Before the Interview

DO

• Get as much information as possible on the company - read all the latest news about the company, check out the web site and try to speak with someone who has worked there.
• Prepare answers to a range of job and skill-based questions that you can use.
• Put yourself in the interviewers seat! Try to think of questions that you might pose relating to your particular job.
• Arm yourself with a few questions for the interviewer showing that you have done your homework about the organisation and its business.
• Check the format of the interview - it could throw you off if you're presented with a test of some sort that you were not expecting.
• Dress-wise - Keep it simple and respectable.

DON'T
Leave yourself short for time.

At the Interview

DO

• Be punctual, there's nothing worse then arriving late and in a fluster.
• A good firm handshake and good eye contact are very important.
• Let the interviewer lead the interview.
• Be positive - Try not to sound like you're bragging but describe your skills in a factual way.
• Look as though you are interested in what the interviewer is saying to you, answer questions as fully as you can.
• If there is a situation where a panel are interviewing you, direct your answers to all members. It is important not to ignore anyone.
• Your attitude strongly contributes to the interviewers opinion of you, so have the right one!!
• Be flexible - consider reasonable offers and give it your best shot.

DON'T

• Criticise yourself or past employers.
• Interrupt the interviewer.
• Answer a question with another question.
• Appear giddy or nervous by fidgeting.
• Ask lots of questions about salary and benefits.