Interview Tips


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Top tips for interviews:

Dress To Impress: First impressions set the tone for the interview and indicate that you understand the organisations style and how to fit in. Initial impressions do count!

Arrive 5 Mins Early: Arriving on time or late can be seen as ill-prepared, whilst too early could cause interviewer disruption. Arriving with a short time to spare will help you relax and compose your thoughts - plan for your journey and if you arrive too early then wait before proceeding to reception.

A Confident Sell:Candidates must sell themselves for performance and skills. Be careful not to over sell skills or exaggerate skills.

Work Examples:A portfolio or examples are an ideal way of showing technical or creative experience. Be prepared for a short test to demonstrate ability - it may just happen!

Strong Preparation:Find out about the Company; products, services, markets, competitors, strategies and current activities. With this info prepare good questions to ask.

Be Flexible:Try to be flexible with Interview times and employment start dates.

Questions you could ask yourself to help prepare:

  • Why should you be hired over someone else?
  • Why are you leaving your current job?
  • What are your strengths and weaknesses?
  • Can you discuss your major achievements?
  • What are your personal interests outside of work?

Please download our free 'tips & techniques' guides here,

  •  Download ' Job Interviews Tips and Techniques'

  • Download ' Sample Interview Questions and Answers'

  • Download ' Sample Interviews Letters and Templates'

  • Download ' Second Interview Guidelines'

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