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.