Oct 09
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5 things to do before an interview
1. Research the company.
Not too much (nobody likes a know-it-all) but enough to show them that you are interested in their business.
2. Re-read your CV.
“Why did you make your career moves?” Is a question that every interviewer asks, or expects you to volunteer, whilst going through your CV. Be prepared to explain any gaps in your CV and when discussing moves NEVER say that you had a disagreement with your boss.
3. Have an answer for the following because they nearly always get asked:-
- Your biggest strength
- Your biggest weakness
- Why do you want the job?
There are lots of other questions that can and will be asked but these are almost certainties. Think hard about your career and what you might get asked – and practice your answers.
4. Prepare a list of questions
Interviewers always ask you at the end of an interview “Is there anything you’d like to ask us?” Most people will say “No, I think you’ve covered everything”. Rubbish, you just want to get out of there.
Write down on a piece of paper everything your wife/husband/girlfriend/boyfriend will ask you afterwards, take it out in the interview and make sure you get an answer. Not only will this help you but it will seriously impress the interviewer.
5. Plan
Make sure you know precisely where you are going and allow plenty of time to get there. It’s fine to be early but deadly to be late.
