If you have been invited to attend an interview for a job that you have recently applied for them you may be unsure of what you should and shouldn’t be saying. An interview is a very important process of recruitment as it is when the potential employer gets a first impression of the candidate and has the opportunity to speak to them more to find out what they are like.
It is also an opportunity for the candidate to find out more about the job, the company and the people they may end up working for.
Below is a list of a few do’s and Don’ts:
- DO prepare for your interview. Do plenty of research in to the company, the products or services they sell and the history of the business. Often much of this can be found on their website or in brochures. You may even want to search the local news sites to see if they have been in the media recently.
- DO sell yourself – be prepared to bring up examples of things you have done for previous employers that has had a positive impact such as cutting costs or increasing sales through Social Media.
- DON’T be too negative – If asked why you are looking or have left your current job, be careful not to be negative about other co-workers or employees as this can raise questions about your ability to work well with others or to accept accountability.
- DON’T lie – it is ok to sell yourself, but don’t tell an outright lie. Saying that you have experience in something or knowledge of a system for example is just a way of setting yourself up for a fall. The truth will always come out and it will make you look bad and untrustworthy.