Appointments: How to do . . . INTERVIEWS.BEFORE YOU START Read the job description and mark sections where you need to know more Find out about the firm and the job Re-read your CV, focus on your skills and experience Anticipate the questions and rehearse re·hearse v. re·hearsed, re·hears·ing, re·hears·es v.tr. 1. a. To practice (a part in a play, for example) in preparation for a public performance. b. the answers Prepare questions you want to ask Decide what to wear - first impressions count Arrive early - if you are late phone and explain DURING THE INTERVIEW Smile and look interested Think before answering questions Keep answers clear and simple Try and relax re·lax v. 1. To make or become lax or loose. 2. To relieve or become relieved from tension or strain. and be yourself Be confident and sell yourself Keep eye contact Ask at least one question AFTERWARDS af·ter·ward also af·ter·wards adv. At a later time; subsequently. afterwards or afterward Adverb later [Old English æfterweard] Adv. 1. Evaluate what went well and what could have been better Ask your employer for feedback If you're not successful, don't give up |
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