Right Impression Tips

Before the interview stage, you create the right impression by

• How you Make Contact – Telephone, Email, Walk – in
• Interaction with others – PA, Office Manager – They may have input!
• CV/ Resume – Creates an important impression, and may be the first impression.
• Arranging Interview – be flexible, but also ensure that the time does suit you. You do not want to be under additional pressures

Research:

• The company
• The industry
• The competition
• Ask the Recruitment Consultant for as much info as possible
• Internet research Into other similar positions
• Networking

The Role:

• Research the position
• Ask the Recruitment Consultant for as much info as possible – have other candidates been rejected, what questions have been asked in interview, what is the employer looking for in interview, do they know the interviewer?
• Ask the HR Manager for job description & specification
• Ask if there will be any additional assessments on the day and if you need to bring anything with you

Resume:

Review your CV - This is the only info the Recruiter has about you so far. Compare against the job spec – identify your areas of strength and weakness. Preempt questions that the employer may have about your CV – are the dates clear, info on previous companies.

Questions:

• Prepare questions for your employer about the company/ role.