How to prepare for an interview
Congratulations, you’ve been invited to an interview. Whatever happens next, you should see this as a big achievement.
Congratulations, you’ve been invited to an interview. Whatever happens next, you should see this as a big achievement.
You can be confident that you have the skills and knowledge the employer is looking for, so here’s your chance to demonstrate why you’re a strong candidate.
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Preparation is key to a successful interview. Here are our top tips:
It’s not about giving employers the answers you think they want to hear because they’ve heard those a thousand times. It’s thinking outside the box and answering in a different way that they’ll remember.
Usually, the interviewers will give you an idea of when they’re likely to let candidates know if they’ve been successful, and you can ask this question if they don’t tell you.
If you haven’t been successful, don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s always worth contacting the interviewer for feedback, particularly about what you did well and if they have any tips for improvement. You should see it as a positive opportunity to improve.