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Attending the Interview Before attending any interview, make sure you check the location and parking facilities before you set off. Some companies will have pay and display carparks, other won’t have any parking facilities at all. If you’re using public transport, check the route and make sure you allow plenty of time. First impressions This is your chance to make a good impression. How you present yourself will have a big impact on the interviewer so don’t forget the basics: dress professionally (ideally in a suit), clean shoes, minimal jewellery and good personal hygiene. Body language Your behaviour will be watched the minute you walk in to the building: act courteously at all times, demonstrate an interest by reading company literature in the foyer, be friendly to the receptionist, offer a firm handshake and maintain regular eye contact. Accept a drink - taking a sip can provide you with a little thinking time before you answer difficult questions and can help if nervousness gives you a dry mouth. Think about what you say Always try to listen to the questions - it sounds obvious but interviewees so often answer the question they wish had been asked. If you don’t understand the question, asked for it to be repeated and be honest if you truly don’t know the answer. Use every question to demonstrate your ability to do the job and make extra effort never to criticise your previous employers, however bad you may feel about them. Try to predict the questions you may be asked If you have researched the company in sufficient depth, you should be able to answer most of the questions in this area. Any other questions are likely to be about you so you should revisit your CV at this point and think about the information you have provided. It is likely that the interviewer will probe deeper into your CV so make sure you have additional information about these on the tip of your tongue! Questions Likely To Be Asked Fortunately there are standard questions that will be asked at the majority of interviews. Listed below are a few common areas often discussed along with possible responses. Remember these responses are only suggestions, do not use them if you feel uncomfortable. Q. Tell me about yourself? A. Describe your relevant qualifications, career history and your range of skills, emphasising those skills relevant to the job on offer.
Q. Why did you choose this particular industry/career? A. Describe your reasons for choosing your career, be brief. Q. What is it about our company/role that has attracted you? A. This is where all the preparation comes into play, so be specific. Make sure that your ideas correspond to the skills required by the company/role. Q. What did you enjoy most about your degree course? A. Talk about relevant modules and anything else you enjoyed as part of your course. Q. What do you enjoy most about a particular job role? A. Be positive, describe the job as interesting and diverse but do not overdo it – after all, you left it/moved on. Q. What do you dislike about a particular job role? A. The interviewer wants to ascertain whether the aspects you disliked are also present in the position in question. The best approach is to highlight an aspect of your previous/current company which differs from the company you are talking to. Q. Why do you want to leave your job? A. Never be negative about a current employer but demonstrate a desire to achieve other goals. It is best not to refer to salary as being a contributory factor unless you are being paid significantly less than the market rate. Q. What career would you like to pursue? A. Talk about the careers you are interested in and relate them to the job you are being interviewed for. Q. What are your strengths? A. Choose 3 or 4 strengths and provide relevant examples. Strengths to consider are the ability to learn quickly, positive attitude, technical ability and determination to succeed. Q. What are your weaknesses? A. Do not say "None". Use a weakness such as lack of experience (not ability) on your part in an area that is not vital to the job. You could describe a weakness that could be considered a strength. Sometimes you are too demanding or perhaps you set yourself high targets. Other questions to be prepared for Why do you want to join us? How much do you know about the role? What skills and experience do you have that make you suitable for the position?
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