Objectives
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      Preparing for an Interview
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      Interview Skills
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      Last Impressions
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      Potential Interview Questions
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      Summary
  What is an Interview?
    A somewhat formal discussion between a 
    hirer and an applicant or candidate, typically 
      in person, in which information is 
    exchanged, with the intention of establishing 
     the applicant's suitability for a position.
       Preparation
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             Do your homework
                – Job description, specification & advert
                      •  Essential criteria
                      •  List skills and qualities needed 
                      •  Relate these to your experiences
                      •  Know your own CV/portfolio
                – Learn about the company/organisation
                      •  Company website (and related sector/organisations)
                      •  Social media
                      •  Newspapers, magazines etc.
                      •  Speak to people within the company
                      •  Leaflets, brochures etc. 
                – Find out about the interview
                      •  Will you be given a tour?
                      •  Will you have to give a presentation?
                      •  Will you have to sit a test (written/practical)?
       Preparation (cont)
                – Think about the questions you might be asked
                      •  Related to the role
                      •  Think of personal examples 
                      •  Experiences you have demonstrated skills/qualities
                      •  Prepare and practice answers/presentation
                      •  Think of questions you would like answered
                – Route Planning
                      •  Know where you are going
                      •  How are you going to get there?
                      •  How long will it take you?
                      •  Practice run (if required) 
                – Day of the interview
                      •  Make sure you are rested
                      •  Get up early and make sure you are awake
                      •  Dress smartly and/or appropriately  
                      •  Confirm you know your route
                      •  Arrive 5 – 15 minutes early
                DON’T BE LATE
     Interview – What You Should Do
          Introduce yourself (reception)                 Pause – thinking time
         Introduce yourself to interviewer             Ask to repeat or rephrase 
        Shake hands firmly (eye contact)                     Speak clearly
               Smile (appropriately)                         Remain calm
        Maintain eye contact (interviewer)                    Sell yourself
             Wait to be offered a seat                       Ask questions
              Maintain good posture                           Act naturally
          Maintain good body language                 Be confident – stay positive
          Listen to what is being asked             Show interest & enthusiasm
             Try to answer questions               Demonstrate you want the job