Interview Tips!

Grooming

• Always dress smartly using bright colours only as an accessory, not to dominate your outfit.
• Take only one neat bag or small briefcase with you.
• Limit jewellery to small subtle pieces, make sure your nails are clean & well trimmed and that your hair is tidy.
• Small amounts of light perfume or aftershave is fine but make sure it is not overpowering and don’t spray anything just before entering the building.
• Good personal hygiene and fresh breath is essential.

Etiquette

• An interview is your chance to make a positive impression and good manners are vital. The position you have applied for may not be the right one for you but the company may well be and the company could call you back for a different position in the future if you conducted yourself with style.
• Prior to attending the interview, make sure that you know exactly where you are going and the time of the meeting.
• Find out who will be seeing you and make sure you pronounce their name correctly and know their title within the company.
• Check out the route you will take and ensure that you arrive at least 15 minutes early. This will show that you are keen and also give you an opportunity to fill in an application form if needed.
• When entering the reception area, be mindful that the first impression is created here.
  Always be polite and friendly to the reception staff as they can often be the most powerful people in the company. Why? Because they are constantly liaising with senior management and if you have been less than impressive on your introduction, you can guarantee that the decision makers will hear of it and no matter how brilliant your interview went with the personnel officer, you will not get that job because you don't fit into the culture of the company and have shown a disrespect for others.
• Bring with you a copy of your CV in case the interviewer asks for it and have your references with you but only offer them if asked.
• On introduction to your interviewer, shake hands firmly, make good eye contact, wait to be asked before sitting down, always sit upright and show interest in what is being said.
• Never smoke, eat or chew gum even if the interviewer offers you or is doing so.
• Always remain polite, friendly and professional whilst also showing enthusiasm.

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