Interview techniques

CONGRATULATIONS!!! You've managed to get over the 1st hurdle (Us) now you're approaching the finish line. All that's between you and that dream job is a panel of complete strangers who are only interested in how you can help their company.

1st impressions are vitally important so it's crucial you impress on arrival.

• Remember to Prepare, we cannot stress how important this is. There is no excuse for turning up without having researched the company.
  
  We will help as much as we can, we recommend you checking related websites and Google search names of your interviewers.
• Dress code - This is vitally important to get just right. And unless told otherwise by us...
  
  Men: always wear a suit, shirt, tie, smart shoes.
  Ladies: Business dress is appropriate, please wear a suit.
  No facial jewellery, chewing gum, visible tattoos (if you can help it)
• Always turn your mobile phone off before you enter the interview.
• Always get there in time. Try to arrive 10 minutes before your due to be seen. It allows you time to relax, gather your thoughts, and prepare for the task ahead.

Now you're ready to impress, one important fact you should remember before you walk through that door is:

"Experts believe you have 7 seconds to make a 1st impression"

Good Luck

(And if in doubt), Here is a CHEAT to help you succeed!

Confidence - Believe in yourself, you have as much chance of getting this job as the next person.

Handshake - A firm handshake is always a sign of a confident applicant.

Eye Contact - A very important piece of Non Verbal Communication, it shows you're interested.

Attention - The worst thing in an interview is to lose track of what you're being asked, stay focused from start - finish.

Think! - Always think about what you're going to say. You've got this far, Don't blow it now!