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Nail your job interview: 5 steps to success
Well done! Your CV was perfect and you’ve been called for the interview. You may be feeling a range of emotions by now: excited one minute and a bundle of nerves the next. Don’t worry, we’ve prepared a five-step plan to help you through this process.
When you have a job interview scheduled, you need to know much as possible about the company.
Knowing these important details will help you create questions that you’d like to ask the interviewer and give you confidence.
When an interviewer asks about who you are, it can get awkward, if you don’t know what to say. Here’s how you can answer this question:
Don’t use clichés. Avoid saying things like, “I am a fun-loving person who enjoys reading.” That’s great, but you’ll need to capture the interviewer’s attention. Try saying something that will help you stand out like, “I can describe myself using three words…” or start by referring to something you enjoy, “I’m a lot like my favourite musician…”
It always helps to be creative and show some personality. You don’t need to memorise your answer but take time to prepare possible answers for this question.
Asking questions lets the interviewer know that you’re interested. Here are some questions you could ask and some you should avoid during your job interview:
Do ask:
Don’t ask:
Things you should already know. Never ask the interviewer information about the company that you should have picked up during your research before the interview. It may create the impression that you’re not serious about the job.
Finding an outfit for your job interview needn’t be a headache. When you research the company, you could call the company secretary to ask about the work dress code.
Once you’ve established the company culture, choose an outfit that is smart but not too casual. You want to create a good first impression:
Here are five essential tips to help you before your job interview:
The content on this page was last updated on 2 March 2022