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Job Interview Skills: Improving job interview techniques - ensuring a better job interview performance - 'Big Day' |
This is your big day - go for it!
It is important to make the most of any interview opportunities - the employer is interested and you have been invited to attend a job interview. There are various interview techniques and ways to prepare for maximising interview performance.
Winning CV has structured key elements of job interview preparation for helping with interviews 'on the day'. The following guidelines should help to build confidence. An interview should be no more than a formal discussion about a job vacancy. Candidates should not be intmidated by the prospect of a job interview - instead it should be an opportunity to shine!
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Good Job Interview Guide: Making good job interview preparation to improve job interview performance and skills. |
Before the interview
Take extra copies of a CV (be prepared just in case!).
Arrive in good time. Lateness is inexcusable.
Dress smartly & conservatively (presentation).
Ensure fresh breath.
Get the basics right & be positive
Keep body language calm & understated.
Be courteous, make eye contact & smile!
Be prepared & show enthusiasm.
Speak clearly & concisely.
Give a firm handshake.
Sit properly & relax.
Be warm, pleasant & polite to make a good impression
Helps to relax the interviewer - remember that it can be stressful for them too!
They will often reciprocate & help make you feel more comfortable as well.
Take your time & consider each answer
Always answer questions using examples (i.e. shows evidence of past performance & suitability).
If you are unable to answer a question, be honest & ask if you can come back to it later.
Ask for questions to be repeated if you do not understand or mis-hear.
Be honest & confident
Recruiters will often pick up on dishonest answers via your body language.
Gaps or weaknesses in your career history can be turned into strengths.
EG: Undertook successful training or study during an employment gap.
Impress interviewers with your insight & knowledge of the company.
Shows initiative, professionalism & that you are genuinely interested in the company.
A lack of research shows poor enthusiasm, laziness & even unprofessionalism.
This is a common weakness, so it is a chance to shine!
Prepare effective questions
Asking questions shows professionalism & wanting to learn more about the role.
It also shows a genuine interested & there is a serious (credible) candidate.
Consider closing the interview - very important!
There should be clear positive intent & use it as one last opportunity to sell any skills & qualities.
Remember to state what you want from the first interview (i.e. a second interview!).
To leave a positive impression and close the interview, summarise experience, main skills and
qualities in one sentance and then ask when you would be invited to attend a second
interview (i.e. gives positive intent and states exactly what you want).
Leave a positive impression
Smile, firm handshake & thank them for inviting you before leaving.
Do not look as though you are desperate to get out of the room.
JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION | The Recruitment Process
Keeping you informed
Recruiters should keep you informed as to what will happen throughout the recruitment process.
This can be clarified at interview (i.e. ask about next stages, assessments, timescales, etc.).
JOB INTERVIEW PREPARATION | Feedback From Unsuccessful Interviews
Learning from your experiences
Find out any underlying reasons, strengths or weaknesses as to why you were unsuccessful.
This will help you to get it right next time & refine / practice interview techniques.
Always ask for interview feedback - a great opportunity to learn & improve!
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