Top Tips For A Great Interview

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Top Tips For A Great Interview

Dress to Impress
No matter whether the accounts job is for an Office, Factory, Sales or Management role it is best to dress in
smart business attire. For office based roles a business suit is appropriate whereby another positions
would be best suited to smart pants/skirt and business shirt. (No jeans, sneakers or track pants,
baseball caps, facial jeweller)


Be Prompt
Arrive on time to your interview, always check that you have the correct address and contact details as
well as phone number so that you can call if you are delayed. Late applicants are sometimes
considered unreliable even if the situation was beyond their control.

Understand the Role
If the position is through a recruitment agency make sure you have a detailed job specification,
understanding the key tasks and what are the essential requirements of the role.
Research the company before you attend the interview so you have a solid understanding of the
industry, company profile and core products or services. If you can research further look at who their
main competitors are. Check out job boards and the company website to view what other opportunities
could be available with this organisation


Interview Preparation
General rule of thumb an interview can be broken down into four main sections
o Your work preferences – what type of role, company and career path you are seeking
o Your experience and skills - what relevant experience and skills you have, your major
achievements
o Remuneration expectations – what is your current remuneration and what are your
expectations
o Your understanding of the company and role – what is your knowledge of the company and
current vacant position
Make sure you have clear answers on why you are currently looking for a job, what is your ideal role,
how your experience compliments what they are looking for, what salary range you are looking for and
what your understanding of the company and role is?


Prepare Questions
Prior to the interview prepare a range of questions relevant to the role and their company. An
interviewer is bound to ask you towards the end of the interview if you have any questions. Are there
training opportunities for example? What are the opportunities for career progression? But be careful
not to bombard the interviewer with a long list - they may have a tight interview schedule to stick to.

Take Notes
It is hard to remember everything said in an interview so don’t hesitate to take notes if you think you will
need to recall information. Taking notes shows you are keen and by jotting down information this could
prove useful if you are called to a second interview. Moreover, noting the job's benefits could help in
your own decision making if you have one or more job offer.


Follow Up
Leave the interview in confident manner shake hands and thank the interviewer for their time. Let them
know you are very keen on the role and would like to work for them. Ask them what will be the next
stage of the process so you can understand their timeline.
As soon as you leave the interview contact your Consultant and let them know your thoughts and
concerns on the role, they will follow up for you immediately. If you applied for the role direct send an
email or letter to the company outlining your interest in the position.


A Few Do Not’s……….
o Do not be late for an interview, if you think you will be delayed, phone ahead of schedule and
let the interviewer know
o Don’t smoke before an interview. There is nothing worse then to sit in a small meeting room
with someone who smells of cigarettes
o Do not turn up with half eaten nail polish or shoes that are unclean, company’s look at the
complete package
o Do not speak badly of your previous employers