22-08-2012, 08:37 PM
I do recruitment as part of my job, so here's a few things I look for...
1. Appearance - We wear whatever we want at my office but that doesn't mean people can turn up for interviews in skate shoes and cargos. Don't think you need an expensive suit, a clean one with some clean shoes, neat hair (no spiky shit, or if you've got long hair like me tie it back neatly) and a touch of aftershave makes a great impression.
2. Introduction - Say hello rather than alright or hi and always state your name and thank the interviewer for taking the time to speak to you, speak confidently, don't mumble but don't shout either, and practise a firm handshake.
3. Interview - Practise answers to classic interview questions like "what motivates you?" and "describe a situation where you had to use teamwork to achieve a goal", but also read up on the business, there aims and values, and the industry in general, as well as the duties involved in your role. If you say something daft, forget it, it's done and panicking trying to backtrack doesn't look good.
4. Manner - Always make eye contact, nod and verbal nod "mm, yes, ok", speak slowly and clearly and make sure you've had a drink first to stop drymouth. Don't interrupt, and try to look like your really thinking about the questions you're asked.
5 Closing the interview - Make sure you ask intelligent questions about the role and the company, and emphasise how excited you are about the job. Thank the interviewer again, and NEVER try and find out whether it's a yes or no. If they say "we'll call you" don't start asking when or pressing them to tell you straight away.
These are things I look for when I do interviews, I hope that helps
1. Appearance - We wear whatever we want at my office but that doesn't mean people can turn up for interviews in skate shoes and cargos. Don't think you need an expensive suit, a clean one with some clean shoes, neat hair (no spiky shit, or if you've got long hair like me tie it back neatly) and a touch of aftershave makes a great impression.
2. Introduction - Say hello rather than alright or hi and always state your name and thank the interviewer for taking the time to speak to you, speak confidently, don't mumble but don't shout either, and practise a firm handshake.
3. Interview - Practise answers to classic interview questions like "what motivates you?" and "describe a situation where you had to use teamwork to achieve a goal", but also read up on the business, there aims and values, and the industry in general, as well as the duties involved in your role. If you say something daft, forget it, it's done and panicking trying to backtrack doesn't look good.
4. Manner - Always make eye contact, nod and verbal nod "mm, yes, ok", speak slowly and clearly and make sure you've had a drink first to stop drymouth. Don't interrupt, and try to look like your really thinking about the questions you're asked.
5 Closing the interview - Make sure you ask intelligent questions about the role and the company, and emphasise how excited you are about the job. Thank the interviewer again, and NEVER try and find out whether it's a yes or no. If they say "we'll call you" don't start asking when or pressing them to tell you straight away.
These are things I look for when I do interviews, I hope that helps
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