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To help you achieve the best possible outcome at your interview with our client we have prepared some practical helpful tips for you.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW

Prepare for questions you are likely to be asked: For example

Tell me about yourself think about what you are passionate about and give them a quick overview of you.

What are your reasons for leaving your last position?

What are your greatest strengths? What areas do you need to develop?

Why are you interested in this position?

What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?

What was your most significant contribution during your last role?

What are your goals?

What do you know about our organisation? Why do you want to work for us?

How would your last boss and colleagues describe you?

Which of your previous jobs have you liked the best? Why? Are there any roles you have not liked? Why

What was the most difficult decision you have ever had to make?

What are your salary expectations?

What are your looking for out of your next job?

Questions to ask the interviewer: It is always advisable to prepare some questions that you might ask the interviewer. Having prepared questions demonstrates you are well organised, have taken the time to research the company and shows a level of active interest in the position/company you are interviewing for/with. Questions about salary, holidays or other benefits should be directed to your ITCOM Consultant. If you ask these during a job interview, this may demonstrate to the client that you are only interested in what you are going to get out of the job.

Example Questions you could ask are: Could you describe the typical career path for this position?

Where have successful employees previously in this position progressed to within the company?

What would you consider the most important aspects of this job?

To whom will I report?

What are the skills and attributes you value most for someone being hired for this position.

If hired, how would I get feedback on my performance?

Could you describe a typical day or week in this position? . . . the typical client/customer?

What are the major responsibilities of this position?

What are the current major goals of the organisation?

This organisation recently _______ (use your research). How is this affecting the organisation?

What are the greatest strengths of this organisation/company?

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ON THE DAY OF THE INTERVIEW Be sure you are well rested and allow plenty of time to get to your interview

Ensure your appearance is neat and tidy. Please consult with your ITCOM Consultant as to the appropriate dress standard for this particular interview.

Ensure that you know where you are going and how long it will take you to get there so that you will arrive on time allow extra time for traffic delays etc.

Arrive at the interview site approximately 5-10 minutes before your scheduled meeting.

If you are running late please phone your ITCOM Consultant who will contact the person who will be interviewing you.

Know how long the interview is expected to last. Do not make appointments immediately following your expected completion time. You do not want to feel rushed or to leave the impression you have more important things to do than participate in the interview.

Go alone. Don't bring a friend or relative. If someone takes you to the interview, ask them to wait somewhere other than the waiting room it is best to arrange to meet then somewhere after the interview.

Be polite. Show respect to everyone you meet, whether it's the boss, the receptionist or another interviewee.

Take a copy of your CV and any certifications you think are relevant to the job. Take your questions with you and a notepad and pen in case you want to take any notes.

DURING THE INTERVIEW This is your opportunity to shine, making the best possible impression on the interviewer. You need to make hiring you the easiest decision an employer can make.

Be sure your handshake is firm

Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting and be sure to sit upright and be attentive.

Be a good listener as well as a good talker.

Maintain eye contact.

Be truthful!

Do not to dominate the discussion by speaking too much or too loud.

Don't criticize colleagues, past managers, friends or competitors.

Smile!

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Call your contact at ITCOM Consultant straight away with your thoughts and feedback on the interview.

You can relax now knowing that you have done your best.

Good Luck!