Here are some valuable interview preparation tips:
- If you are working with an agency make sure you have researched the company fully, where appropriate ask your consultant for any further information on the company or the person interviewing you
- Do your own research. The internet is a valuable tool here read Our Tips on using Social Media to find out useful information
- Try to time your journey to the interview, a dry run can often be beneficial or leave with plenty of time to spare
- Prepare some well thought out questions to pose at interview
- Look smart and well presented – it is always better to look too smart rather than too casual
- Be familiar with you CV, make sure you take a copy with you
During the interview
There are many unknown factors in the interview itself but it is the most important part of the recruitment process, making the right impression is essential!
- Try to remain calm and confident throughout
- Try to put yourself across as being as friendly and positive as possible, this is a service industry and the way you interact with the interviewer will represent the way you will deal with people in general
- Give clear answers that have been well thought through
Likely interview Questions
- Why are you leaving your present job?
- Why to you want this job?
- What are your strengths?
- What motivates you?
- Tell me about your day-to-day tasks?
- How do you motivate your team?
- How would your colleagues describe you?
- What do your think of your current employer?
- What do your do outside of work?
- Which position have you enjoyed the most on your CV
- Where do you see yourself in five years time?
- What have been your major achievements in life?
- What questions do you have for us?
It is common practice for interviews to ask for examples it is good to have a few in mind when the interview takes place