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Interview Tips
Interview is the important step towards fulfillment of your
ambitions. It is important to make your interview short and to
perform well to gain a good first impression face to face.
Below is the information on how to conduct yourself during
interviews in order to maximize your chance of success.
Before the Interview
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Know the exact location
and time of the interview
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Conduct research on the
company
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Pay attention to your
presentation and personal grooming
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Spend some time reviewing your CV and response to the selection
criteria. Identify the specific examples in your background that
are directly relevant to the position you have applied for so
that you can demonstrate your ability to do the job;
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Refresh your memory regarding past work experiences and pay
particular attention to how you will describe your most
important achievements;
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Be prepared to convey to the interviewer why this role appeals
to you; why they should consider you and what may set you apart
from other applicants;
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Prepare answers to questions you may asked and questions you
will ask. Remember that an interview is a two-way street.
The
Interview
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Arrive on time or a few
minutes early
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Relax
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Expect handshakes and
greet the Panel members by name;
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Look alert and
interested at all times. Be a good listener as well as a good
talker and Smile
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Maintain eye contact;
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Make sure that your good
points get across in a factual and sincere manner
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Be yourself
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Let the interviewer
guide the question
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Give clear concise
answers with a definite closure to each answer
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Never comment
negatively, about yourself, your previous job, etc.
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Do not answer questions
with ‘yes’ or ‘no’ only. Include explanations wherever possible
and tell only those things about. yourself that relate to the
position
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Do not Over-answer
questions. It is best to answer questions honestly and say no
more than is necessary
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Always conduct yourself
as if you are determined to get the job; and
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In closing the interview, thank the
interviewer for his/her time and consideration
After interview
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Reflect on your
interview
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Note questions asked for
future interview
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Write a thank you letter
to the interviewer
Source: Griffith
University Website
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