| No doubt you'll have heard the phase "failing to | | | | interviews knowing little and sometimes nothing about |
| prepare is preparing to fail". This is as true for | | | | the Company or what they will be doing day to day in |
| interviews as anything else. | | | | the job for which they are applying. Not only will you |
| Prepare well and you will improve your chances of | | | | be prepared, but you'll look professional too, right at the |
| success. | | | | start. Ask to refer to your notes in the interview just to |
| Research shows that people who prepare well for | | | | show you have prepared! |
| interviews: | | | | - Plan your arrival and your clothes/appearance. Do |
| - Feel more relaxed | | | | not create a bad first impression. What you say will |
| - Know what the job is about | | | | count for more with most interviewers, but why give |
| - Anticipate most of the questions they will be asked | | | | them anything to worry about. |
| - Have answers prepared for those questions that | | | | - Write down likely questions and suitable answers. |
| show them in their best light | | | | This is key. Too many interviewees fail because they |
| - Sell themselves most effectively | | | | do not expect and are therefore not prepared for |
| - Come out of the interview feeling they did their best | | | | certain questions. |
| Here is our list of things you need to cover: | | | | - List some questions to ask. Even if you have none, |
| - Research the Company and job and make notes. | | | | ask at least 1. It shows you are genuinely interested |
| You would be surprised how many people arrive for | | | | and serious about choosing the right position. |