Prepare for Interview

Step 1 - Preparation for the Interview

• Housekeeping - time and place of interview, who you are meeting and what they do, confirmation that you are attending
• Review your self assessment results so that you are able to recall your 5/6 key skills and experiences during the interview
• Generate a list of advantages your have as a result of previous employment - these are really useful when walking through your career history
• Career Knowledge - be prepared to answer relevant questions about recent jobs, make sure you present your past employers in a positive light and be enthusiastic about their achievements, how they helped you and the kind of relationship you developed with them
• Company knowledge - find out as much relevant and factual information as you can about the company you are meeting : cover products, locations, culture etc.
• Job Knowledge - review the job description you have thoroughly, feel free to talk to the agency in advance to clarify any uncertainties. Make a list of questions you have about the position as it helps to be prepared
• How you present yourself - first impressions last. Always dress to suit the image of the successful job holder in the organisation you are being interviewed for. Good grooming is essential