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- Be
clear when, where and on which day the interview is going to take place.
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- Ask
to be sent directions or a map. Find out about parking or the nearest station
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- Find
out the names and job titles of the people who will be interviewing.
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- It’s
also a good idea to get an idea of how long the interview will take.
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- Review
your CV before your interview. Decide what your main strengths are, but
similarly, identify some weaknesses and have a phrase ready for countering them
in a positive way.
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- Research
the company. The easiest place to start your research is on the internet, but
other useful sources of information include reference libraries, company
reports and marketing or publicity literature. Find out about the company’s
products or services, locations, number of employees etc.
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- Look
again at the job description; you will need to show that your experience can
benefit the company
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- Think
about the kind of questions you are likely to be
asked and prepare answers. link to section ‘questions you may be asked’
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- Write
a list of questions you want to ask about the
company or job and take it with you to the interview
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- Think
about your image. You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
Decide what to wear in advance and make sure your clothes are clean and
presentable.
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- Plan
your journey. Remember to allow time for traffic disruptions, parking etc.
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- First
and foremost, arrive on time. Ensure you know the name of the person you are
seeing.
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- When
greeted by the interviewer, your handshake should be firm. Sit down when
invited, be alert and enthusiastic. Sit upright but relaxed and try not to
fidget. Do not fold your arms across your chest; be open to the interviewer.
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- Your
smile should be natural and your voice should convey enthusiasm. Be wary of
talking too much; as a general guide, you should be contributing about 50% of
the conversation. Similarly, try not to talk too quickly.
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- Keep
regular eye contact, but do not stare. Try not to look at your watch or out of
the window as this will imply you are not interested and can be very
distracting for the interviewer.
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- Most
importantly, be confident and positive.
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- At
the end of the interview, thank the interviewer for their time and make your
exit gracefully!
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