Interview Tips - Before the Interview

• Confirm with the agency the date, time and place of the interview.

• Research the company, their background, use the Internet or ask your consultant.

• Your curriculum vitae represents your employment history be prepared to answer questions. i.e. why do you want to leave your present company?

• Dress in a manner appropriate for an interview, ie conservatively, if you do not have time to change prior to an interview advise your consultant, they will inevitably inform the client and make your apologies prior to interview.

• Prepare a list of relevant questions.

• Be punctual, plan your journey, and leave extra time for bad traffic. If for any reason you know you are going to be delayed again phone your consultant, they will advise the client of your dilemma.

• Greet the reception staff courteously, and don’t become openly annoyed if you are kept waiting.

• Make sure you have a full job specification.

• Make sure you know the interviewers full name and how to pronounce it.

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