ABOUT CONTACT US HOME JOBS CLIENTS CANDIDATES WHO WE WORK WITH INTERVIEW TIPS AND TECHNIQUES BE PUNCTUAL Allow extra travel time to cater for delays. It’s better to arrive cool, calm and collected rather than puffed out and stressed. DRESS SMART The most feared words in business - Smart Casual. Business dress is ever more relaxed but there is only one chance to make a first impression. ALWAYS BE POLITE Mothers are always right – manners cost nothing. It’s better to be pleasant than incandescent. KNOW YOUR CV Interviewers will have your CV in front of them, you should two in case prompts are needed. MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH YOUR INTERVIEWER This shows you are paying attention and will enable you to gauge body language. TAKE TIME TO CONSIDER YOUR ANSWERS AND MAKE THEM CONCISE Aim to repost to questions for about 30 seconds at a time, avoid slang and colloquialisms and use affirmative body language. TURN YOUR MOBILE PHONE OFF Turn off mobiles and keep them in your bag / pocket. A mobile device placed on a table or in view demonstrates that the person you are talking to doesn’t have your full attention. HAVE POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE BE ATTENTIVE These two points are coupled together, have an open posture. Avoid crossed your arms and turning away from the interviewer directly. Making eye contact, relaxed shoulders and an open posture will relax you and those around you. BE MEMORABLE Stand out from the crowd, interviewers usually remember the first and last Candidate. Make sure you are remembered by making sure your CV is easy on the eye and readable at a glance. Being well presented or having a well versed answer to tough interview questions such as “what are your weaknesses?” or “what would other say about your work?”. BE YOURSELF An Interview is a two way street. The client is interviewing you, but you are also interviewing the client. Ask yourself, is this an organisation I would like to work with? Do they share my values and ideas? Will I learn and develop under their tutorage? SMILE Smiles are infectious, they release endorphins which reduce stress and have a positive effect on your attitude and mood. VIEW THE CURRENT ROLES CONTACT US Need further help? Contact us for further information or if you need a bespoke service. CONTACT US Tips and Techniques Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Sitemap © Copyright 2018 Simple Recruitment Services Limited Simple Recruitment is a trading name of Simple Recruitment Services Limited Registered in England and Wales under Company Number 11189602 Registered Office: 22 West Green Road, London, N15 5NN Website design by SiteBites®