interview preparation tips
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Interview Preparation Tips
Interview Preparation Basics 1• Read the job advert/ job description well• Practise examples of things you have done
which fit the criteria for the job• Think of the questions that may be asked and
prepare answers• Have some questions to ask yourself
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12997768
Interview Preparation Basics 2
• Find out everything you can about the company before
• Check out your route/transport/travel time before the day
• Leave early – allow for delays en route• Dress up – make a good impression• Be courteous to everyone you meet in the
company – you never know what influence they might have
Body Language• Shake hands firmly (but no power grips!)• Look the interviewer in the eye in a relaxed• Wait until the interviewer indicates where and
when to sit• Don’t get too relaxed, but don’t sit ramrod
straight either• Smile at your interviewerhttp://www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_tips.htm
Common Interview Questions 1
• Tell me about yourselfhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZwbGF4Wci8&feature=related
• Why do you want this job?
• Why do you want to work for this
organisation?
Common Interview Questions 2
• What have you learned from previous jobs?
• What are your main strengths?
• Where would you like to be in 5 years?
• Why should we choose you for the job?
Questions for you to ask
• What would my responsibilities be?
• What opportunities will there be for training and
promotion?
• Will travel or relocation be required?
• Where is the company headed in the next 10 years?
Final Pointers• Think of the good points that you want to make
about yourself and concentrate on getting them across• Remember: you’re also interviewing the company• Be businesslike• Convey a positive, energetic attitude• Practise online:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/gogetit/getthatjob/interviewgame.shtml
Information source
Northumbria University - Newcastle Business Schoolhttp://www.newcastlebusinessschool.co.uk