How to Prepare for a Job Interview

Often regarded as nerve-wracking, a job interview is your chance to prove to a prospective employer that you are capable of performing in a role. However whilst it’s imperative to make sure that you’ve gathered as much information in terms of research as possible, it’s important to remember that an interview should be a two way process, ie an opportunity for you to be able to “try a new employer” for size. For this reason it’s key to try to be yourself and enjoy the exchange of information and aim to get as much out of the meeting as you can.
We’re happy of course to give advice on pre interview research angles, just let us know, although a few basic points are worth remembering:

• company websites are a must for core business information; it’s also a good idea to use search engines to identify recent press or product launches.

• If you’re required to undertake aptitude and / or psychometric tests, it’s not a bad idea to spend some time on some practice tests – dependent on the type of testing we’d be happy to advise on this.

• If you’re presenting a case study, ensure that you are clear on the task before you undertake it and that you have all the material / information you require. It’s worth double checking what facilities will be available to you on the day – there’s nothing worse than turning up with a just a CD to find that there is no laptop in the room!

• Ask the background of the person interviewing you. It is not only useful from a conversation perspective but can also provide food for thought and discussion when it comes to finding out about the organisation’s progression structure.

• Get a good sleep before your meeting, ensure that you know where you are going and that you leave yourself enough time to arrive comfortably and early!

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