| Top Tips for acing that interview | | | | potential transport problems. |
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| - The first step to a successful job | | | | Tips on arrival at the interview: |
| interview is to downplay the dreaded 'I' | | | | |
| word. 'Interview', after all, can conjure up | | | | - Be relaxed and try your best at the same |
| all sorts of anxious and gnawing thoughts, | | | | time. In fact, try to enjoy the experience |
| whether a steely, penetrating glare, | | | | and remember that you wouldn't be there in |
| stuttering response or long, awkward silence. | | | | the first place if they weren't interested in |
| | | | you, which is already a complement in itself. |
| - Of course, the reality, and what all | | | | |
| so-called 'interviewees' need to understand, | | | | - If you're sitting down when the interviewer |
| is that job 'interviews' are nothing more | | | | arrives, be sure to stand up and greet him |
| than a meeting, or conversation, between two | | | | her with a smile, some firm eye contact and |
| parties that are interested in what the other | | | | an equally firm handshake, but remember not |
| has to offer. | | | | to crush their hand. You'll notice that, like |
| | | | you, he/she is a human, not a mechanical |
| - It really is important that prospective | | | | device. If it's a man, never call him 'Sir', |
| employees look at the job interview as a | | | | just use first names. |
| meeting of equals, and not an arrangement | | | | |
| geared in favour of the employer. You have to | | | | - When you're on the way to the interview |
| make sure that the company you're thinking of | | | | room, start up a light conversation about, |
| joining has enough to offer you too - it's | | | | say, the big match the night before - or any |
| not all one-way traffic! They need to | | | | other familiar topic that might start an |
| consider you as well. | | | | ice-breaking conversation. This will put you |
| | | | at ease immediately. |
| Top Job Interview Tips For Securing the Job | | | | |
| That YOU want: | | | | The interview itself: |
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| In preparation of your next interview, | | | | - Body language is crucial.Sit upright and |
| consider these job interview tips | | | | don't fold your arms. |
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| - Make sure you know your CV like the back of | | | | - Let the interviewer determine the course of |
| your hand. Those are your personal details | | | | the interview, although don't be shy to ask a |
| and there is no reason why you should not be | | | | question when one comes into your head. But |
| well-versed in your own CV. | | | | don't constantly interrupt. |
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| - Always take a hard copy of you CV along. | | | | - The most important tip is to play each job |
| Just in case. | | | | interview as it is and go with the flow. If |
| | | | the atmosphere is relaxed and informal, you |
| - Ask yourself some general questions as to | | | | can afford to be a little less formal too, |
| why you're applying for the job in the first | | | | although that's not to say you should light |
| place. | | | | up and ask for a coffee.If the interviewer |
| | | | appears quite stern, adopt a more serious |
| - Learn as much about the company as possible | | | | tone and don't let it faze you. |
| before the interview, this shows that you are | | | | |
| taking the interview seriously, and that you | | | | - If appropriate, show the interviewer that |
| are truly interested in the position | | | | you've got a sense of humour and are easy to |
| available. | | | | get on with: employers will offer jobs to |
| | | | people they have struck up a chemistry with.A |
| - Next up, assemble your research and think | | | | bit of acceptable humour will also help you |
| through the kind of questions you may be | | | | to relax - no rude jokes though. |
| asked in the job interview and the type of | | | | |
| answers you'll give. | | | | - Be enthusiastic, don't rush your responses |
| | | | and be as spontaneous as possible. |
| - Remember the names and titles of the | | | | |
| interviewers. This is flattering and | | | | - If you're asked an awkward question, take |
| respectful. | | | | your time to answer - it's better to spend a |
| | | | few moments thinking of an appropriate |
| - Make sure your interview outfit is ready | | | | response than to start waffling. This also |
| the night before, so as not to waste precious | | | | shows you're confident and thoughtful enough |
| time that can be spent preparing for the | | | | not to be rushed. |
| interview itself. | | | | |
| | | | - Be sure to outline all your achievements |
| Tips for the day of the job interview: | | | | and strengths, although don't allow yourself |
| | | | to come across as arrogant - and never be |
| - Don't panic: remember, it's not an | | | | derogatory about your current or previous |
| interview, just a meeting. | | | | employer. |
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| - Take the following items with you to the | | | | - Always maintain a positive attitude about |
| job interview: a notebook and pen; your CV; | | | | others. |
| directions and an A-Z; the company name, | | | | |
| address and contact details;your consultant's | | | | - Remember to ask intelligent questions and |
| number and your previously prepared questions | | | | feel free to use and make notes. |
| for reference. | | | | Overall,enjoy the experience and remember |
| | | | that it's not an interview, just a two-way |
| - Aim to arrive in the vicinity 30 minutes | | | | conversation! |
| before your job interview to allow for any | | | | |