Career Centre
General Points
- Double check the date time and place of the interview
- Ensure that you get there on time
- Take the company telephone number with you just in case you have a problem
- If you decide to pull out it is good manners to let the company and your agency know
- Plan your journey
- Ensure that mobile phones are turned off during the interview
- It could be useful to take along a photocopy of your passport or driving licence to prove identity, together with proof of qualifications, and work permit if you are a foreign national
- Remember that first impressions are important
Research
- Find out as much information as you can about the company and any group that they may belong to
- Visit the companies website which is likely to be a fount of information
- Ask for a copy of the job description. Companies do not always prepare one but it is always worth asking
The Interview
- Look the part – dress smartly and formally
- Give a firm handshake, make good eye contact and smile
- Sit upright in the chair
- Speak clearly and confidently
- Be attentive
- The interview will usually cover your experience – ensure that you are familiar with your CV – information about the company and the role and an opportunity for you to ask questions
- Listen carefully to what is being asked
- Make your answers concise and to the point – do not ramble
- Remember that the interview is an exploration for company and candidate. An eventual ‘marriage’ has to be right for both of you
- Be enthusiastic