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How to… Prepare For an Interview

1st September 2014

Your Key to Success is Homework

If you’ve recently graduated and started applying for jobs then you may be facing your first round of interviews. The key to a successful interview is sound preparation. So make sure you do your homework.

Hints and Tips

Research the Company Do some research on the company, looking specifically at their background, history, their products and services, their performance over the past year etc. It is often beneficial to check out the company’s website as this will give you an insight into how the company wishes to be viewed. Think also about the role for which you are applying and what you could bring to the company.

Research the Industry Once you have gained a better understanding of the company, look wider and research the industry within which it operates.

Research Yourelf Review and study the application form or CV which was submittedto the company to secure the interview. Look at doing the following:

Memorise the content of your CV and application.

Read over the job description and personal specification again and try and match each criterion to your application.

Prepare your “elevator pitch” — this is a concise, carefully planned statement detailing why an employer should hire you. It is called the elevator pitch because it should not last any longer than the 30 seconds it takes to ride an elevator.
If you are unsure of anything do not be afraid to contact the company for clarification.

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