The Interview – Points To Remember

1. Presentation
First impressions last for ever. The interviewer will expect to see your smartest, most professional side during this meeting. Smile!
2. Punctuality
Allow plenty of time, be punctual and arrive early if you can. If you do find yourself unavoidably delayed, notify the company immediately giving the reason and your estimated time of arrival.
3. Your Conduct
Ensure a firm handshake and smile on the first meeting and maintain a high level of eye contact throughout. Be alert and enthusiastic - it is often the candidate who has shown the most interest that will be successful. Make sure you employ positive body language so don’t slouch or cross your arms!
4. Useful hints
Ask about career progression, but do not allow your enthusiasm for future roles to outweigh the current position on offer. Employers will not want to feel that they may lose you after six months of training. If you have any reservations about the role/company, do NOT show them. You may later hear details that revive your interest, but by then your chance will have been lost. You can always turn down second interviews and job offers after you have had a chance to appraise them objectively.
It is best not to ask detailed questions about terms and conditions, these will be clarified at the offer stage. If the interviewer opens a discussion about salary, indicate a range rather than a specific salary so that your options remain open for negotiation at a later date.





 
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