Lack of preparation is the biggest, most common mistake made by job seekers when going for a job interview. Interviewing, and presenting yourself well in an interview is a skill; which is good news because preparation and practice will improve your skill level.
Effective preparation for your job interview can make the difference between getting the desired job and rejection.
One of the critical issues in preparing for your job interview is to understand the interview process. Identify a set of questions which you are likely to be asked and prepare great answers to all of them, also prepare a good set of questions which you can ask the interviewer. Remember the interview is your best chance to make a great impression.
Your initial preparation should include research about the organisation and the position you have applied for. Ideally you should also actually practice typical and targeted interview questions. This is where our ‘Interview Preparation Course’ comes into its own. In our course you will:
The final preparation includes details of dress and appearance, the importance of knowledge of the location of the interview, what to expect, and protocols for follow-up.