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Job Interview Tips
It's the crucial and final stage of getting a job: the interview. But how do you prove yourself and show your potential employee that you are even better than your CV would suggest? Here's how to shine at an interview room:
Prepare
It's always a good idea to be absolutely prepared for your interview. This means rehearsing with a ‘mock-interview' first and thinking of examples that help you to describe your skills. For example, if you are asked in what ways you are a team player, think of a scenario where you have demonstrated your ability to be a strong member of a team. This will instil much confidence in your employee that you know what you are talking about. Try and pre-empt some of the questions you might be asked, be sure to know your interviewer's name and attempt to relate your answers to the company itself.
Arrive on Time
Always, always be on time for the interview. Even better, be early. You don't want to ruin your chances of success before you've even got there by rolling into the office 20 minutes late. Find out the exact address and plot a way to get there, leaving plenty of time for traffic, train delays or getting lost. If you get there early, just have a wander about to collect yourself and prepare.
Pay Attention
Always listen to the questions and try not to rush your answer. Blurting the first thing that comes into your head is a bad move and suggests you can't manage a stressful situation – of which there will be many in the workplace. Sometimes repeating the question out loud can help you engage with it a little more and gives you time to prepare an answer.
Follow Up
Always follow-up with a thank you note making sure they know you enjoyed the experience. Remember enthusiasm can go a long way and it's good for the employer to gage how you felt about them too.
For further help with job interview technique, try the CV Trumpet website. If however, you haven't yet reached the stage of interview and are still in the process of applying for jobs, looking online at websites like Reed.co.uk, who have updated lists of a huge range of jobs across the country.
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