Interviewing Tips

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Congratulations

You’re on your way to obtaining the job you desire and deserve!

If, like many others, you find the prospect of the interview nerve-wrenching and need some help, EdgeCVs consultants are here as your personal coach to develop your confidence, composure, and presentation.

Your consultant will help you to fine tune the skills necessary to build a rapport with interviewers and demonstrate your ability and confidence through innovative communication techniques.

The best way to succeed during the interview is to . . .

Think ahead, anticipate the job interview questions
Conduct a mock interview to practice answering the most likely interview questions
Draw and expand on the information in your CV Resume!
Build a rapport with the interviewer by varying your tone of voice to add impact and interest.

Perfecting your interview technique will ensure you know give the best answers to even the trickiest of questions professionally, make the very best impression, and much more

But, this is only half of the battle. Up to 93% of communication is non verbal and this is very important within an interview situation.

An EdgeCVs interview consultancy will ensure that you have the utmost confidence throughout the entire interview process and will increase your chances of leaving the interviewer with a positive lasting impression.

Here are a few job interview tips

EdgeCVs.com recommends that you research as much as you can about the company - to help ascertain whether it is the right career move for you. Research via the Internet, financial press, past and present employees, suppliers and competitors

Interview preparation is the key to effectively answering interview questions. By anticipating the interviewer’s main area of interest and identifying the key competencies required for the role, you will be in a more informed position to respond to questions with confidence.

You need to find out the company’s …

Management style – is it autocratic or democratic – open, communicative and empowering
Approach to training and development – is it investing in its people through training and career planning
Financial performance – past, present and future

Being prepared will enable you to convince the interviewer that you understand their company - its strengths, weaknesses, goals – in order to show how you can add value and contribute to its future growth and profitability

Interview questions and answers ...

Interviews clearly involve many questions and answers - ideally a two-way communication process involving listening and speaking in fairly even quantities.
Think carefully and use positive language to communicate an enthusiastic attitude – in short, a personality that will distinguish you from other candidates.
The interview is your chance to highlight how your skills match the job profile. If possible, take evidence to substantiate your CV. For example, if a sales consultant, take details of new clients, business won, market expansion, targets reached or exceeded as this information would impress the interviewer and improve your chance of being offered the job
When asked a question, your response should be complete – setting the background and getting straight to the point quickly – ideally choosing a topic or situation that demonstrates your skills and have a positive end result
Compile a list of questions you can ask the interviewer

Sample interview questions for graduate careers ...

Why have you chosen to apply for this training placement? Please answer by demonstrating your knowledge of the service line, role and associated qualification?
Tell us what steps you have taken to clarify your career choice by providing detailed evidence of research you have undertaken.
Give an example of team work you were involved with. What was your role, and what challenges did you face?
Describe recent situation beyond academia, where you have demonstrated motivation and initiative.

Example interview questions for management careers ...

What is the most challenging project you have every had. Why was it a challenge? How did you deal with it?
What system have you designed to improve management information or work organisation?
Describe an occasion when yo9u made greater than usual demands on your staff
Could you describe a complex problem where you were able to identify the core issues and find a resolution?
Tell us about a situation when you have identified an opportunity or need for action and what you did

Presentation ...

Look the part. Seems obvious? You’d be amazed how many we’ve interviewed who have paid scant attention to their presentation – and first impressions do count!
If in doubt about what to wear, visit the company before the interview, observe what people wear and choose a style similar to the role that you are applying for.

Post interview etiquette ....

Finally, make sure you leave the interview with the information that you need to help you make the decision whether this is the right career move for you. If you believe that it is, then write a ‘thank-you’ note to reaffirm your interest in the position and keep your name in the interviewer’s mind.

If you would like to perfect your interview technique contact Edgecvs.com and a consultant will call to discuss how they can help to make sure your interview leads to winning the job you deserve

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