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1. Interview Preparation
Tips

2. Interview Preparation Basics 1
• Read the job advert/ job description well
• Practise examples of things you have done
which fit the criteria for the job
• Think of the questions that may be asked and
prepare answers
• Have some questions to ask yourself
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-12997768

3. Interview Preparation Basics 2
• Find out everything you can about the
company before
• Check out your route/transport/travel time
before the day
• Leave early – allow for delays en route
• Dress up – make a good impression
• Be courteous to everyone you meet in the
company – you never know what influence
they might have

4. Body Language
• Shake hands firmly (but no power grips!)
• Look the interviewer in the eye in a relaxed
• Wait until the interviewer indicates where and
when to sit
• Don’t get too relaxed, but don’t sit ramrod
straight either
• Smile at your interviewer
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/interview_tips.htm

5. Common Interview Questions 1
• Tell me about yourself
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZwbGF4Wci8&feature=related
• Why do you want this job?
• Why do you want to work for this
organisation?

6. Common Interview Questions 2
• What have you learned from previous jobs?
• What are your main strengths?
• Where would you like to be in 5 years?
• Why should we choose you for the job?

7. Questions for you to ask
• What would my responsibilities be?
• What opportunities will there be for training and
promotion?
• Will travel or relocation be required?
• Where is the company headed in the next 10 years?

8. Final Pointers
• Think of the good points that you want to make
about yourself and concentrate on getting them
across
• Remember: you’re also interviewing the company
• Be businesslike
• Convey a positive, energetic attitude
• Practise online:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/northernireland/schools/11_16/gogetit/getthatjob
/interviewgame.shtml

9. Information source
Northumbria University - Newcastle Business
School
http://www.newcastlebusinessschool.co.uk