Interview Preparation

The aim of most first interviews can be simply stated as getting you selected for the second or in many cases now, an assessment day. Going into more detail it is to convince the interviewer that you have the right skill set, good and relevant experience and a character that will enable you to fit in quickly.

Preparation is the key, make sure your CV is up to date and that it contains facts and figures as well as achievements. You need to know your CV backwards and that includes knowing relevant KPI's and key statistics. You must research your would be employer, looking at their website is now a basic essential, mystery shop and visiting premises are in many cases essential, do your homework on products offered, the market, competitors etc..

Dress smartly and arrive early, then use your time to watch what is going on.

It is very important to listen to the questions and then answer them. Make sure you come across positively and enthusiastically, put all negative thoughts out of your mind. Smile and make eye contact with your interviewers.