Top Tips for Interview

The key to success at interview is preparation.

Prepare yourself - Identify your skills and abilities, strengths, achievements and any areas for improvement. Think up the phrases and descriptions that 'sell you'.

Prepare your answers - Questions you will be asked fall into these main categories:

• You as a person
• Your work history, skills and experience
• What you can bring to the position, why they should choose you
  
• What you already know about the company

Try and anticipate topics and questions you may face. Write them down and then list the crucial points you want to make in response. Don't learn phrases parrot fashion, as you will not sound natural, but think of specific examples you can use in the interview to show your experience.

Transferable skills are one of the most important factors to hightlight when looking for a new position.

If you are looking for a call centre job, even if you haven't worked in this environment before, make sure you emphasis your customer facing skills.

For clerical jobs and administrative work, describe how organised you are as a person.

If possible practice your answers, so that you are comfortable and confident in responding to different types of questions.

Prepare your questions - You are sure to get the chance to ask questions yourself, so prepare some in advance. Asking questions will make you sound interested in the role.

• What future plans are there for this position?
• What opportunities are there for development and promotion?
• Who are the people you would be working with?

Try not to ask questions that have already been covered during the interview.

Research the potential employer - as a professional employment agency we will provide you with as much information as possible, but you can add to this by contacting the company (customer service or marketing departments) for brochures and information, or by checking their website.

Make sure you know what the company does, its size, turnover, locations and its market position and competitors.

Your teleresources consultant will help you prepare for the interview.
Make sure you're aware of:

• Who will interview you
• Will there be a practical or skills test
• Any specific format to the interview
• When and where it is and how to get there!
  Our journey planner will help you plan your route.

Good luck!