BY NICHOLAS FOURIE

6 KEYS TO GET

THE BEST

OUT OF YOUR INTERVIEW

“you’re not a door to

door salesman, don’t

act like one …”

DONT

YOURSELFOVERSELL

• Listen to the questions carefully and

answer what is asked

• Elaborate if there is opportunity, but

don’t overcook it.

• Get to the relevant detail, forget the

fluffy stuff. Examples, Examples!

“know your industry

and the roles as best

as you can”

THEUNDERSTAND

ROLE

• Educate yourself on how IT teams are

typically structured

• Understand the typical outcomes of

the role

• Take the opportunity to learn more

about the role in the interview

“you’re not just

another number,

don’t treat your

interviewer like

one…”

DO YOURHOMEWORK

• Research the company background

and history

• Do your best to understand the

industry this role and company are in

• Use the interview to work out if there

are any areas of concern

“you steer the

interview just as

much as the

interviewer”

MAKESPRACTICE

PERFECT

• Do dry runs with people who can give

you constructive feedback

• Challenge yourself with tricky or

complex scenarios

• Fine tune the good stuff, but take the

time to conquer your weak areas

“don’t judge a book

by it’s cover … does

not apply”

ISPRESENTATION

KEY

• Professionalism and communication

will get you half the way there

• Observe your interviewer carefully

and adjust to their engagement levels

• Your CV speaks for you, get the right

detail for the role

• Relax, breath and enjoy yourself!

“do what you believe

is great work. And

the only way to do

great work is to love

what you do”

YOUREMINATE

PASSION

• Look for ways to showcase your

strengths and abilities

• Show your ability to learn and up skill

on areas where you are weak

• Get your interviewer excited, teach

them something

DON’T OVERSELL YOURSELF

BY NICHOLAS FOURIE

UNDERSTAND THE ROLE

DO YOUR HOMEWORK

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT

PRESENTATION IS KEY

EMINATE YOUR PASSION

QUESTIONS?

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