Guidelines for Job Interview for the Interviewee

11. LISTEN to the questions you are asked and answer them clearly and directly.
12. If you do not hear or understand a question properly, ask the interviewer to
repeat or rephrase it. It is fine to ask for a moment to think before you answer.
13. Be open and say why you are the best person for the job. Present yourself in
the best way that you can. Be honest. It's OK to refer to your own notes if you
wish.
14. Remember to ask any questions that you have - write them down and bring the
paper into the interview if necessary.
15. If you are not told, ask to know exactly when you will be contacted with the
result of the interview.
Follow-Up
1. Ask yourself:
1.1 What did I learn from this interview?
1.2 What did I do well?
1.3 What could I improve on for next time?
2 If you are not contacted as promised, do not hesitate to phone back.
3 If you don't get the job you can, if you wish, ask the Human Resources Manager
or appointing manager concerned for some ideas and advice to help you with
future applications.
4 The job market is very competitive nowadays. If you handled the interview well,
count it as a success, WHETHER YOU GET THE JOB OR NOT! Even if you were
unsuccessful, it doesn't necessarily mean you were a bad applicant but that on
that day someone else met the person and job specifications more closely.
Whanau Interviews
The role of the Whanau/support group is to:
• Formally present the application.
• Lay the foundations for the interview to be conducted in an appropriate manner.
• Offer relevant information about the applicant including their background and
any additional value or responsibilities that may result.
The important thing is to discuss the form of the interview with the whole group to
establish the input from the support people. They may be happy to provide a
summary at the end - reference - or add point during the interview.
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