1. HOW TO SUCCEED AT AN INTERVIEW

2. CLOTHING DRESS APPROPRIATELY DRESS RESPECTFULLY (conservative-no skin)
PLAIN CLOTHING…DARK, SOLID COLOUR
DRESS PANTS/DARK JEANS
DRESS SHOES/POLISH YOUR RUNNERS
NO HATS
REMOVE PIERCINGS AND COVER TATOOS

3. BODY LANGUAGE SHAKE HANDS, (smile, say greeting) EYE CONTACT SIT STILL
POSTURE (sit up, away from the back of the chair)
NO GUM
NO FOOD/DRINKS

4. LANGUAGE/TONE POSITIVE APPROPRIATE (no slang, no swearing)
CLEAR (slow down, speak up, be prepared)
PROFESSIONAL (kids= children, guys = people)
POLITE (Please, Thank you, yes, no)

5. Other things they will discuss: WILLINGNESS TO WORK
Do you want to work HERE?
Willing to do which tasks?
Availability

6. GOALS
Do you have goals? They mean long term if they are asking about career goals. If you are not yet sure, tell them so. Tell them your interest/subject areas. Don’t say you have no goals!
Commitment to the business (long term)

7. PRESENTATION OF ONESELF
Skills and abilities

8. RULES TO REMEMBER Be truthful Be positive
Tell them what you learned from your experience

9. TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF
(Attributes can be personality, strengths, positive things about you)

10. BEHAVIOUR BASED QUESTIONS
GIVEN A CERTAIN SITUATION, HOW WOULD
YOU RESPOND/ WHAT DID YOU DO?

11. Answering the commonly asked questions:
Use your notes.
Practice with someone at home (or call a friend). Stop after every question and ask for feedback. What did you do well? What could you add? Did you follow the steps? The person helping you should have the Commonly asked interview questions with the hints in front of them. (Available on the weebly)