• First impressions count, dress should be conservative, smart formal office wear, shoes should be smart and clean, coats should not be worn during interview but removed and put on back of chair before interview starts, makeup should be subtle, jewellery should be discreet and only a handbag or briefcase should be taken - no rucksacks or carrier bags!
• Know exactly where you are going, we will have already given you a map and directions, but make sure you are clear in your mind of the route you are going to take. Allow yourself plenty of time to get to the interview, always ensuring you are a few minutes early. Never be late, if the worst happens and you are running late call us and we will contact the Company, when you arrive do remember to apologise profusely for arriving late and explain reason.
• Do research the Company, we will have given you a profile of the Company but conduct your own research also, particularly if they have a website.
• When you arrive for your interview do make sure that you are polite to support staff at the Company. They count too - and may influence a decision in your favour. Relax by taking a few deep breaths whilst waiting to meet the person who is going to interview you. If you can, read a good book on body language when you start your job search. Two useful tips are a) Look the interviewer in the eye, b) Do not sit with your arms folded. Practice a good positive handshake and make sure when the interviewer introduces themselves you shake their hand.
• Always smile at your interview, look the interviewer in the eye and try to look confident. If you are really nervous tell the interviewer at the start of the interview, it will break the ice.
• Do not sit down until invited to do so. Look friendly, alert and above all interested and do not slouch in your chair. Do not lean on the interviewers desk. They could see it as an invasion of their space and territory. Try not to monopolise the meeting - let the interviewer talk. Ask intelligent and relevant questions.

• Sell yourself. You have a limited time to demonstrate that you are the best person for the job.
• Keep your replies simple. Offer positive information - do not waffle. Do not give bad news unasked, i.e. comment on your weaknesses. Do not harp on about problems experienced in previous jobs and do not ever criticise a previous employer. Be specific and concise about your reasons for leaving previous jobs and be prepared to be quizzed on this subject.
• Make sure the interviewer knows the benefits of employing you. The time for this is usually when the interview is drawing to a close. It can be done by simply asking the interviewer if they are uncertain of any of your skills or abilities, they will bring up their uncertainties at this point, giving you the opportunity of putting their doubts to rest. If you are interested in the job, make sure you say so.
• Salary, holidays and benefits should not be discussed at first interview stage, they are only relevant if you are being offered the job, never attempt to negotiate pay for a job you have not been offered.
• If there is anything you are unsure of about the job you are going to see, call us, we are very happy to provide you with any information we have available to us.

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