Interview Preparation Techniques

'Fail to prepare - prepare to fail'. Below are some guidelines that you may find useful in preparing for your interview. Good preparation will not only give you increased confidence, but will be recognised by the company who will view you in a more positive light.

Let's face it with the amount of information available on the web, preparation is a straightforward task. In addition, you could use your contacts to find out more about the company culture, and try to speak to an existing or past employee. Perhaps try and find out what the company's mission statement is.

Research should have increased your interest level and your enthusiasm will be conveyed to the interviewer.

During the recruitment process you will be judged every step of the way. Everything you do and say will form part of the employer's decision making process.

Also, first impressions really do count. If you get this right at the start of the interview process, and build a rapport, you will create a solid foundation towards getting an offer.

An interview is a two-way process. Appropriately well thought out, structured questions are a good way to qualify whether you want to work for the company or not.

In our experience and from client feedback, the most successful candidates arrive prepared, with an agenda and have formulated structured, stimulating questions. Some candidates are known to have their agenda in written format as a useful reminder.

Maximising your chance of career success is very much our aim, and the Recruiters at Mayfield Curzon will assist you in any and every way they can.

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