~Untalkative giddy~: Interview Preparation

Here are some useful tips for preparing for your interview.

· Be well prepared--know who you are meeting and the interviewers' position in the Company
· Do some research on the company - always check the website
· Be on time, if not early
· ‘Dress appropriately smart / professional
· Be polite to support staff - receptionists etc.
· Make eye contact immediately when greeted
· Smile and be friendly
· Give a confident handshake
· Thank the interviewer for taking the time to meet with you

· Show interest in the job and the company
· Be enthusiastic
· Have an easy non-work related topic of conversation ready to discuss
· Be relaxed and don't slouch
· Position yourself so that your body is facing the other person
· Watch your body language--do not cross your arms
· Make regular eye contact but not for long
· Let the interviewer lead the conversation
· Listen carefully to the questions asked and ask them to repeat or re-phrase the question if you are unclear
· Be honest with your answers-do not bluff
· Answer what you have been asked and try not to go off on tangents
· Do not interrupt the interviewer
· Don't pretend to know everything-this can often put the interviewer off
· Ask questions throughout the interview (not just at the end) about the role, the company and the nature of the business

· Tell me about a time when you had to work against strict time constraints?
· What procedures have you followed in order to prioritize your work in the past?
· What sort of things do you find distracting when you are trying to work? And, how do you deal with them?
· What activities have you undertaken as part of a team?
· Tell me about a time when things were particularly hectic? How did you feel? And, what steps did you take to deal with the pressure?
· Why do you want a job in our company and what will you bring to the position?
· Why do you want to leave your current position?
· What type of company can you see yourself fitting into?
· Why should we take you on board?
· Have you ever had to deal with a difficult customer and how did you handle it?
· What are your key strengths and/or weaknesses?