Preparation is the key to interview success!

11-08-2017

Interview Preparation

Find out about the company:-

Age, number of employees, related companies, (parent,subsidary,associates),turnover,product range,status (family owned,private,public)ect

The company website is usually the best place to start, make notes so you can really digest the information

By gathering this information you will show a genuine interest in the company and their vacancy. It will make you stand out from other candidates and it asssits you with you decision regarding the suitabilty of the company position for you.

Take your information with you to the interview and let the company know about the research you have done.

Prepare questions for the interview:-
Asking questions shows you are interested in who they are and what they have to offer. Having said that, some questions can imply that you have no idea why your are there!

The questions below are examples of areas to cover if you dont know the answers already.

Why has the position arisen?
What specific objectives will the person in this position be expected to achieve?
How does this compare against previous achievements in this position?
What training and induction will be given?
What opportunities exist beyond this position?
Where is the company positioned in the market?
How does the company plan to sustain its position or achieve growth in the future?
What is the philosophy of the company?
When does the company need someone to start?
How many people are you interviewing?
What will the selection criteria involve?
When will they be making a decision?

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