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© Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
little things
THE (not so)
that fail you in a job interview
The slightest slip up
could take you out
of the running for
the job of your dreams.
IN A JOB INTERVIEW THERE ARE
NO LITTLE THINGS.
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WATCH OUT for these common missteps
which may ruin your chances
of securing that job offer.
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DON’T FAIL
TO IMPRESS
DON’T NEGLECT
YOUR APPEARANCE WHEN IT COMES TO THE JOB INTERVIEW.
Your clothing should be
appropriate to the job, your grooming
immaculate, your breath fresh
and your jewellery, make-up and
accessories minimal and tasteful.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Deodorant is ESSENTIAL
but avoid pungent cologne or perfume.
• Two copies of up to date
resumes and references
• A valid transport ticket and timetable
(or sufficient fuel in the car and good
directions) so you get there on time
• Interview details: the address,
interviewer’s name, contact details
• Find out everything you can about
your prospective employer including
products/services, last year’s annual
report and who you’d be working with.
Come to the job
interview prepared with:
DON’T
FAIL TO PREPARE
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BE CONFIDENT
• Make a list of all your
strengths, skills and experience
• Add in a few recollections of
the times you’ve done something
brilliant, like solving a difficult
problem for a previous employer
• Read over your references
for moral support or call
family/ friends to remind you
of why you deserve this role
• Be prepared to talk about the
learning curves you’re looking
forward to tackling
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DON’T
FAIL TO PERFORM
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Instead of pitching how great you
are, interview yourself for the job by
being interested in what the potential
employer needs.
Take the approach that you are trying
to figure out whether you fit into their
picture by asking meaningful questions.
DON’T
FAIL TO ASK QUESTIONS
IN
SUMMARY,
ENSURE YOUR NEXT JOB
INTERVIEW IS A SUCCESS BY:
• Making sure you dress appropriately.
PRESENTATION IS KEY.
• Spending time to adequately prepare.
Research your POTENTIAL EMPLOYER.
• Giving yourself the best chance to perform.
BE CONFIDENT.
• Preparing questions for your interviewer.
FIND OUT IF THIS JOB IS REALLY FOR YOU!
For more job search and career advice like this, visit
worklife.roberthalf.com.au
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