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How to prepare for an interview ๐Ÿ’ผ

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How to prepare for an interview

Introduction ๐Ÿ‘‹

So you’ve been offered an interview – congratulations! ๐ŸŽ‰

Interviews can be daunting – especially if you haven’t had one before. ๐Ÿ˜จ

Just remember – EVERYONE has a horrible interview at some point in their lives. ๐Ÿ™ˆ

Every interview will help you to grow and become more confident! ๐ŸŒฑ

Here’s our ultimate guide for preparing for an interview! ๐Ÿ“

When your interview is booked ๐Ÿ“†

  • Pay attention to the interview confirmation details – dress code, interview structure, online/in-person – make sure you’ve got these in mind! ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ
  • Prepare a list of possible questions and answers ๐Ÿ“ƒ
  • Plan what you’ll wear – try it on in case you need to shop for a new outfit! Rushing around before an interview without a great outfit can be stressful! ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ
  • Video interviews – Plan where you’ll do the interview! ๐Ÿ“ฝ๏ธ
  • Video interviews – Check your technology works! ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ“ถ
  • In-person interviews – Plan your route to the interview ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ
  • Make lots of notes on the organisation, the interviewer, the job description, and why you’re a great person to hire! (see below) โœ๏ธ

The organisation ๐Ÿข

What is their latest news? ๐Ÿ“ฐ

What are their goals? ๐Ÿ†

Are they working on any interesting projects? ๐Ÿง 

Who are their competitors? ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ

What are their “company values”? – this information will be fantastic for showing that you know the organisation. ๐Ÿ’–

The interviewer ๐ŸŽค

How long have they worked for the organisation? ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ

What is their job title? Will they be your people manager? ๐Ÿ‘€

– Knowing who is interviewing you will help you to feel more comfortable. ๐Ÿ’–

The job description ๐Ÿ“

Which areas do you meet really well? โœ…

What kind of things can you say in the interview to show that you meet each different area? Do you understand everything in the job description? โœ”๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ

– Make sure that you’re really comfortable talking about the job description and research areas that you’re unsure about. ๐Ÿ”Ž

Why you’re a great person to hire โœจ

It can be difficult thinking of examples of why you’re great on the spot in in an interview – which is why it’s so important to prepare beforehand. ๐Ÿง 

What have you achieved previously that might impress the interviewer? ๐Ÿ†

Have you got any great personality traits to talk about? ๐Ÿ’–

What transferable skills do you have? ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ

What sets you apart from other people? ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽค

25 Valuable Skills That Anyone Can Have

1 week before your interview ๐Ÿ“†

  • Have practice interviews with friends and family ๐ŸŽค
  • Ensure you’ll have time to wash/iron your clothes during the week! ๐Ÿ‘•
  • Decide questions to ask your interviewer ๐Ÿค”โ”

Top 10 Questions to Ask Your Interviewer

The day before ๐ŸŒ™

  • Set alarms – make sure you’ve got enough time to get up and ready in time! โฐ
  • Prepare clothes ๐Ÿ‘”
  • Re-read any emails/documents the recruiter sent you – to make sure you haven’t missed anything! ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ“จ
  • Re-read your notes ๐Ÿ“
  • Ensure you’ve got interviewer contact details written down – Transport issues, your laptop breaks – make sure you can contact the interviewer in case of any issues! ๐Ÿ“ฑ
  • Charge your phone! ๐Ÿ“ณ
  • Get a great night of sleep! – This will help you to stay alert for the interview. ๐Ÿ˜ด
  • Video Interviews – Double check that your technology works! ๐Ÿ’ป

Interview day! ๐ŸŽ‰

  • Get up on time โฐ
  • Check that there won’t be any delays to your travel ๐Ÿš‰
  • Consider putting your phone on silent ๐Ÿ“ต
  • Have a great interview! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Conclusion ๐Ÿ‘

So that it’s it!

There are our best tips on how to prepare for a job interview. ๐Ÿ’ผ

Remember that no matter how the interview goes, you’re trying and that’s what counts! Building experience is the best way to learn to ace an interview. ๐Ÿชœ

Hopefully you’re feeling more confident about your next job interview. ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿ•บ

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