or too casual. We have mentioned before the need to | | | | their attention and time and confirm you are still |
| appear confident and it is essential to appear confident | | | | interested in the job (if you are) before you leave. |
| when first meeting the person or persons who are | | | | The above points will help you to perform well at a job |
| carrying out the interview. As we have said you only | | | | interview. Think about them and apply them and you'll |
| get the one chance to make a good impression. It is | | | | have a considerable advantage over all the other |
| particularly important to be punctual. Being late for an | | | | applicants. |