Preparing for your interview is a critical step in your job search process. Take a look through our top 9 tips for preparing for your interview.
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Our top 9 Tips for interview preparation!
Evaluate
- Assess strengths & weaknesses
- Consider your achievements
Research the company and position
- Draw from resources such, Linkedin and Glassdoor
- Consider reaching out to your network to obtain further information on the organisation
- LinkedIn is a great tool to initially ‘get to know” your Interviewer
Prepare Some “smart” Questions
- Compile a list of questions to potentially weave into the conversation
Review your resume
- Understand the characteristics of the job you are applying to
- This will assist in highlighting your skills and experience
Practice
- Practice and role playing may feel a bit silly, however this will help you feel less nervous discussion the same topics during your interview
Confirm interview details
- Confirm date, time and location
- Take in account drive time, traffic and signing in at Reception
- Plan to arrive early
Bring a copy of your resume
- Even though the interviewer may already have a copy, be prepared
- Take along personal Identification (AU drivers’ licence OR Passport)
Dress for your interview
- Put thought into what you will wear to your interview
- This will place an impression on your future employer
Follow up
- Within 24 hours of your interview, send an e-mail to the interviewer thanking them for their time
- You are welcome to restate your interest in the position
- Check out our tips on how to follow up on your interview
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