Preparation for the Interview

An interview can be a bit scary especially if you don’t know what to expect. Following is a list of things you can do to prepare for your interview.

• Read through the job description
• Check you hold the relevant skills and attributes required
• Do your research about the company
• List likely questions you would be asked and work out answers
• Get your clothes ready the night before
• Set your alarm

• Remember the name of the company and the interviewer
• Where is the interview taking place?
• How long has the company been in running for?
• How many employees do they have?
• What is the organisational structure of the company?
• What services do they offer or products do they sell?
• Who kind of customers do they deal with?

• Get up early enough to plan your route
• Wear appropriate and clean clothing
• Take the name and address with you
• If you are driving take enough money with you for parking
• If you are travelling on public transport check the times
• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol directly before
• Take your current curriculum vitae and any samples with you.

• Don’t give short answers and don’t babble
• You are also there to interview the interviewer
• Relax. But not too much!
• Don’t fidget
• Speak clearly, don’t mumble
• If you don’t understand a question say so.

• After the interview, shake hands with the interviewer and thank them for seeing you.
• Make a note of the questions asked for next time
• Think about where you went wrong.
• If you are not chosen don’t give up