Okay you have the interview date, what groundwork do you need to do.
By David Harland
Before you go for your interview.
When you receive the call that says we need you to come for an interview. Think about what things you might be asked by the interviewers. And try to be as natural as you can be, if you act differently form how you normally are people soon see through you. When you answer any questions on the interview answer honestly its no good saying you have certain grades if you don’t, most companies check.
What do you think you can offer the job?
Think about your positive’s and weaknesses. With strengths try not to look arrogant with your answers, answering in the third person is a useful way of looking modest but positive in your answers “My friends tell me…..”, “My work colleagues say that im…….”. If you are asked about your weaknesses turn things into positives by saying “collegues tell me that I work to hard…..” or “that im very meticulous…….”
What are your reasons for wanting to work here?
As you have looked at their website or spoken to somebody that works there, you will know what it is about the business that you like and how well you feel you would fit in there. Saying that the business is the place you would like to further your career and would enjoy the challenge of the role.
If you are asked, Why you are leaving your present role?
Don’t be negative about your present employer, this might make the interviewer feel you are a difficult employee. Use terms like “ready for a new challenge” to let them know you are wanting to progress with your career.
