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Tips: The interview


Top ten DOs

  1. Maintain a positive and confident attitude.
  2. Make sure you are well dressed.
  3. Listen carefully to questions and instructions.
  4. Highlight what benefits you can bring to the company.
  5. Use your own real experiences to answer questions.
  6. Show passion and enthusiasm for the position.
  7. Promote your strengths and sell yourself.
  8. Let the employer know you have a clear career plan.
  9. Have an understanding of the job and what will be expected of you.
  10. Have a list of prepared questions to ask about the company and the position.

Top ten DON’Ts

  1. Don’t arrive late to the interview.
  2. Don’t mutter or use too many ‘umms’ and ‘ahhs’.
  3. Never leave your mobile phone or other electronic devices on.
  4. Don’t exaggerate your previous experiences or skills.
  5. Never arrive unprepared with no knowledge of the company.
  6. Avoid talking about negative experiences you have had.
  7. Don’t act bored or uninterested.
  8. Avoid answering questions with vague or confusing answers.
  9. Don’t be unprofessional or impolite.
  10. Don’t fidget or show how nervous you are.

Find out more about:
The cover letter
The résumé
Selection criteria
The interview

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