| Presented to you by The best way to make sure | | | | Where did I go Wrong?If you do fail to get the job, it is |
| everything goes smoothly at your interview is to be | | | | worthwhile phoning up and asking for a few pointers |
| prepared. This page should give you a helping hand to | | | | as to where you went wrong, and what skills you may |
| get ready for your interview. | | | | need to develop to succeed next time. |
| DressFirst impressions count. As much as many of us | | | | Here are some great tips for your job-interview: |
| would like to believe that we are unaffected by | | | | - Stress your achievements for each job listed in your |
| appearance this is not true for the majority. You should | | | | resume. |
| always dress appropriately and smartly for an | | | | - Always conduct yourself professionally (no slang |
| interview, paying attention to your appearance to | | | | language). |
| create the best impression. | | | | - Show enthusiasm with in replies and body language. |
| ResearchBe prepared. Try to get as much information | | | | - Do not answer questions with simply "Yes" or "No" |
| before the interview, on the job, company, and even | | | | be elaborative. |
| the people who will be interviewing you. Corporate | | | | - Do not show any negativity towards your past or |
| information is often readily available through the | | | | present employer. |
| Internet, either on the company’s own site. If the | | | | - Do not raise salary discussions on your first interview |
| technology approach fails, you can always phone the | | | | - this is usually done on the second interview. |
| company directly and request a copy of their | | | | |
| corporate and sales literature. | | | | Frequently Asked Job Interview Questions |
| PunctualityTurning up late creates a bad impression | | | | If you haven’t been to many interviews before, it |
| before you even start the interview. You should plan | | | | may be worthwhile preparing answers to some of the |
| to arrive with enough time to prepare yourself. | | | | following frequently asked questions: |
| Familiarize yourself with the journey beforehand, and if | | | | - Why should I hire you over any other candidate? |
| you need to find out how long it will take you to get to | | | | - How would you describe yourself? |
| your interview you can always do a practice run. | | | | - What are your major strengths? |
| Ask QuestionsYou should always have some | | | | - What are your major weaknesses? |
| questions prepared to ask your interviewer, not only to | | | | - Tell me about an achievement you made that you |
| show that you have a genuine interest in the company | | | | are particularly proud of. |
| and job, but also to help you evaluate them. Does the | | | | - What can you bring to this company? |
| company culture suit you, are there enough career | | | | - How do you feel about working additional hours? |
| progression opportunities, will you be given sufficient | | | | - Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? |
| training, or allowed enough independence? | | | | - What aspects of your last job did you enjoy the |
| What Should I Bring?Always bring spare copies of | | | | most? |
| your resume with you in case the interviewer | | | | - What aspects of your last job did you dislike most? |
| doesn’t have the latest version. This will | | | | - What are your hobbies and interests outside of |
| demonstrate to your prospective employer that you | | | | work? |
| are both professional and organized. You should also | | | | - Tell me about an occasion in your last job where you |
| bring a pad of paper and a pen (you may need to | | | | were faced with a particularly challenging problem. |
| complete a test or application form), a portfolio or | | | | How did you resolve this problem? |
| examples of your work, and for some positions, a | | | | - Why are you leaving your current job? |
| calculator. | | | | - Have you ever dismissed anyone before? |