Interview Tips

Top Tips: How to Prepare for an Interview

Check out our handy interview preparation tips, covering everything from using the STAR method for answering competency based interview question and what to wear, to how to prepare and how to close.

Interviews are a critical part of any job search. No matter how good your career record is to date, your job interview can make or break the next step towards achieving your career goals. Effective preparation is absolutely vital for a successful interview.

This guide has been designed to provide you with all the information you need to help you prepare for interview and to ensure that you make a long-lasting positive impression on your future employer.

Interviews are an acquired skill and the more you prepare and practice the better at interviewing you will become. Good preparation can make all the difference between you being offered the role and being overlooked.

Our consultants are always on hand to help. Prior to attending an interview, we will ensure you have all the necessary background information regarding the company, recruitment process, features and requirements of the role, location, details on remuneration package, prospects and information relating to your interviewer(s). Do not hesitate to contact your consultant should you have any queries.

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