Job Interview Tips
Marketing | Technical | Creative
Below we've outlined the essential do's and don'ts to help you succeed in your next: marketing job, IT job or creative new media job, interview that BD Recruitment have just found you.
See also: Three common deadly mistakes made in interviews
- Wear smart business dress - smart outfit, conservative on jewellery/ make-up/ perfume and aftershave.
- Ensure you are familiar with the location of the company - perhaps take the journey beforehand.
- Prepare three or four questions for the interview i.e.
- what training will be given?
- what type of team will I be working in?
- how are staff appraised? - Remember - the first 90 seconds are when the biggest impact is made.
Do's
- Do relax and smile.
- Do make frequent eye contact.
- Do shake hands firmly.
- Do be positive throughout the interview.
- Do look interested in what the interviewer has to say.
- Do concentrate on what's being discussed, so you don't miss anything.
- Do listen to questions being asked and only answer the questions asked.
- Do keep your composure.
- Do relate experience with what they are looking for, try to think of relevant recent examples to back up your answers.
- Do be prepared to discuss strengths and weaknesses - turn weaknesses into strengths.
- Do leave the interview on a positive note, emphasising your interest in the company and role.
Don'ts
- Do not fidget or fold arms in a defensive manner.
- Do not interrupt the client when speaking.
- Do not waffle or make assumptions.
- Do not be afraid to sell yourself - this is your one opportunity.
- Do leave the interview on a positive note, emphasising your interest in the company and role.
And finally... questions to ask the interviewer!
- Who are your customers?
- What training will you provide?
- Are there any promotional opportunities within this role? If so, when?
- What are the company's expansion and/ or business plans for the future?
- Will travel be required within the role?
- Do they have a specific project in mind for you initially?
- When are they looking to make an appointment?
- What are the salary/ package/ bonus details?
(though don't ask this too early in the interview) - When are you likely to hear from them?
