Interview Time
Aim to arrive at your interview destination as early as possible- preferably fifteen minutes before. Arriving late to an interview is definitely going to have a negative effect on your chances of being successful. If an unexpected problem such as a road closure or illness does occur always ring the interviewer at the earliest possible opportunity to tell them you will be late. Give the interviewer the chance to reschedule at his or her convenience.
Make sure your mobile phone is switched off before you enter the interview premises, this goes without saying.
If you are offered an application form to fill in then always try to fill it in to the best of your ability, don't allow yourself to make the mistake of thinking your CV will do all the advertising of yourself you need.
Make an effort to greet the interviewer formally and that you know in advance how to pronounce their name. Offering a firm handshake and a smile immediately gives a good impression.
Once you reach the interview room don't sit down until a seat is offered, try to remain sitting as upright as possible in order not to slouch.
Always try to keep eye contact going with the interviewer, stay focussed on what is being said to you rather than what you want to say next. It is also perfectly reasonable to take a moment to think through your response. Give detail but be sure not to ramble, stick to your point.
Let the interviewer lead the interview and if you are unsure of something always feel free to ask for more detail.
Have a little speech prepared for when you are asked about your career highs and lows and be sure to memorise any facts and figure related to your major achievements.
Try to avoid answering questions with just a 'yes' or 'no' response. Try to elaborate on your answers where possible.
Whatever you do, do not lie in the interview. Lies are always unravelled and a sure fire way to trip yourself up.
Aim to arrive at your interview destination as early as possible- preferably fifteen minutes before. Arriving late to an interview is definitely going to have a negative effect on your chances of being successful. If an unexpected problem such as a road closure or illness does occur always ring the interviewer at the earliest possible opportunity to tell them you will be late. Give the interviewer the chance to reschedule at his or her convenience.
Make sure your mobile phone is switched off before you enter the interview premises, this goes without saying.
If you are offered an application form to fill in then always try to fill it in to the best of your ability, don't allow yourself to make the mistake of thinking your CV will do all the advertising of yourself you need.
Make an effort to greet the interviewer formally and that you know in advance how to pronounce their name. Offering a firm handshake and a smile immediately gives a good impression.
Once you reach the interview room don't sit down until a seat is offered, try to remain sitting as upright as possible in order not to slouch.
Always try to keep eye contact going with the interviewer, stay focussed on what is being said to you rather than what you want to say next. It is also perfectly reasonable to take a moment to think through your response. Give detail but be sure not to ramble, stick to your point.
Let the interviewer lead the interview and if you are unsure of something always feel free to ask for more detail.
Have a little speech prepared for when you are asked about your career highs and lows and be sure to memorise any facts and figure related to your major achievements.
Try to avoid answering questions with just a 'yes' or 'no' response. Try to elaborate on your answers where possible.
Whatever you do, do not lie in the interview. Lies are always unravelled and a sure fire way to trip yourself up.
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