Interview Tips For Candidates
Interview Tips For Candidates
Interview Tips For Candidates
Interviews can sometimes be a bit daunting, especially if you’re a bit out of practice…
The best way to handle the situation is to be prepared. The interviewer will be
evaluating the interviewee on three main criteria:
Listed below are some useful tips and guidelines in expecting the unexpected.
Dress to impress
First impressions are crucial, smart business dress is essential for any interview,
smile and offer a firm handshake.
Research
It is vital that you have done your homework, research the company website or
contact the company in advance and ask the receptionist to send you a brochure.
Refer to any knowledge that is relevant in the interview.
At the end of the interview don’t forget to thank your interviewer for their time, if you
are interested in the role let them know.
Smile
When someone smiles when you're talking on the phone, you can hear it. So will
your interviewer.
Hydrate
Keep some water handy. You don't want to keep the interviewer waiting if you get
choked up or your mouth gets dry (and it will). By the way, “excuse me, I need to take
a drink of water" is always an acceptable way to stall if you need a few extra seconds
to think.
Psychometric Testing
Psychometric testing is used to test numeracy, verbal reasoning and assess your
personality type under timed conditions. For further information and the opportunity to
practise these types of tests visit www.shl.com