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on Jun 17, 2009

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No need for nerves... Read our interview tips
No need for nerves... Read our interview tips

By Carolyn Lewis

Carolyn Lewis at Pathway Resourcing (www.pathwayresourcing.com) provides key tips that will help you prepare and perform well in job interviews.

As a professional recruitment consultant it is important for us to able to give our candidates the best advice when conducting an interview. For a candidate, the interview is usually the first step towards what will hopefully be the next exciting step in your career.

Interviews can be nerve-racking experiences, however they need not be if you prepare yourself in the right way.

Before the interview

Research the organisation and the role.

Taking time to learn as much as possible about the company’s services and products, as well as its customers and competitors, will give you an edge during the interview. This knowledge is the foundation on which you will construct answers that demonstrate your ability to perform in the role. Being able to demonstrate this information also highlights your diligent and conscientious approach – fine attributes in any prospective employee.

Look the part

Make sure you look the part – even if the working environment is casual you should be “suited and booted”. This will not only ensure you make a good first impression, but if you know you look good you will feel more confident.

Know your CV

Often an interview will be based around the experience you have outlined in your CV. Ensure that you are familiar with the contents of your CV, including any gaps in employment. You will come across badly if you are unable to refer accurately to the CV you submitted, and you could give the impression that you have not provided an honest summary of your background and skills.
 
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Sir.i am azees,working as a electrical engineer in construction company.when i speak to my senior i can not see his face

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Familiarise yourself with commonly asked interview questions

There are several key questions that are used time and time again in interview situations. Use these questions to show yourself off to your best advantage by familiarising yourself with them and planning your answers and examples. 

Be prepared: arrive five minutes early

Your interview is likely to be held somewhere unfamiliar; be sure to equip yourself with relevant maps and directions and allow plenty of extra time for your journey. Aim to arrive at the office 5-10 minutes early and if you think you are going to be late, ensure you call to let the person who is interviewing you know as soon as possible.

Advice on what to do during the interview follows on the next page.




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mohamed azees (Jul 23, 2009)
How to avoid fearness
Sir.i am azees,working as a electrical engineer in construction company.when i speak to my senior i can not see his face and what i am thinking to say him,that also i cant explain to him due to fear.please advice.


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