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Interview Advice & Tips

Preparation

Research the company
Understand the job specification thoroughly, including salary details
Make sure you know where the company is located and who is going to interview you
DO NOT be late – leave yourself enough time to locate the correct office
Decide on an appropriate dress code i.e. personal effects
Make sure you are 100% familiar with your CV – perhaps it is a good idea to take a copy with you unless otherwise told
Take pen and paper to make notes
Prepare a list of questions relating to company, job itself, career prospects, training, how long company has been established, whether company has any competitors – more original the better

What to Expect

The first few minutes of the interview is vital; - smile, eye contact and strong handshake is always the best introduction
Posture – don’t slouch
Don’t forget this is a time to sell yourself – be positive, informative and confident
Be prepared for a formal interview with maybe more than one person – maintain eye contact with all interviewers and remember to look interested, acknowledging all of them.
Be prepared – they may ask you what you know about their company and the position for which you are applying for – the better prepared you are – the more impressive.
Be prepared to discuss your work history and remember to relate your experience to the position you are applying for
Give full answers – not just yes and no, giving as much relevant information as possible – don’t waffle
Be prepared to give scenario type examples e.g. most stressful situation and how you dealt with it – remember these are opportunities to sell yourself
Emphasise your key skills and qualities – you may even be asked about weakness but remember to turn that weakness into a positive e.g. a perfectionist may be slower but will always be accurate
A popular question is “Where do you see yourself in X years time?” Try not to be overly ambitious when answering this question – any secret desires to be a zookeeper should be kept hidden at this stage!
Always leave on a good note – thank them for their time and let them know how interested and suited you are for the position – ENTHUSIASM CAN BE THE DECIDING FACTOR!