With jobs in virtually all sectors at a premium, it’s imperative that if you reach interview stage you are prepared as best you can. Follow these expert tips on how to prepare for interview, what to do during the process and how to follow up afterwards.
By Nisa Chitakasem
Research the company
Confidence is critical in the selection process. Not misplaced confidence, but confidence that comes from knowing the company and role you’
Contact current employees
Building up a rapport with the organisation’s existing employees will give you further insight into the company and you may even get some ti
Know your role
The more you know about the role you’ve applied for, the better.
Anticipate tough questions
While you may be able to predict what type of questions will come up in interview, there are a few challenging questions that may catch you off b
Prepare mind and body
On the day of the interview it’s important for you to be well rested and comfortable in both mind and body so double your efforts to look after
Dress smartly
When going in for an interview, first impressions are really important so plan what you’re going to wear in advance and make sure it’s appropriate
Enter in style
Aim to arrive at the venue early.
Listen and talk
A job interview is not some scary dark art.
Ask questions
You know you’ll be asked at the end of the interview if you have any questions so prepare some pertinent ones in advance.
Follow up
The interview may be over, but the selection process is not - not until the employer has chosen a candidate to offer the job to.
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