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Interview Tips

Do

  • Arrive early but not too early (10mins maximum) - Plan your route
  • Research the company

  • Shake hands firmly

  • Smile

  • Maintain eye contact

  • Try to relax and let your personality come through

  • Dress conservatively (plain suit/plain shirt) - ensure you are comfortable

  • Limit the amount of jewellery and remember - less is best - and remove any facial piercings

  • Be prepared to answer any questions related to your CV

  • Thank the interviewer for their time and express your interest in the role

Don't
  • Answer questions with a simple yes or no. Expand and explain yourself

  • Lie

  • Smoke, even if the interviewer smokes and offers you a cigarette

  • Make derogatory comments about current or past employers

  • Ask about salary or holidays on the first interview

  • Talk too much about your personal life

  • Fidget / play with your hair





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