Tips for Your Job Interview

Arrive at least 5 minutes before your allotted time and make sure you have all your evidence in a folder. Everyone has their watch set differently, and giving a 5 minute cushion is a good idea. Some interviewers are also very time-sensitive and notice if you're even one minute late.

• Be professional at all times. Be polite, courteous and well mannered.
• If you carry a mobile phone, turn it off before you enter the interview room to be sure it doesn't ring.
• Shake hands when introduced. When introducing yourself to each interviewer, give your first and last name, make eye contact, and let the interviewer be the person to initiate a handshake. When shaking hands, match the pressure of their handshake. Do not be limp or unusual with the way you shake hands. Wait a moment and smile at the interviewer after meeting them.
• You should know in advance whether the interview will be a panel or one to one. In panel there will usually be 2-4 people. You will be told who everyone is and one person will chair the interview. All the panel members may ask questions and it is important that you maintain eye contact with the person who has asked the question.
• The interview may be one-to-one. Your body language tells a lot about you in an interview. Sit up straight. Lean slightly forward in your chair. Keep eye contact with your interviewer as much as possible.
• Be prepared to talk about yourself - your education, hobbies, interests, special achievements. This gives the employer an opportunity to find out more about you.
• Never bring up money on your first interview. Don't ask about benefits info or to take an office tour. Those things will come at a later time.
• Companies don't like to hire people who seem desperate. Interview with a confident style that shows you want the job, but don't give the impression that you need the job.
• Do not draw attention to any weaknesses but be ready with answers which show up your strong points especially those which are relevant to the job eg ‘I get on well with people’ or ‘I work well with figures’
• Don’t criticise present or past employers or colleagues and do not be negative about your career move.
• Towards the end of the interview you should be given the chance to ask questions yourself. Provided they have not been dealt with already, it is reasonable to ask about training, prospects, hours, wages or further education.
• If the interviewer offers you a firm handshake, by all means reciprocate, make eye contact and respond with a confident smile. On the other hand if it is not offered, don’t worry about offering a handshake first, if at all. Thank the interviewer/panel for their time at the end of the interview.

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