Interview Tips

Remember that as well as you being interviewed by the employer, it is also an opportunity for you to interview them. Helpful tips would include: 

• Prepare effectively by gathering information on the company and have an array of questions to ask.
• Make sure you arrive at least 10 minutes early.
• Conduct a firm handshake.
• Maintain confident eye contact.
• Listen thoroughly and answer the questions asked.
• Control the interview with questions and structure.
• Prepare more than one answer for strengths and weaknesses questions.
• Inquire as to what they are looking for and sell your own features and benefits as to how you can adhere to these requirements.
• Support what you say with fact such as figures, revenues and targets etc.
• Always provide evidence to your claims with examples and proof.
• Prepare examples for scenario based questions .
• Question the decision making process.
• Ask for feedback and overcome any reservations they may have.
• Finally ask for a 2nd interview and/or the job.