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10 Top Tips for Interview

10 Top Tips for Interview. 1. Be smart – it is better to be over dressed than under dressed. Don’t wear excessive jewellery or non-matching socks. It is probably best to avoid comedy ties as well!. 10 Top Tips for Interview.

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10 Top Tips for Interview

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  1. 10 Top Tips for Interview 1. Be smart – it is better to be over dressed than under dressed. Don’t wear excessive jewellery or non-matching socks. It is probably best to avoid comedy ties as well!

  2. 10 Top Tips for Interview 2. Leave plenty of time to get there – allow for problems with transport and getting lost, especially if this is the first time you have gone to that particular office.

  3. 10 Top Tips for Interview 3. Firm handshake! 4. LISTEN to what is being asked! It is amazing how many people don’t answer the question properly just because they didn’t listen. Don’t be afraid to ask the interviewer to repeat something – this is much better than getting it wrong and shows you have the confidence to check!

  4. 10 Top Tips for Interview 5. Speak clearly – basic skills of communication are very important and shouldn’t be underestimated. 6. Think before you speak – it is better to pause than blurt out an answer straight away. You can’t press stop, rewind and have another go. An interviewer would prefer you paused and thought about something. Nobody has all the answers on the tip of their tongue!

  5. 10 Top Tips for Interview Don’t fidget – this will look like you cannot concentrate or are disinterested and will be noted! Make eye contact – this shows confidence and maturity.

  6. 10 Top Tips for Interview 9. All of the above will demonstrate to the interviewer you are competent to represent the company in people-facing situations, at meetings etc. And lastly……

  7. 10 Top Tips for Interview 10. Yours might be one of several interviews being conducted that day. You might have the last slot and the interviewer might be tired and fed up with asking the same questions. Don’t worry! It might mean a chance for you to stand out if you are positive and upbeat and answer the questions well.

  8. Activities students should try:- • Go through Top Ten Interview Tips. • Filling in the Interview Preparation sheet. • Watch and discuss video clips • Practise welcome handshake and eye contact. • Practise asking each other interview type questions.

  9. 10 Top Tips for Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpA40QYVRyA Length3mins 24s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bAgEmihzLs&list=RD9bAgEmihzLs#t=5 Length 11mins 12s (don’t be put off by the length of this clip it is quite humorous and quite helpful)

  10. Useful Websites http://career-advice.monster.co.uk/CVs-Applications/careers.aspx?WT.mc_n=HP_adv_cv http://www.thesite.org/work-and-study https://www.barclayslifeskills.com/ https://www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers http://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

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