Interviews

Your interview performance will be more successful with thorough preparation and practice.

This doesn't mean thinking about it the night before! Without practice you might get through the 30 to 50 minutes of an interview, however you want to know you’ve done everything you can to secure the job!

Interview purpose

• The employer’s purpose is to find out if you are as good as your application claimed.
• Your purpose is to convince the employer that you are the best of the candidates.

To show an employer you are the best choice for them, you need to:

• research and understand as much as possible about the job and the company
• predict the employer’s questions
• prepare answers and your own questions
• practice good interview technique
• show confidence in what you have to offer
• know how to make a positive impression

Take control of your interviews with this guide to thorough preparation.