How to make yours a success!

Who are you?
Think about your skills, qualifications and experience.

Do you know about the company who are going to interview you?
Products, size, locations, the job in question. Ask your consultant to give you some information or Website details if applicable.

Personal
First impressions count! Are you well-groomed with tidy hair, shoes and clothing? Practice a good positive handshake; not too firm, not too weak.

Dress
Are you well-dressed, in a way that follows conventions in this job sector, at the conservative end of your own range? Ask your consultant what the client's dress code is if you are unsure.

Timing
Plan a reliable way of getting there which allows you to be a few minutes early (not too late or too early and probably not on time because this means late when you've been delayed in reception or walking round their buildings.)

Last few minutes
Recheck your paperwork and your 'script' i.e. the smile, the first words (greeting and your name). Be polite to support staff that you meeting. They count too - and may influence a decision in your favour.

Interview In Play! Input / Output!
Try not to monopolise the meeting - let your interviewer talk. If they don't tell you, find out what are key parts of the candidate specification so you can show how you meet them.

Ask how the job contributes to the success, efficiency and profitability of the organisation.

Try to show, without being contrived, that you have done some research.

It is probably safer not to accept tea or coffee as it can get in the way. If you are taking papers to the interview, put them in a suitable case or folder.

Keep your replies simple. Offer positive information - don't give bad news unasked.

Don't harp on problems or criticise previous employers.

Make sure the employer know the benefits of employing you.

Ask a relevant question - this shows you are interested!

Close of interview
If there is time, ask them if there is anything more they need to know about you.

Ask what happens next.

Take time to thank the interviewer and if applicable ensure that you inform them that you are interested in the position.

Follow up
Tell your consultant how the interview went and get feedback from them including when they expect the client to make a decision. If you haven't heard from your consultant after the date you expect, give them a call.

Good Luck from all at Hewett Recruitment!