| To get a job, you are most probably going to have to | | | | current management. You are likely to be asked what |
| attend an interview. Pretty much everyone has had a | | | | you know about the company, and demonstrating that |
| job interview in some form or another at some point in | | | | you have done your homework is a good way to |
| their lives. It is the most vital part of any job application | | | | impress. Also ensure you have thoroughly considered |
| process as it is where the employer gets to judge you | | | | every aspect of the role you are applying for, and are |
| face to face. Because it is such a significant event, | | | | able to give examples of times when you have |
| most people get very nervous as they are fearful of | | | | demonstrated each skill required in the person |
| rejection, but if you follow some guidelines and have | | | | specification. |
| an idea of what the interviewer expects from you, it | | | | Interview practice also helps. You could ask a friend or |
| does not have to be an ordeal, and you can stand a | | | | family to assist you with a role play. The could play the |
| much better chance of securing the job you want. | | | | role of the interviewer and ask you several questions. |
| First impressions count for a lot, that is a fact. Although | | | | This helps you practice you answers and get used to |
| a job interview is centred around your skills, | | | | being interviewed, so when the real interview takes |
| experience, and ability to perform the job role, your | | | | place, you will feel much more at ease. |
| appearance will also play a major deciding factor, | | | | During the interview, ensure you speak clearly and |
| either consciously or subconsciously in the interviewers | | | | remain calm. Try to keep good eye contact with the |
| mind. You should ensure that you are smart and | | | | interviewer, and avoid shifting around in your seat as |
| formally dressed. Do not try to make a fashion | | | | this gives out a negative appearance. Answer the |
| statement, plain business dress is ideal. Ensure you are | | | | questions accurately and concisely, it is always good |
| well groomed, paying particular attention to your hair, | | | | to avoid waffling. It is a good idea to have a couple of |
| and ensuring that your clothes are neat and wrinkle | | | | short questions for the interviewer prepared, as you |
| free. | | | | are likely to be asked if you have any questions at the |
| You should also ensure that you have prepared | | | | end of the interview. Having some questions prepared |
| thoroughly for your interview. Research the company, | | | | always indicates that you have an interest in the role. |
| paying particular attention to the background and | | | | |