Congratulations you have an interview.  You will be fully briefed on the position before your interview by your Consultant.

However, you too need to do some interview preparation to prepare yourself.  Here are some top tips on how to be successful in your interview:

Research and Preparation

• Do your homework – visit the company website so you have a full understanding of the company
• Take a look at their company brochure/annual report/Google the company to see if any interesting new stories appear
• You are bound to be asked questions about the company, so be prepared to impress them with your knowledge!
• You maybe required to produce your Passport as proof of eligibility to work in the UK and Visa (if applicable) and educational certificates – so have these ready just in case

Plan your journey

• Be sure to know the date, time and address of your interview
• Research your route on how to get to their office – do a dummy run if possible and give yourself plenty of time
• Arrive 5 minutes early for your interview, but no earlier.  If you are delay for any unforeseen circumstance let your Consultant know so they can contact the client on your behalf

Job Description

• Familiarise yourself with the job role and duties so you are totally clear of what is expected of the role
• ŸConsider the key skills and experience required
• ŸThink of examples that highlight your strengths, consider the situation, the action you took and the positive effect if had.

Eg:  Describe a situation in which you had to work under pressure?

• What was the cause of the pressure?
• How did you feel and react?
• What impact did this have on your work?

Your CV
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• Be prepared to talk in more detail about your CV and your experience, what you have learnt in your last job, and what you can bring to the new position.
• If you have gaps in your CV have good explanations for these eg: travelling/maternity leave

Look the part
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• First impressions do count!
• A client is likely to want someone who will best represent their company so dress smartly and professionally.  A suit is usually advisable and don’t forget to polish your shoes
• Make sure your mobile phone is turned off during the interview

Body language

• You maybe feeling nervous but try and come across confidently and positive
• Give a firm handshake, but don’t crush their fingers!
• Be smiley and look your interviewer in the eye regularly  this will show you are friendly and confident

Finally

• Don’t worry, try and relax and enjoy the interview and be yourself
• It is your opportunity to meet them and see their office, as much as it is their opportunity to meet you.

Good luck!!