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MODULE 2 | JOB INTERVIEWS

STEPS TO PREPARE FOR YOUR INTERVIEW

DO YOUR RESEARCH
Take some time to learn as much as you can about the company and the specific position you are applying for.

1 Look for basic information about the company - their mission statement, values, products and services, locations
etc. If possible check if the company is doing well - have they expanded or downsized recently? You can also look
up your interviewer. You might discover some points in common to bring up during small talk. It is always better to
be over-prepared than to go in blind. You will feel more confident and it will show.

FILM YOURSELF PRACTICING

Think about questions that you might be asked and practice, practice, practice! Practicing in your head and

2 speaking out loud are very different. Record yourself speaking. Nobody else has to see it. You might feel silly at
first, but it is an extremely effective technique. Watching yourself on film is a fantastic way to improve your
answers, catch and correct your English mistakes and become more aware of your body language. You can work on
any areas that need improvement, and get to see what you are already great at!

KNOW YOUR CV INSIDE OUT

3 Make sure that you are fully prepared to answer any questions that might come up about your CV. Make sure you
can explain any gaps in your employment history if there are long periods of time on your CV when you were out of
work.

PREPARE HARD COPIES OF YOUR CV

4 Even though the interviewer has a soft copy of your CV, having a few hard copies in-hand is always a good idea.
Just in case anyone needs to take a second look at your CV, you will be ready. You should also bring a pen to jot
down any important notes.

DRESS TO IMPRESS
You get one chance to make a first impression, so dress for the job you are trying to get. Generally speaking,

5 professional attire is appropriate, but of course there are some roles which are less formal or more creative. For
instance, a suit and tie might be a little over the top for a position in a restaurant. You will have to gauge whether
smart-casual or business attire is the way to go. Regardless of the position, you should always be neat and well-
groomed.

ARRIVE EARLY
When it comes to an interview, being on time is like being late. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least minutes prior
6 to your interview. Arriving early gives you the chance to relax a little and lower your stress levels and freshen up if
you need to. On top of that, it demonstrates your professionalism and shows that you respect the interviewer’ s
time.

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