Once you\u2019ve been invited to interview for a role, it\u2019s essential not to fall at the last hurdle. While there are many golden rules to remember for an interview, like dressing the part, there are ten golden rules everyone needs to remember to help them pass the interview!<\/p>\n
Here are our top tips to help you succeed!<\/p>\n
First impressions count, and looking at the part when attending an interview is essential. Dress smartly and look professional. While many modern companies have a casual dress code, it\u2019s best to turn up dressed smartly unless explicitly told not to do so!<\/p>\n
It would help if you spent time learning about the company you\u2019re interviewing with and your interviewer. Make sure you know about the company\u2019s vision, it\u2019s products and any recent press. Look up your interviewer online \u2013 LinkedIn is great for this \u2013 find out their role in the company and try to learn about their day-to-day job.<\/p>\n
Make sure you read through your r\u00e9sum\u00e9 and remember exactly what is on it. If you have customised it for each job you have applied to, go back and re-read the version you sent to the company you are interviewing. This helps to prevent any awkward questions that you can\u2019t answer!<\/p>\n
Take your time and think about what you are going to say. When you answer, speak clearly and don\u2019t rush. There\u2019s nothing worse than being misunderstood and you\u2019ll waste time repeating yourself.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t know the answer to a question, ask the interviewer to repeat themselves or to give you a hint. Sometimes there is never a correct answer, and interviewers are trying to find out how you would tackle a problem.<\/p>\n
Always focus on positive points, and avoid being negative. If you\u2019re asked why you want to leave your current job, explain that it\u2019s because you want a new challenge \u2013 don\u2019t say that it\u2019s because you hate your boss!<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t believe in yourself, no one else will. You should be proud of your achievements to date and be prepared to stand behind them.<\/p>\n
Try to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start of an interview. Give yourself a bit of extra time to find the office, sign in at reception and use the bathroom if necessary. You don\u2019t want to arrive in a rush and have no time to relax before the interview starts.<\/p>\n
An interview should be a two-way conversation. It is also your chance to determine whether you want to work for the company. Make sure you prepare a range of questions about the company and role that you have applied for. This also makes you look more engaged and proves that you\u2019ve done your research.<\/p>\n
After your interview, always send a thank you email to say that you enjoyed meeting the company and restate your interest in the role. If you felt you answered a question badly, this is also your chance to follow up and give the answer you wish you had in the interview!<\/p>\n
Now that you know how to pass the interview, get ready to start applying for the job of your dreams! You can start browsing Adzuna’s listing right now. Who knows…your dream job might be just a click away!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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