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Your interview

Whether you have attended several interviews or only a few there are several things to remember if you are invited for an interview:

• Do your homework. Before the interview try to find out as much as you can about the organisation - get hold of any company literature and use the internet. If you are lucky enough to know anyone who works for the organisation then find out as much as you can from them. You should already have a copy of the job description - remember to re-read it.
• Dress appropriately and smartly. Make sure the clothes you wear are appropriate for the industry and job.
• Make sure you know where the interview is to be held. If you need to prepare a map so you know how to get there.
• Arrive early so that you have time to relax and prepare yourself. Be friendly and greet your interviewer with a smile. Try to make informal conversation with them - this will help to relax you.
• You are likely to be asked a number of questions about your previous jobs - make sure you have this information clear in your mind. You will also be asked questions based on the job description and specification - make sure you are clear about the role and be prepared to show how your skills and experience match the person specification. Show an interest in the organisation.
• Prepare a number of questions for your interviewer about the job, benefits, career development and training. Make a list of these to take to the interview with you. You can also make notes of any other points which come up in discussion and which you may want to clarify later in the interview.
• Talk to the interviewer about their role in the organisation and how much contact you will have with them if you are appointed.
• If you decide that you want the job then make that clear to them at the interview. Find out whether there will be any further interviews and when they will inform you.