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Preparation: Remember
the 4 P's - Preparation Prevents Poor Performance
Research: Find out as much as you can about the company, from their website,
company literature, contacts etc.
Facts to find include:
- Company turnover
- Year established
- Number of employees
- How many sites does it have
- Company's aims and objectives
Prepare a list of questions you wish to ask the
company:
- Ask your Essential Choice Recruitment Consultant
if they know the interview format
- Try to obtain a job specification
if possible
- Check out in advance the location of the interview
and parking facilities/bus or train timetables/taxi
- Make sure
you know the name & position
of the person interviewing you.
On The Day:
- First impressions count so always arrive
smart and professional looking. Even if you have heard the company
operate
a dress down policy, keep the suit, you can always dress down
later.
- Be punctual, arriving late gives a bad impression from
the off.
- Body language is very important - always sit upright
but relaxed.
- Try not to be nervous, speak clearly and confidently
(without coming over as being arrogant!).
On Meeting:
- Shake hands firmly, smile and make eye contact
- Always appear interested in the job and joining the company
- Concentrate on your
strengths, avoid negatives, when talking about a weakness is
unavoidable, convey the message that
you recognise
it but are striving to overcome it
- Listen carefully during
the interview to avoid misunderstanding
- Give clear and concise
answers - don't ramble on
- Always expect the unexpected
Following your interview:
- Always make sure you call your consultant
at Essential Choice to report any feedback on how your interview
went. Clients
often call us to gather feedback from candidates.
- Remember,
if you have been unsuccessful, ask your consultant for feedback
from the client, there may be something you
can improve
on in the future.
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