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Top 10 Tips forSuccessful Interviews
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1. Be prepared
The most important part of the interview happens before it even starts
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2. Do your research
• Know what the employer wants • Learn about the organisation• Find out what the job entails
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• List your skills and qualities
• Prepare examples that demonstrate them
3. Know your product
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4. Anticipate questions and prepare answers
Identify what the employer is looking for:
• Good communication skills; problem solving and team work abilities; initiative; leadership ability; self motivation; organisational skills
• Prepare answers that demonstrate each one using examples from your:
– Academic experience– Work experience– Extra-curricular experience
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5. Prepare questions to ask
What are the typical career
pathways for graduates?
How is your organisation
dealing with the current issue
of….?
What are the performance
expectations of graduates over
the first 12 months?
What are the opportunities
for professional development?
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6. Make a great impression
• Prepare your clothes the night before• Avoid strong perfumes• Remove flashy jewellery• Switch off mobile phones• Shake hands with the interviewers• Smile and maintain good eye contact
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7. Manage your nerves
• Be prepared
• Arrive early
• Steady your breathing
• Review your strengths
• Don’t fidget!
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8. Talk positively
• It shows confidence and competence
• It isn’t boasting if you offer evidence
• Practice with friends
• Be yourself!
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9. Practice, Practice, Practice!9. Practice, Practice, Practice!
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10. Review your performance10. Review your performance
• Each interview is a learning experience
• What did you do well?
• What can you improve on?