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Interview Tips
Ten tips on preparing for an interview
There are five key things you as a job hunters should do and five actions that you should avoid to be more likely to succeed.
KEY POINT 1 - Be prepared.
Research the firm or organisation for which you are being interviewed and find out about the position for which you are applying. Use the internet or contact the organisation to get information about them and their position. Be prepared totalk about the organisation and why you want to work there.
KEY POINT 2 - Dress for the job.
Wear the most appropriate attire that you would likely need to wear in that position. Show the employer how you could represent their organisation.
KEY POINT 3 - Know your skills, abilities and experiences.
Be able to talk about how you could contribute to the organisation. Show that you believe you can do the job by referring to your skills, abilities and experience.
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KEY POINT 4 - Ask relevant questions.
The interview is not only for the employer. The interview is also for you to learn about the position and see if it really is for you. If you are properly prepared, you should generally know about the position and can ask questions relevant to you if your application is successful.
KEY POINT 5 - Take relevant material to the interview.
For example, copies of your resume, certificates, references or names and contact details of referees. |
NEGATIVE ACTION 1 - Don't be late for the interview.
Plan your time to arrive early and compose yourself before the interview.
NEGATIVE ACTION 2 - Don't Panic.
An employer will not be trying to trip you up during the interview.
NEGATIVE ACTION 3 - Don't lie about your skills and experience.
It is important to be truthful and positive about your skills, abilities and experience but do not make things up. Show the interviewer who you really are.
NEGATIVE ACTION 4 - Don't post too much on Facebook and other social networking sites.
Employers now use social networking sites to gather information on prospective employees. Be careful what you post and what images you are uploading as your profile images.
NEGATIVE ACTION 5 - Don't be discouraged if you do not get the job.
Remember that there are probably many applicants and only one will get the job. Try to get feedback about why you did not get the position. Learn from the experience and aim to be better at the next interview.
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