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This document provides interview tips and advice, emphasizing the importance of preparation, presentation, and follow-up. Key steps include researching the company, dressing professionally, and practicing answers to common questions. It also outlines dos and don'ts during the interview and suggests following up with a consultant afterward.

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Robert Walters - Interview Tips

This document provides interview tips and advice, emphasizing the importance of preparation, presentation, and follow-up. Key steps include researching the company, dressing professionally, and practicing answers to common questions. It also outlines dos and don'ts during the interview and suggests following up with a consultant afterward.

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ROBERT WALTERS

INTERVIEW TIPS AND ADVICE

How you present and market yourself at an interview is crucial in determining whether or not
you secure the job you want. This guide provides you with best practice advice and tips on
undertaking a successful interview.

Step One: PREPARATION

Preparation is the first essential step towards conducting a • Why did you choose your particular career path/field?
successful interview. The better prepared you are, the more
confident you will be. • What kind of role are you seeking?

• Why would you like to work for this company?


Research
• What do you want to be doing in your career five years from now?
Before your interview ensure you know the following:
• What interests you about our products/services?
• The exact time and location of the interview, route, transport
options, parking and how long it will take to get there • What style of management gets the best from you?
• The interviewer’s correct title and pronunciation of his or her • What are your major weaknesses and what are your strengths?
full name
• What does ‘teamwork’ mean to you?
• Specific facts about the company. The company’s website is
often an excellent source of information. Make sure you know the Questions to ask the interviewer
company’s history, financial position, mission, market in which it
operates, competitors, latest news, products and services An interview is a two-way process. The interviewer will be trying
to determine whether you are the right person for the role and
• Facts and figures about your present and former employer. you should take the opportunity to determine whether the
Refresh your memory on this as you will be expected to know a potential employer will provide the career development and
lot about the company for which you have previously worked challenge that you seek. Some questions you might ask include:

Dress • Why has the position become available?

Dress like a professional, in a smart business suit with a clean • Can you please give me a detailed description of the position?
ironed shirt and tie or blouse and dark shoes. Do not wear casual
• What is the culture of the company?
clothes even if you know it is company policy.
• What training programs are available to ensure continued
Review and answer preparation career development?
Review your CV and ensure you are equipped to answer • What plans does the company have for future development?
questions on the details you have supplied. Also review the job
description and core competencies of the role. Examine your • What are the company’s best selling products or services?
suitability and prepare specific answers before the interview that
• What motivated you to join the company?
demonstrate your skills and competencies. Below are examples
of traditional interview questions you may be asked: • What is the next step?

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Step Two: THE INTERVIEW

During the interview your strengths and areas for development DO describe your accomplishments and how they apply to the
will be assessed. In addition, specific personal characteristics prospective role in a clear, concise way
will be examined, such as attitude, aptitude and motivation.
DO always conduct yourself as if you are determined to get the
job you are discussing. Never close the door on an opportunity.
Interview Dos and Don’ts It is better to be in a position where you can choose from a
DO arrive on time or a few minutes early. Late arrival for an number of offers
interview is inexcusable DON’T leave your mobile phone on
DO greet the interviewer and thank them for their time DON’T chew gum during the interview
DO shake hands firmly DON’T lie. Answer questions truthfully and as close to the
DO wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright in point as possible
your chair and look alert and interested at all times DON’T make derogatory remarks about your present or former
DO be as charismatic as possible. It is very important you employers
demonstrate your interpersonal skills during the interview DON'T talk about salary, holidays or bonuses unless the
DO be a good listener as well as a good talker interviewer brings them up

DO smile and make eye contact DON’T answer questions with a simple "yes" or "no". Make
sure that you explain your reasoning fully

Step Three: CLOSING THE INTERVIEW

• If you are interested in the position enquire about the next genuinely interested in your possibilities may intend to
interview stage. If the interview offers the position to you and discourage you in order to test your reaction
you want it, accept on the spot. If you ask for some time to
think it over make sure you are courteous and tactful. Set a • Thank the interviewer for the time spent with you
definite date on which you can provide an answer

• Don’t be too discouraged if no definite offer is made nor a


After the Interview
specific salary discussed. The interviewer will probably want
to consult colleagues or interview other candidates (or both) Lastly, and most importantly, call your consultant
before making a decision immediately after the interview to explain what happened.
The consultant will want to speak with you before the
• If you get the impression that the interview is not going very
interviewer calls with their feedback and decision.
well and you have already been rejected, don't let your
discouragement show. Once in a while an interviewer who is

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