Prepare for Interview

Step 2 - The interview itself

• Housekeeping - be on time, dress to impress and keep clam
• Be honest - Honesty at an interview is essential and has three main aspects : truth, candour and consistency
• Skilled interviewers will look for patterns of behaviour - never criticise previous employers, be positive and don't get flustered. Always summarise your key strengths at the end of the interview
• Salary questions - these are always tricky to answer and you need to be clear in your own mind what the job is worth in today's market vs what your own personal requirements are. This demonstrates a reasonable and practical approach to any employer
• References - ensure that you have agreed what your references will say about you in advance of an interview. You can then provide the interviewer with names and contact details quickly
• In summary , you should aim to establish rapport with your interviewer, ask probing questions regarding the job and what the company requires, explain what you have to offer, ask what the next steps are and leave promptly