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Interview Tips & Advice

Maximise your chances of interview success

Step 1 – The Basics

  • Know where the location is beforehand
  • Build in extra travel time
  • Arrive 5 minutes early, no more. Walk around the block if necessary
  • Dress professionally and appropriately
  • Introduce yourself with your name
  • No limp handshakes
  • Address the interviewer formally (Mr/Ms) until invited to use their first name
  • Sit straight and upright, gentlemen – no spread legs
  • Smile and make eye contact

Step 2 – The Interview

  • Speak clearly, not too fast or too quietly
  • Listen carefully to the question being asked
  • If you don’t understand a question, ask for clarification
  • Answer the question asked
  • Do not digress

Step 3 – Enthusiasm and Confidence

  • Show your interest and enthusiasm about this opportunity
  • Demonstrate your abilities and confidence in yourself

Step 4 – Sell Yourself

  • Make  positive statements e.g. I am performance driven
  • Back up your answers with facts, examples and achievements
  • Don’t answer ‘What are your weaknesses’ questions by using the cliché of turning it into a positive
  • Be honest, show how you learned from a weakness or mistake and the steps you took to improve/rectify
  • Volunteer additional information the interviewer may not have asked about

Step 5 – Reasons for Interviewing

  • Prepare your answers beforehand for this type of question
  • Don’t bad mouth your current employer or job
  • Focus on the positive
  • Tell the interviewer why you are pursuing this position e.g. challenge, growth, promotion etc.

Step 6 – Ask Good Questions

  • Show you have done your research
  • Ask questions about the duties and company/employer
  • Who are the people/positions you would interact with and report to?
  • Are there things they want implemented or improved?
  • Ask what results they expect to see at 3 months and 6 months in
  • Try for 3 or 4 good questions. Be mindful of the interviewer’s time
  • Ask what it will take to be successful in this position

Step 7 – Do Not

  • Ask about pay or benefits in the first interview, unless asked
  • Never fudge, mislead or attempt to lie – you will be found out at some point
  • If you were let go from your last job, give a quick, honest answer
  • Perhaps offer a reference to support you
  • Do not interrupt the interviewer
  • Do not try to take control of the interview

Step 8 – Closing the Interview

  • Be sure to thank the interviewer for their consideration and time
  • Express your genuine interest in the role
  • If you wish, ask when you might expect to hear something
  • Shake hands
  • Follow up with a thank you note or email if appropriate.

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