Interview Preparation

Below are the list of things i must do to ensure I'm on the right track for the upcoming interview.

First and foremost thing to do. It's essential to have knowledge about the company as they might ask to see if I have any knowledge about their company.

It's important to know what the job offers and what the recruiters are looking for and what I'm expected to do while doing the job.

A list of all employability skills i have such asgood communication, decision making, problem solving, analytical skills etc.

A list of all the skills i gained after joining the HND course should be made. For example, good IT skills, good report writing skills, interpersonal skills etc.

Prepare a couple of questions for the interviewer to get them thinking I'm confident and interested in joining their company.

It's very important to have a good breakfast on the day of interview. This will enable me to think properly and look sharp and energetic.

Always important to look fresh and good on interview. It's also a fee good factor.

Very important to dress smart and look professional on the day of interview. It will give the interviewers a good impression.

this is a must. All required documents such as CV, application form should be put nicely in a folder for the interviewers to see if they demand it.

Leave the house earlier then normal in-case anything bad happens on the way, this will give me some extra time to get to the venue on time.

Visualising the whole process in head helps boost confidence and make a person better. This will make me ready to face the interviewers with a positive approach.

It's important to check the weather and if it's an issue in order to go to the venue. If yes, then the interviewers should be informed immediately.

Trains often get detailed or cancelled. So it's important to keep that in mind and check the timetables.

Always important to keep the day to day affairs and trends of the business world. Interviewers often ask to see if the interviewee is up to date with the news or not.

Couple of question can be written down in a piece paper. This will show the interviewers that the interviewee has intent.

Always important to rehearse how I'm going to answer the question interviewers are going to ask me. This will make me feel more confident and comfortable.

A good night sleep is a must. This will keep my mind and body fresh and I'll be at my very best during the interview. A good night sleep plays a big part in a successful interview.

Say hello to the interviewers, shake hands and ask how they are. This will give them a good impression about me.

Being positive in the interview will attract the recruiters to hire me. I will feel better and confident while answering the questions.

It's important to be fluent while speaking. Everyone gets nervous. But the nervousness can be easily hidden by being fluent.

Keeping good eye contact is important because interviewers then wont lose interest and the conversation would then be lively.

Smiling and being positive will give them the impression that I'm really into that job and I'm confident and excited and want to be a part of the company.

Questions like 'can you please tell me a bit more about the job; and 'so how you finding your job here'. These questions will give them a good impression and make them realise I'm an active person.