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Research |
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- Website including recent news
- Job description
- Know your interviewer(s)
- Read your resume thoroughly before the interview
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Preparation |
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Be able to answer the following questions:- Why do you want this job?
- Why should we hire you?
- What do you know about our company?
- Why do you want to work for us?
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Be on time |
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- Plan your trip
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early, not earlier, definitely not late
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Dress code |
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- Business suit
- Clean and tidy appearance
- Grooming is important
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Etiquette |
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- Turn off your mobile/electronic devices
- Don’t chew gum - no food or drink
- No sunglasses
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First impressions are lasting impressions |
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- Stand and greet
- Firm handshake
- Good eye contact
- Smile
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Answering questions |
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- Be specific with your answers
- Use examples from past experiences
- Listen to the questions before answering
- Talk “I” not “we”
- Think before speaking
- If you need clarification – ask for it
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Behavioral questions |
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- “Past behaviour predicts future behaviour”
- Think of relevant examples of past experiences that will support your answers to likely questions
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Asking questions |
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Do’s |
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- Be prepared to ask questions about the company, the culture, the people, the job and career opportunity
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Don’ts |
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- Ask about rate/salary
- Ask about trivial things, e.g. parking, lunch hour, holidays – ask your recruitment consultant
- Leave without knowing if you want the job
- Ask for direct feedback on your interview performance
- Criticize your current/former employer(s)
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Conclusion |
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- Tell them you’re keen
- Ask about the next step
- Thank them for their time
- Call your recruiter immediately afterwards
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