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Delaney Ditchfield Recruitment - Interview Hints and Tips
- Research the company and the role before the interview, and think about why you would like to work for them. A prospective employer will take into account the amount of effort that a candidate has taken to prepare and research the company prior to attending the interview.
- Look smart and presentable, first impressions really count! Wear business attire, don’t wear too much make up or perfume and don’t chew gum.
- Plan your journey in advance, take a copy of your route, allow plenty of time to deal with delays or traffic jams. Arrive at least 5-10 minutes early.
- If you can’t attend the interview or think you may be late give your recruitment consultant/or the company a call to let them know as early as possible.
- Thoroughly review your C.V and take a spare copy to brief yourself before the interview and use as a replacement should your interviewer not have one.
- Think through examples you could use in answer to common interview questions. Use a balance of, work experience, academic and extra-curricular activities.
- Have at least three key achievements you can talk about very confidently so you are prepared to use them as examples in your interviews.
- Prepare some questions you would like to ask the interviewer. Relevant questions will demonstrate that you are enthusiastic about the role and the company.
- Avoid asking questions about salary and benefits during the first interview.
- Think about the way you are sitting, try not to cross your arms as this looks defensive. Alternatively, try not to slouch in your chair, or look too laid back.
- Maintain good eye contact with the interviewer, speak clearly during conversations and always ask for feedback.
- At the end of the interview, shake the interviewers hand and thank them for giving you the opportunity to attend the interview.
More Example Interview Questions and Questions to Ask in an Interview.
Advice on Telephone Interviews, Group Interviews, Panel/Committee Interviews and One to One Interviews plus how you should Prepare for an Interview.
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