Interview Tips

…HELPING YOU TO LAND THAT DREAM ROLE!

Have you ever missed out on that opportunity of a lifetime and been left wondering what you did wrong? Sometimes preparation and training can help you go a long way. Eliminate some of the guesswork from your employment search.

Once you have an interview with a Recruiter

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Once you have an interview

You know the employer is interested in you, so make the most of the
opportunity.

Location

Your Consultant will give you details of the position, company,
contact name and address. Check out where they are, how to get there and allow plenty of time for parking and arrive at your interview on time.   If you arrive early – wait until 5 minutes before the scheduled interview time before going into their premise.  It is not good to arrive too early as you will throw the schedule out.

Before your interview

Do your homework, check time, address and interviewer’s name.
Find out relevant information on the company and industry – you never know, there may be latest news TODAY that may be worthwhile knowing about!  Use the Internet as a research resource like www.stuff.co.nz or www.nzherald.co.nz.

Grooming

First impressions are vital so dress appropriately.  Avoid smoking a cigarette just before the interview.

Body Language

Remember, interviews are a two way street – just as the interviewer is assessing you, you are assessing the company and job stability. Nerves can be an issue, be aware of your body language i.e., slouching in your chair, tapping fingers and feet, nervous giggles, fidgeting etc.

Three important points to remember

1. Smile when you meet the interviewer and have your right hand clear to shake their hand if offered
2. If in doubt, offer your handshake
3. Make sure it’s firm and look them in the eye

Questions

You can guarantee you’ll be asked a number of questions. You’ll have approximately half an hour to express who you are and what you are capable of, so this is no time for modesty. Answer the interviewer’s questions with
confidence and be clear and concise.

Close of interview

When the interviewer asks you at the end if you have any questions, it’s now time to ask the questions you have prepared.

Ring your consultant

Following the interview, call your Consultant to let them know how the interview went.  Preparation, presentation and personality will get you what you want.

Confucius says: ‘Luck finds those who work hard!’