Interview

Lipsticklady

hello all, i have my first interview on Monday and i am so nervous!!!
The applications were quite detailed and i was wondering what i should bring?
Ie. C.V or Certs etc

any ideas, plus any tips on how to give an effective interview i am so nervous!

PLease help !

Savvy_Sue

Do a quick search for interviews because we've answered this question before. I've never taken certificates to an interview but if you do, make sure they're in something tidy, not an old carrier bag! Try not to be too nervous: you've done well to get as far as this so tell yourself that, they must think you're good to get that far!

jobbingmusician

I would take a CV with you, just to read on the way there to give yourself confidence!!! Also re-read the advert for the job and any bumph they've sent you.

Google this forum, and the net, for common interview questions. Visit the company's website and see what you can find out about them.

Finally, prepare some questions for them (how will the company's future plans affect this post? How do you ensure your employees are kept up to date with training? - that sort of thing) and WRITE THEM DOWN! Take the list with you and ask if you can refer to it - I've never known anyone say no - as by that point in the interview (the end) your mind will probably be going blank.

Good luck!

Justicia

...Also, and you may have been asked this in the interview invitation, but take a recognised form of identification with you (obviously a passport is preferred but many will accept a driving licence, etc. depending on what they are looking for). Due to the current climate, many employers like to be reassured that you are who you say you are, that you are entitled to work in the UK and by employing you they will not find themselves with/in trouble

Lipsticklady

Thanks so much for the advise. Feel really nervous as this will be my first proper post in a career i want to be in! Wsa nervous that i would have to bring my degree cert etc! Didnt really want to be carrying loads of things in with me!

Thanks again for the help!

Katie_Bell

Good luck! Let us know how it went.

Bob_the_Builder_5

Look them straight in the eye and give a firm handshake. Smile!

If you don’t understand a question, ask them to explain. Take time to think before opening your mouth. Try not to ramble on and on with your answers.

When they ask you if you have any questions, ask them what their turnover is and how many people they employ. Write these figures down. It makes you look as if you’re interested in the company.

(When you get home, divide the turnover by the number of employees. If the result is £100000 or more, great. If it’s £50000 or less, the company is on the rocks.)

Lipsticklady

Didnt go as well as i would have hoped. Felt really nervous, didnt answer the questions fully or to the best of my ability! Feel disappointed!

Oh well, its an experince i guess! :-(

Justicia

Interviews almost always appear to go badly, but IF it has then use the experience as a learner, especially if, as you said in a previous post, this is the career path that you want and will continue pursuing.

It may be useful to write down what questions they asked you and draft yourself some answers that you feel would be what they were "looking" for. It will then assist you in preparation for any similar questions at subsequent interviews (again, especially if you are still seeking the same job role)

Have a stressful evening and only do the following (if you choose to) from tomorrow at the earliest - chill out for the rest of the evening.

Bob_the_Builder_5

It would be a miracle if you were to get the first job you were interviewed for.

Get someone to do a mock interview with you before you go for the next one.

Lipsticklady

Thanks for the advice.
I just felt i didnt explain my answers well enough and i thought i made it glaringly apparent when i was unsure of myself!
I suppose the nerves got the better of me and most probably i was ill prepared.

Yes, lessons have been learnt and i am not going to put off yet!