Preparing for the Interview
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How to Prepare for a Job Interview
Often regarded as a nervewracking element, it’s true that the interview is your chance to prove to a prospective employer that you are capable of performing in a role. However whilst it’s imperative to make sure that you’ve gathered as much information in terms of research as possible, it’s important to remember that an interview should be a two way process, ie an opportunity for you to be able to try new employers for size. For this reason it’s key to try to be yourself and enjoy the exchange of information and aim to get as much out of the meeting as you can.
1 Company websites are a “must” for key business information; it’s also a good idea to use search engines to identify recent press or product launches.
2 If you’re required to undertake aptitude / psychometric tests, it’s not a bad idea to spend some time on some practice tests.
3 If you’re presenting a case study / some information, ensure that you are clear on the task before you undertake it and that you have all the material and information you require. It’s worth double checking what facilities will be available to you on the day – there’s nothing worse than turning up with a just a CD to find that there is no laptop in the room!
4 Ask the background of the manager interviewing you: it’s not only useful from a conversational perspective but can also provide food for thought / discussion when it comes to finding out about the organisation’s structure.
5 Get a good night’s sleep before your meeting and ensure that you know where you are going and that you leave yourself enough time to arrive early.
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