Download - 6 Keys to Get The Best Out of Your Interview
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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