Preparing For a Job Interview

Preparing for an interview is essential. Recruiters are amazed at the number of candidates that do not prepare for a job interview.

When going for an interview, consider the following:

Before the Interview

• Ensure you know the exact location and time of the interview
• Ensure you know the interviewer's full name, the correct pronunciation and title they hold.
• Ensure you find out specific facts about the company - where its offices are located, what its products and services are, what its growth has been, and what its growth potential is for the future.
• Be on time or arrive few minutes early - Arriving late for a job interview is never a good start to an interview as already a negative point of view is formed about you.

Presentation

The nonverbal messages your image sends can work on your behalf, or they can work against you.

Ensure you start each day looking impeccable with a highly professional put-together image, a look that includes businesslike attire that is well coordinated and in mint condition.

Immaculate grooming, from your head to your feet is essential for a successful interview.

At the Interview

• When arriving on time to your interview, greet the interviewer by name with correct pronunciation.
• Shake hands firmly. A firm hand shake shows a strong personality and is what employers are looking for.
• Maintain good eye contact when speaking to the interviewer but do not stare. Good eye contact shows strength of character.
• Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting. Sit upright in your chair, look alert and interested at all times, this reflects energy, enthusiasm and self control.
• Be a good listener, this shows respect. Wait until your interview has stopped talking before you start conversing back, this shows you are a good listener.
• If you have a personal resume, ensure that the person to whom you release your resume is the person that will be interviewing you or hiring you.
• Refresh your memory on the facts and figures you have presented on your resume.
• Ensure you know facts about the companies you are presently working for, or your most recent employer. Knowing little about the company you have worked for reflect negative on your ability.
• Think of the questions you will ask at the interview and prepare yourself for questions recruiters may ask you.
• Volunteer what you can bring to the role.

Concluding the Interview

If you are interested in the position enquire about the next interview stage.

If the recruiter offers the position to you and you want it, accept on the spot otherwise ask very courteous and tactfully for time to think about it. Give a time frame about giving them an answer.

Call us on (03) 9863 9995 or send us an email to find out more about how Freedom Recruiting can assist you in preparing for an interview.

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Tips for Job Seekers

If you are looking for a job the following recruitment tips can help you to get it.

• Preparing For Job Interview
• Top Job Interview Questions
• Job Interview DONTs

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