‘How do I prepare for an Interview? ‘ere are some useful tps for preparing for your interview. First Impressions Be well propared~know who you are mestng and the interviewers’ positon inthe company, Do some research onthe company always check the website Be on time, ifnot early Dress appropritel smart profesional Be polite to support staff receptionists ec. Make eye contact immediately when greeted Smile and be fendly Give confident handshake ‘Thank the interviewer fo taking the ime to meet with you The Interview ‘Show interest in the job and the company Be enthusiastic, eave an easy non-work related topic of conversation realy to discuss Be relaxed and dan’ slouch Position yourself so that your body is facing the other pe'son Watch your body language—do not cross your arms Make regular eye contact but not for long Lette interviewer lead the conversation Listen carefully tothe questions asked and ask them to peat or re-phrase the ‘question i you are unclear Be honest with your answers-do not bluff “Answer what you have been asked and try not ogo off cn tangents Do not interop the interviewer Don't pretend to know everthing-this can often put the inerviewer off ‘Ask questions throughout the interview (not just atthe ead about the role, the company and the nature ofthe business The Aftermath ‘+ You can never be sure how you have done in any one interview ‘Ask when to expect news andlor feedbsck {Ifyou donot hear anything from them within tha time ame, then follow up ‘Somme Sample Questions you may beast at an intervie: “ell me about time when you had to work against ste time contains? ‘© What procedures have you followed in order to prioritise your work inthe past? ‘+ What sor of things do you find distracting when you ar trying to work? And, how do you dal with them? ‘© What activities have you undertaken as part ofa team’?+ Tellme about atime when things were particularly hestie? How did you fel? ‘And, what steps did you tke to del withthe pressure? ‘Why do you vant job in our company and what will you bring to the poston? ‘Why do you want leave your eurrent position? ‘What typeof company ean you see yourselt fting ito? Why should we take you on boar? What are your key stengths and/or wesknesoes? “Make sure tht you ar able to answer these questions by providing the inervewer with specific exampies,