The Interview Process

Preparation

Company Research

Finding out information about the company you are interviewing for will show that you have a genuine interest in working for the company.

Anticipate Interviewer Questions

Preparing for questions you expect to be asked will allow you to have answers at the ready, ensure you think carefully about good examples you could use to back up what you are saying.

Plan Attire

You must ensure that you look presentable for your interview as the first impression you make will be very important. Getting the clothes you plan to wear ready a night before is preferable as this would avoid any problems arising before your interview.

Travel and Time keeping

Planning your journey is imperative to prevent time wasting and getting lost. This will also prevent you from being late.

Have Relevant Documentation

Take a copy of your C.V, application and any certificates or awards as evidence of what you have attained.

Plan Your Questions

Think of a few questions you would like to ask the interviewer(s) as this demonstrates that are keen to learn more about the organisation and ob position.

The Interview

Arrive Early

Arriving early gives you a chance to organise yourself before going into the interview.

Convey Confidence

Answering with confidence will allow the interviewer(s) to accept your answers as informed and true.

Show Egerness & Interest

It is important to demonstrate you are keen for the job opportunity.

Maintain Posture

Avoid slouching and negative body language because this will portray that you do not wish to be at the interview.

Thank Interviewer

Thanking the interviewer(s) for the opportunity to be seen by them as this depicts that you are courteous.

Application

Understand Instructions

Follow instructions of the application to detail so that you have a better likelihood of moving on to the next stage of the process.

Complete Accurately

Ensure no spelling or grammar mistakes have been made.

Provide Evidence

If there is any additional materials requested by the recruiters make sure this available alongside the application.

Send Appropriately

Subtopic

Cover letter and C.V

Up To Date

Ensure that all information is up to date with your most recent achievements.

Chronologically Written

Write in chronological order in terms of dates.

Well Presented

Typed up is preferable as this is neat and clear.

References

Have referee details available for recruiters to contact.