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To succeed rules should be followed in order to make the best impression possible and gain a job offer which is the objective of the interview process.
Basics:
Who you are meeting and their position within the company?
Where and what time is the meeting?
How will I get there?
You should also have a copy of the job description and the companies website address.
Time should be spent reading the job description thoroughly and matching your skills and experience with the job requirements. Predict questions they may ask at interview and the answers you would give.
You should learn as much information on the company as possible and what interests you about the organisation. Viewing their website, brochures, articles on the internet and annual reports are excellent resources to gain this information.
(How many employees, turnover, what they do, who are their competitors, who their target market is, understand the industry they are in etc)
While it is almost impossible to predict every question the interviewer will ask you, there are common questions that are more then likely going to be asked and these should be practiced to refresh your memory and prepare you to answer difficult questions, and best match your skills and experience to what the potential employer is looking for on the job description.(See interview questions section)
Make sure you give yourself time to allow for any delays in travel, although if too early never arrive at the interview more then ten minutes before the commencement time.
In the event that you are late make sure you have a contact number on you so to be able to inform the person who organised the interview with you that you are running late.
Do’s
Dress to Impress, smart professional, be immaculate
If likelihood of rain take an umbrella with you, the last thing you want to do is arrive soaking wet
Make sure shoes are clean and shiny
Be clean shaven
Keep hear neat and tidy
Don’t’s
Smoke before the interview (as it will be smelt on your breath)
Chew gum during interview
Wear facial piercing’s or make sure any earrings you wear do not standout (Keep them conservative)
Wear skirts above the knee
Be confident as opposed to being cocky ( They have seen your cv and have an interest in you)
Smile
Look the Interviewers in the eye
Firm hand shake.
Be brief, concise and positive with your answers to questions
Listen and think before you speak
Assertive without being aggressive
Appear calm
Match their needs with the benefits you offer
Don’t mention money or benefits unless asked.
Ask questions (see interview questions section)
Ensure them that you are interested in the role
If you can be brave don’t be afraid to ask “At this stage do you have any reservations about me for the position with yourselves.”
Same principles
Still need to build rapport
Demonstrate further knowledge from the first meeting
Restate your interest in the role
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