Interview Tips

• The most important impressions made about you are made within the first 10 seconds of an interview.
• Always arrive early, look smart, make eye contact.
• An employer needs to know they can work with you and that you can become part of their team. So be yourself, be real and be approachable.
• Know what your short and long term goals are in relation to a new post.
• Things like career opportunities, training potential and technical growth are as important as your day to day role and working environment.
• Feeling nervous? Arm yourself with info on a prospective employer. Prepare questions for the interview, which will help you decide whether or not to accept, if you are offered the job.
• Be knowledgeable and interested in the company concerned.
• Be prepared to discuss your weaknesses, but try and turn it into a positive.
• Have questions in mind that you are going to ask at the end of the interview.