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The best interview

The interview is your chance to sell yourself. The potential employer is looking to find out about you and your potential, and it’s also a chance for you to find out if the company is the place you would like to continue your career.

Interview

  • A traditional interview with a panel of people or the person you will be reporting to if you were offered the job.

Assessment centre

  • This could include an interview, written exercises, case studies, psychometric tests, role play, presentations or group discussions.

Psychometric testing

  • This could be multiple choice or you may be asked to describe in your own words the answers to the questions.

Performance-based tests

  • Ability tests – these may include numerical, verbal reasoning or intelligence tests
  • Aptitude tests – these are used to assess speed and accuracy
  • Personality tests – to gauge what kind of person you are and how well you’ll fit the role and organisation.

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Preparation

Know where you’re going, including car parking, and how long the journey will take.

  • Know who you’re meeting and take their contact phone number in case of unexpected delays
  • Know what the job requires and how you can meet these requirements
  • Think of examples to illustrate your skills.
      • Think about questions that you may be asked such as,
      • Why do you want this job?
      • Why do you want to work for us?
      • Why did you choose a career in…..?
  • Think of questions to ask the interviewer such as
      • What are the opportunities for personal growth?
      • What are the challenging aspects of the job?
      • What is the structure of the department in which I would be working?
      • What are the challenges facing the team/organisation?
      • Why do you enjoy working for the company?
      • What qualities are you looking for in the people you hire?
      • What characteristics do successful people at the company have?

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At the interview

  • Be on time – try to arrive at least 10 minutes early
  • Dress appropriately
  • Switch off your mobile phone
  • Answer the question you are being asked, not one that you would like to have been asked
  • Be positive, enthusiastic and speak clearly.
 
 
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