Being invited to an interview means you’ve passed the first test: your application must have
made a good impression. Now you need to prepare yourself for the interview to make sure
you are successful at this stage.
Before your interview
made a good impression. Now you need to prepare yourself for the interview to make sure
you are successful at this stage.
Before your interview
Research the company
If you are invited to an interview you should spend some time researching the company as
this will give you confidence should you be asked any question on what the company does.
It will also allow you to ask the employer questions.You could contact the company to ask
for an information pack or you could look at their website. It’s helpful to find out the following
things about the employer:
- what they do, make or sell?
- who are their customers?
- what sort of organisation are they?
- what is the job likely to involve?
- how can you best fit your skills to match the job?
Plan for the interview
Find out what the interview will involve to make sure you’re prepared.
If you have a disability, all employers must make reasonable adjustments for you to have
an interview. If you need the employer to make particular arrangements - for example,
to help you get into the building - contact them before your interview. This is to make
sure they can make these arrangements.You should think about who will be interviewing
you. If it is the person who would be your manager if you got the job, the interview may be
more detailed. If it’s the personnel manager, the interview may be less detailed but could
still be as testing. Find out how many people will be interviewing you and their positions
in the company. This will help you prepare for the kinds of questions they may ask.
Finding out how long the interview is likely to last will give you an idea of how detailed
the interview will be. You should also find out if you will have to take a test or make a
presentation.
Plan your journey
Consider travelling to the company the day before the interview to check how long the
journey will take. If necessary, ask the employer for directions, bus routes or details of
where you can park your car. You should plan another way of getting there in case
something unexpected happens (such as your car breaking down, or your train being
cancelled). If you have a disability, let the employer know so they can make any special
arrangements.
If you have a disability, all employers must make reasonable adjustments for you to have
an interview. If you need the employer to make particular arrangements - for example,
to help you get into the building - contact them before your interview. This is to make
sure they can make these arrangements.You should think about who will be interviewing
you. If it is the person who would be your manager if you got the job, the interview may be
more detailed. If it’s the personnel manager, the interview may be less detailed but could
still be as testing. Find out how many people will be interviewing you and their positions
in the company. This will help you prepare for the kinds of questions they may ask.
Finding out how long the interview is likely to last will give you an idea of how detailed
the interview will be. You should also find out if you will have to take a test or make a
presentation.
Plan your journey
Consider travelling to the company the day before the interview to check how long the
journey will take. If necessary, ask the employer for directions, bus routes or details of
where you can park your car. You should plan another way of getting there in case
something unexpected happens (such as your car breaking down, or your train being
cancelled). If you have a disability, let the employer know so they can make any special
arrangements.
Creating the right image
Deciding what to wear for the interview will depend on what sort of work you will be
Deciding what to wear for the interview will depend on what sort of work you will be
doing. Decide what to wear and get your clothes ready the day before. You don’t have
to buy a new outfit. Aim for a neat, clean and tidy appearance, if you look good it will
help you feel good.
to buy a new outfit. Aim for a neat, clean and tidy appearance, if you look good it will
help you feel good.
Gather together the information you’ll need at the interview
Remember to take a copy of your CV or application form to refer to and prepare notes
Remember to take a copy of your CV or application form to refer to and prepare notes
or cue cards to help if think you might need a prompt during the interview. Take items
the employer has asked you to bring along - for example: references, certificates or your
driving licence.
Reread the job advert to refresh your memory and to make sure you haven’t missed
anything.
Prepare for the questions you might be asked
the employer has asked you to bring along - for example: references, certificates or your
driving licence.
Reread the job advert to refresh your memory and to make sure you haven’t missed
anything.
Prepare for the questions you might be asked
The following link will take you to a list of popular questions that you might be asked
at interview along with some suggested answers.
at interview along with some suggested answers.
On the day
Before you leave
Give yourself plenty of time to get ready and make sure you’ve got all the relevant
paperwork with you. If you are delayed, contact the employer as soon as possible
to explain, apologize and arrange another appointment.
paperwork with you. If you are delayed, contact the employer as soon as possible
to explain, apologize and arrange another appointment.
When you arrive
You should aim to arrive about ten minutes before the interview time. When you arrive
give your name to the receptionist or whoever is there to greet you.Try to relax and keep
calm, chat to the receptionist, or whoever greets you before goinginto the interview;
this will help calm you and remember that the interviewer can be just asnervous as you.
give your name to the receptionist or whoever is there to greet you.Try to relax and keep
calm, chat to the receptionist, or whoever greets you before goinginto the interview;
this will help calm you and remember that the interviewer can be just asnervous as you.
At the interview
Accept that it is natural to be nervous and that you may have a fast heartbeat, clammy
hands and ‘butterflies’ in your stomach. These are your body’s natural way of meeting
a challenge, and in small doses it can help you.You will make an impression in the first
few minutes. It takes this time for people to assess you and store this information. Once
you have made a first impression, it’s hardly ever changed. It’s important to make a
good first impression.If you're nervous your voice may sound shaky and squeaky.
Practice deep, slow breathing before you get to the interview. This will slowdown your heart
rate and help you avoid taking quick shallow breaths.For some general tips which may
help you follow the link below. Not all of these will be appropriate to you, use the ones that
are suitable to your situation or style.
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