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Job interview

Hi, i have a job interview on Tuesday, I haven't been for an interview in about 3 years and am already quite nervous.... anybody have any tips?
Hannah111

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  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 47,845 Forumite
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    Search this board for job interview and you'll find lots of good tips, including what not to wear and NOT to be late!

    Good luck!
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  • lethal_2
    lethal_2 Posts: 283 Forumite
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    It would help if you gave more info e.g. job role? as peopl (on here) could give you personall experience and questions that may pop up or general advise!

    all I can say with the infomation provided is google it, you will be amazed at what you can find:

    http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=interview+tips&meta=

    WHat I use when preparing for interviews is monster, its great:

    http://interview.monster.com/

    Just remember .....................be prpared for all the questions you can find! good luck

    lethal
  • Astaroth
    Astaroth Posts: 5,444 Forumite
    Possibly a bit late but....

    best piece of advice ever given to me was to answer the question fully. You frequently get questions which start "give an example of when..." (eg give an example of when you have had to deal with an argument with a colleague"). What they really want is for you to set the scene, say what you did (and why), what the result was and probably the "lessons learned".

    It comes across much better if you answer all of the parts from the off rather than having to have you hand held through the separate parts.
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  • boosas
    boosas Posts: 211 Forumite
    Sorry if this is late too!

    Just want to say "GOOD LUCK", be yourself and have the confidence to go and grab it!

    I know how you feel, I just had a interview myself and you can't help but feel nervous but as another poster said to me, they wouldn't shortlist you for an interview if they didn't think you were good enough!

    So go get them!
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