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Preparation

Prepare yourself

Interviews are two way meetings. Not only are they an opportunity for the interviewer to find out about you & if you are a suitable candidate for the position but they are also a time for you to find out about the organisation and if the vacancy will provide you with the challenge & job satisfaction that you are looking for.

Ensure you can talk confidently about what is written on your CV. Particularly those points that are relevant & valuable to the position you are interested in.

Prepare some questions to ask at the interview. At the first interview it is important to restrict these to the job & organisation. Salary & benefits are best left to discussion at 2nd interview or after an offer of employment is made.

Do your homework

Find out as much as possible about the company prior to the interview. Look at their Website & find out about products & services they offer, location, length of time trading number of employees etc. Ask your Consultancy if they have any extra information on them. You could even 'phone the Company & ask them to send you an annual report.

Dress code & appearance

Ask your Consultancy what the client's dress code is. For office work, smart business dress is a must.

Ensure you are well groomed with clean tidy hair, clean shoes & clothing. Do not wear too much perfume or aftershave and keep make-up, jewellery & nail polish simple.