Useful Tips for Interview

You will not get a second chance to make a first impression.
Before your interview it is advisable that you find out as much about the company as you possibly can, take the initiative and call the company, ask them to send you company literature.

An interview is not just an opportunity for a company to ask you questions.
An interview is also the time when you can decide if you like the company and ask any questions about the position you have applied for. The interview is as much for you as it is for them.

Useful tips

When attending interviews it is very easy to forget all the points that you wanted to make, we all get a little nervous from time to time. Listed below are some useful tips that may help you get the job you have been looking for.

1. Make that extra effort when dressing for an interview - first impressions last.

2. Remember that even when you are sitting in reception people can be observing you.

3. Shake hands firmly.

4. Do not take a seat before you are invited to do so.

5. Keep eye contact - it shows you are interested.

6. Mirror the interviewer's body language, but always remain professional.

7. Be prepared for the interviewer to ask you questions about yourself and your work experience.

8. It is advisable to take a note pad into the interview. You may make notes during the discussion, and use it to remind yourself of any questions you may wish to ask.

9. Typical Interview Questions
• What has the agency told you about the position?
• What motivates you?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses?
• How would you describe yourself?
• What aspects of your last job did you enjoy/dislike?
• What was the reason you left your last job?
• What do you envisage yourself doing in 5 years time/what are your ambitions?
• Can you give me an example of when…?

10. Your interviewer may give you the opportunity to ask questions about the company and the position in which you are applying.

11. Questions you may like to ask the Interviewer
• How many people are within the team/what are they like?
• Is there any training provided?
• Who would I be reporting to?
• How soon are you looking to recruit someone for this position?
• What other sites do you have? (Or another company-related question - be careful because you do not want to look as if you have not researched the company).

12. At the end of your interview thank your interviewer for their time.

13. Ask them when you will know the outcome of the interview - this will give you an indication of how soon they are looking to make an offer of employment.

14. We also advise that you DO NOT ask questions about salary or benefits.

Remember to SMILE - GOOD LUCK!