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<\/a><\/p>\n2. DON\u2019T research the job and company beforehand<\/b><\/p>\n
I mean really, who NEEDS to know how well the company they\u2019re going to work for has done in the last year. Shock, horror YOU if you want the job. Know what they do, how long they\u2019ve been running for, if they\u2019ve won any awards etc. It\u2019ll make you look capable and serious about wanting the position<\/p>\n
3. DON\u2019T turn up dressed appropriately<\/b><\/p>\n
Dress to impress is the key. Confident, classy and comfortable. If you can\u2019t walk in 6 inch heels without falling, don\u2019t.<\/p>\n
4. Ignore all etiquette<\/b><\/p>\n Over confidence can be mistaken for arrogance. Be confident within yourself but also polite. Keep calm, shake the hand of the interviewer\/ees and then sit down when asked.<\/p>\n 5. Lie. About anything<\/b><\/p>\n Never outright lie on your CV or in your answers. If it comes back you have lied about a work place or skill, not only will it affect this job it could also affect applying for a future position if word gets around. It\u2019s really not worth it.<\/p>\n 6. Fidget uncontrollably and talk fast<\/b><\/p>\n Don\u2019t distract yourself or the interviewer. Remain calm, take questions one at a time and answer to the best of your ability. Try to talk at an even pace. Talking too quickly can cause you to trip over your words.<\/p>\n 7. Sit in silence and give one word answers<\/b><\/p>\n Interviewers will working from a mark scheme.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t say it, they can\u2019t give you the marks.\u00a0 Stick to the STAR technique for contextual questions.<\/p>\n 8. Talk over the interviewers<\/b><\/p>\n Remember you\u2019re the one being interviewed, not conducting it. Find a nice balance and never interrupt or talk over the person interviewing you.<\/p>\n 9. Panic and walk out before the interview is over<\/b><\/p>\n We\u2019ll not lie, interviews can be stressful. A question which you don\u2019t understand can throw you into disarray. Keep calm and ask the interviewer to repeat or explain the question. If you genuinely don\u2019t know the answer, be honest with them and explain it\u2019s something you don\u2019t know at the minute but would love to further your knowledge of in the future.<\/p>\n 10. Never practice questions and never know your CV well<\/b><\/p>\n Practice makes perfect. Look up questions online, prepare answers or book an appointment with a careers consultant to discuss interview techniques. Employers will read your CV and chances are will ask you questions relating to it. Ensure you know it inside out and aren\u2019t caught out by anything.<\/p>\n Interviews can be a nightmare. However, if you prepare in time and keep calm, a lot of anxiety can be avoided. Follow these tips and before you know it Forbes will be naming you in their top 500 rich list! (NH)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Ahhh interviews. That minor stumbling block between us and getting that dream job we KNOW we\u2019d be perfect for. The simple questions that lead us in to a panic. (Name? What\u2019s my name?! Do I even have one?? WHO AM … Continue reading <\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n