1. How to succeed at Interviews
How to succeed at Interviews

2. Preparation Research Research the organisation and what they do
Preparation
Research
Research the organisation and what they do
Get a job description and understand the role
Understand skills / experience / qualifications required
Ask ahead of the interview for any information you need

3. Preparation Try to anticipate the interview questions
Preparation
Try to anticipate the interview questions
Write down the skills, experience, attributes required
For each one write down how you match it
Eg. Ability to work to tight deadlines
‘At school I ensured I always completed assignments on time’

4. Preparation Write a list of questions to ask at the interview, about
Preparation
Write a list of questions to ask at the interview, about
The job content
The company culture
A typical day/week
Career prospects
Show you are genuinely interested in the job

5. Preparation Interview details What format the interview will be?
Preparation
Interview details
What format the interview will be?
Group interview or 1:2:1?
Is there anything specific you need to prepare?
What is the dress code?
Location – how will you get there?
Contact name, tel & ?

6. Preparation Your Interviewers Who will be on the interview panel
Preparation
Your Interviewers
Who will be on the interview panel
Research your interviewers
Look them up on LinkedIn & the organisation’s website

7. On the Day Dress appropriately In line with the organisation & role
On the Day
Dress appropriately In line with the organisation & role
Allow plenty of time for your journey plan to arrive about 1 hour early
If you have any problems on the day – phone ahead and say that you anticipate being late

8.
On the Day
Make a great first impression – direct eye contact, smile, firm handshake (practice this if you don’t feel comfortable with it)
Listen hard and answer the questions asked.
If you misunderstand a question
Don’t be afraid to ask them to repeat it

9. “Yes” On the Day Don’t give one word answers
On the Day
“Yes”
Don’t give one word answers
Try and give live examples to back up your responses
Use the first person ‘I did…’
Ask relevant questions – from your prepared list

10.
Good Luck