How To Succeed At Interview

By Clare Westwood


Perfect Your Interview Technique

Whether you are trying to get your first job or are hoping to move into a more suitable role you will want to brush up on your technique beforehand. By perfecting your technique and practicing ahead of your interview you will automatically feel more prepared and calm.

You will need to create a personal profile first of all. Your profile will be made up of your curriculum vitae, certificates and qualifications gained, personal hobbies and any other useful information you'd like to provide. It is very useful to provide all of this information in a little folder ready to hand over to the interviewer and discuss through. This way you won't forget important details and you also look very well prepared for your interview.

Another good technique would be to predict and anticipate what type of questions will be asked at the interview. Once you have thought about the questions attempt to write down answers and link in your own personal experience. Try to make as bigger list of questions as possible so that you feel fully equipped.

It's essential to research and learn everything there is to know about the company you are interviewing for. If you cannot display a knowledge of the company then you will not look genuinely interested. You should try to memorise key facts about the company you will be working for. A good starting point would be to look at the company website or look in the local newspapers to see if they feature. It is essential that you are able to provide details like this.

All interviews are basically an opportunity to sell yourself and the skills you possess. You will also need to show how your current skill set can tie in with the skills required for the job you are going for.

You should be yourself and make sure that you don't let your interview technique over shadow your personality. You will need to demonstrate how your personality fits in with the job role you are looking at.

Don't sound uncertain at any point, if you aren't sure of the answer to a question then just say. Lots of people are afraid to admit when they don't know an answer but being honest is definitely the best thing to do under the circumstances.




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