Interview Tips
When you are applying for a job, these tips may assist you.
- Ensure you address your covering letter to the correct person.
- If your first interview is with a recruitment consultant, treat it with the same level of importance as the hiring company. Remember recruitment consultants make the decision on whether or not you meet the client.
- Ensure you have done a spelling and grammar check on your resume before sending it.
- Respond to the job ad on the same or next working day it is published.
- Try to keep your resume to less then 6 pages.
- Before going to the client interview, visit the companies Web site to do some preparation.
- Be prepared when you arrive at the interview.
- Look the part (dress appropriately)
- Re read the ad to ensure you have it fresh in your mind the skills required
- Think about how you are going to answer questions on your strengths, experience and achievements etc
- Be 10 minutes early, NOT 1 minute late
- If for some reason you are running late, before your assigned interview time, call to let them know
- Ask questions, about the job, the company, the work environment etc
- If the job or company does not appeal, do not accept the position
- Do not be negative in an interview, Sample: (Why do you wish to leave your current employer)? This type of question often brings out a negative, think about how you answer it. The way people answer this question often determines if you get the job or not. Make your answer very brief, then finish off with a positive comment .
- At the end of the client interview, if you feel the job is what you are looking for, (ask the interviewer in your own words): when would you like me to start or when will you be making the decision. Show enthusiasm for the position.
- If you are told, "we will be making the decision within a week", call to follow up the recruitment consultant or if you did not go through a recruitment consultant call the company within 2-3 days, (ask in your own words) "can you tell me if I have been successful", (show enthusiasm).
- If you are not successful, say thank you for your consideration, and should another position arise, I would appreciate being considered. Do not argue the point, accept it and leave the door open for future opportunities.
We trust this assists you gain the position you are looking for.
If you have a choice, DO NOT resign without a position to go to.
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