| •
be smart and business-like |
| Find
out beforehand whether you are expected to wear
a suit. Take along spare copies of your CV. |
| |
| •
be professional |
| Be
yourself and let your personality shine through. |
| |
| •
be enthusiastic |
| Speak
enthusiastically about yourself, your experience
and your skills. |
| |
| •
listen carefully |
| Make
sure you listen carefully to any questions asked
so that you can answer them in a meaningful way.
Avoid abrupt ‘yes’ or ‘no’
answers. Elaborate where possible – remember,
this is your chance to sell yourself. |
| |
| •
be positive |
| Don’t
talk negatively or be overly critical of your past.
It doesn’t create a good impression. |
| |
| •
use short pauses |
| Don’t
be afraid of short pauses. When asked a question,
take a few moments to think of a well crafted answer. |
| |
| •
body language |
| Smile.
Make eye contact. Firm handshake. Sit up straight. |
| |
| Questions
to think about asking… |
| •
What are the career opportunities? |
| •
Will I be working as part of a team or independently? |
| •
What is the performance appraisal procedure? |
| •
What qualities do you look for in an employee? |
| |
| Questions
you might be asked…. |
| •
Why are you leaving your current job? |
| •
What are your main strengths/weaknesses? |
| •
Why should we appoint you over someone else? |
| •
Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 years time? |
| |
