Interview Advice… Top Tips!
By Gemma McCann,
Written by Gemma McCann
Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience for a lot of people, so to try and take some of the stress and pressure away let’s have a look at some ways to prepare for an interview.
How to prepare for an interview:
Read the job role thoroughly to ensure you know what you are applying for. You can then re-read your cv so that your information is fresh in your mind. Once you are all set, try thinking about some questions that they may ask you.
Research the company – it is always good to get an idea of the kind of company you are looking to work for, so have a look through the website to get to know them a bit better (this might also give you some inspiration for any questions that you may want to ask them in the interview).
S.T.A.R – The interviewer may ask questions about your portfolio, previous experiences, or give you hypothetical case studies or scenarios. It can be extremely useful for you to answer these questions using the S.T.A.R technique:
S – Situation – set the stage for the anecdote and provide context
T – Task – provide information on what your role was in the situation
A – Action – tell the interviewer how you as an individual dealt with the situation or tackled the challenge
R – Response – what was the outcome of your actions
Remember to always check the date and time for your interview, along with what you need to wear, and anything you need to take.
What next?
At the end of the interview, you should be given a rough time frame for when to expect a response, however if you haven’t heard anything and it has been a few weeks, you can always contact the company for an update.
If you think of any more questions or there is any information that you need to know after the interview is over, you can contact the company.
For any further support or guidance, please feel free to contact Career Connect, who can offer you a mock interview, or can be there to support you through the process and answer any questions that you might have.
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