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Well done! You've got over the first hurdle and been shortlisted for the job.  Now you need to prepare for your interview.

Before the day

• Prepare - find out as much as you can about the company, what it does and the type of people they employ. The Internet is a good source of information, also your local library or Connexions Centre may have some details.
• Check out where you're going, how you're going to get there and how long it will take you.
• See if you can find out what sort of interview you'll be having - will it be a friendly chat? Or more formal? One person interviewing or maybe more?
• Think about what sort of questions they may ask you - why do you want the job? What skills do you have? Why should they employ you?
• And also what about the questions you could ask them?
  

On the day

• Give yourself plenty of time to get ready
• Dress to kill - first impressions count - make sure you look the part
• Make sure you have everything you need - your letter asking you to the interview, exam certificates, Progress File and anything else you may need
• Tell them at the reception desk you've arrived
• Don't worry if you're feeling nervous - that's normal. Just try and keep calm - don't let your nerves get the better of you
  

At the interview

• Smile as you go in and say good morning / afternoon
• Be polite - try and make a good impression
• Don't smoke
• Answer questions with more than 'yes' or 'no' - the interviewer is trying to find out more about you and the more you can sell yourself the better.
• Try to ask relevant questions - don't make "how much will I be paid?" your first one.
• At the end thank the interviewer and ask when they will let you know if you have got the job.
  

 

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