- Research the company - Do your homework on the company before the interview. Review their website, find things that you like about the company and prepare questions you may want to ask your interviewer.
- Read the job description carefully - To understand your day to day responsibilities and how your background will enable you to perform in the role.
- Review your CV – Make sure your CV is up to date and true. Consider how you may answer if you’re asked why you are leaving your current role. (See our CV writing tips)
- Plan your journey before the day – How long will your journey take? Where will you park?
- Have your outfit planned and ready – Dress smart for the interview, (even if the interview is remote) First impressions count!
- Practise your response to potential questions you may be asked - Have a friend/ family member or your recruiter go over some practise questions and answer as you would at the interview to hear your responses out loud.
- Be on time – That means early!
- Take a pen and notebook – You may want to make notes during the interview.
- Have some questions prepared for your interviewer- Think of things you would like to know about the business, anything that isn’t clear to you from the job description.
- Take a copy of your CV -?Up to date and on clean paper.
- Be confident and polite – Make eye contact with your interviewer and use their name when talking to them.
- Ask if the employer would like to know anything more about you or see any more examples of your work.
- What are the next steps, When can you expect to hear back?
- Thank the interviewer for meeting with you
