interview preparation tips

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview Preparation Basics 1• Read the job advert/ job description well• Practise examples of things you have done

which fit the criteria for the job• Think of the questions that may be asked and

prepare answers• Have some questions to ask yourself

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Interview Preparation Basics 2

• Find out everything you can about the company before

• Check out your route/transport/travel time before the day

• Leave early – allow for delays en route• Dress up – make a good impression• Be courteous to everyone you meet in the

company – you never know what influence they might have

Body Language• Shake hands firmly (but no power grips!)• Look the interviewer in the eye in a relaxed• Wait until the interviewer indicates where and

when to sit• Don’t get too relaxed, but don’t sit ramrod

straight either• Smile at your interviewerhttp://www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_tips.htm

Common Interview Questions 1

• Tell me about yourselfhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZwbGF4Wci8&feature=related

• Why do you want this job?

• Why do you want to work for this

organisation?

Common Interview Questions 2

• What have you learned from previous jobs?

• What are your main strengths?

• Where would you like to be in 5 years?

• Why should we choose you for the job?

Questions for you to ask

• What would my responsibilities be?

• What opportunities will there be for training and

promotion?

• Will travel or relocation be required?

• Where is the company headed in the next 10 years?

Final Pointers• Think of the good points that you want to make

about yourself and concentrate on getting them across• Remember: you’re also interviewing the company• Be businesslike• Convey a positive, energetic attitude• Practise online:

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Information source

Northumbria University - Newcastle Business Schoolhttp://www.newcastlebusinessschool.co.uk