How to prepare for an interview
When invited for an interview, turn your thoughts to giving a winning performance on the day.
- Start with a strong statement.
- Have a short responses that you can give comfortably.
- Don't be afraid to pause and think.
- Read carefully through the job and person specification, identifying your experiences that demonstrate the skills or knowledge gained.
- Prepare your interview outfit and go to bed early.
- Achievement stories make you memorable, which is what you want.
- Be ready to answer typical interview questions with a story about yourself.
- Don't send a CV in without a cover letter - you're more likely to succeed if you include one.
- Be confident about your abilities!