Preparing For An Interview
Dress the Part
When you know the day of your interview, plan ahead to ensure that the clothes you will be
wearing will be clean and wrinkle-free. Choose an outfit that is appropriate for the job you are applying for.
If you will be working in an office, dress conservatively. A dark suit for a man. Women should wear soft tones, but
try to avoid mini skirts and tops that show off too much.
You could dress more casually if the job would involve working outdoors or in some sort of
creative artistic environment. But it is best to avoid wearing jeans, over or under sized clothing, and for women
too much make-up. You don't want to create the wrong impression.
Always wear 'normal' shoes. Avoid wearing trainers or sandals, even in very hot
weather.
Your appearance needs to be smart, neutral and businesslike.
Get Organized
Plan ahead for your interview. Compile a checklist. Ensure that you will have
everything ready the night before.
It is a good idea to take an extra copy of your resume to interview with you, and
printed details of referees - current employer and several personal referees - just in case you get a job offer at
the interview and they ask for references.
You should also take a note pad with you in case it is prudent to take notes
during the interview, but only note the important things you need to remember.
Take a business card if you have them. It makes for easy contact later, shows
your professional side, and may prompt the employer to remember your name.
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Pre Interview Tips
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Before commencing a job search in your chosen field, do your
background research to understand fully what the career entails, as well as which jobs
would best suit your personality and interests.
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To be successful at finding work in your chosen field, you
must dedicate as much time to your job search as you would to a full-time
job.
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Before attending your next job interview, get a friend to help
you “role play” a Question and Answer session. This helps you to work out any
pre-interview nervousness as well as to develop some great answers for use in the
actual interview.
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