Now you’ve secured an interview you want to make sure you’re prepared in the best possible way and so we have come up with a hot list of Top Tips to help you secure your next role.
Stand Out From The Crowd
Show that you’re not like every other candidate and ensure that interviewers remember you for the right reasons. If there’s no discernible difference between you and the other interviewees, then you won’t stand out. Top Tip: Highlight your unique selling points, what sets you apart and your success stories
Do Your Prep
Do your homework on the company, the job & questions for the interviewer. Yes, we know that looking for a new role is hard work when you have a busy schedule, however, planning really does prevent poor performance. Top Tip: Set aside research time before your meeting and practice your delivery in front of the mirror or with friends / family members.
Be Interesting
The majority of recruiters are looking for energetic, passionate and proactive employees. Have you ever seen a personality spec requesting “dull, boring and lazy” applicants? Remember – enthusiasm is infectious! Delivering an interesting story with passion draws people in and leaves a lasting impression. Top Tip: Get some honest feedback from family, friends or colleagues about how you come across and work on your weak points.
Be commercially aware
Whether you are job seeking in a tough economic climate or boom times, businesses want to know how financially and commercially savvy you are. Show that you are a worthy business investment by highlighting your influence in financial returns, problem solving, revenue generation or increasing productivity. Top Tip: Describe in quantifiable terms where you have delivered tangible positive results.
Put Your Best Foot Forward
Interviews are not the time to be airing negative thoughts about your current role or employer. It’s also not the place to vent your frustrations about your boss, the fact that you didn’t get the promotion you felt you deserved or how unfair it is that you’ve been made redundant. Top Tip: always be positive about your experiences and reasons for wanting to leave your current role.
Dress appropriately
This usually means corporate business attire. How you present yourself leaves a lasting impression. Top Tip: Think about the firm that is interviewing you and what you would expect business wear to look like, if in doubt wear a suit, better to be overdressed than underdressed.
And last but not least …
Don’t Hide, Cover Up or Lie
If you do, then it won’t feel “right” to the interviewer and that job offer is going to remain as elusive as ever. It’s not about coming across as the most perfect candidate in the world – in fact, that would raise serious alarm bells – it’s about being truthful. Top Tip: Honesty really is the best policy.
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