AllBrightonAndHoveJobs is 100% focused on and designed to help people find jobs in Brighton and Hove or to find jobs near Brighton and Hove. With the recruitment market now more competitive than it has been for some time, you need to give recruiters even more reasons to pick you when you get to the critical stage of being asked to interview.
The first thirty seconds of a job interview are very important. Here are a few helpful tips on what to expect and what to consider for your job interview.
Job Interview checklist
- Make sure you double check the time, date and whereabouts of your job interview
- Plan the route the day prior, eg if you are being interviewed for a job in Brighton and Hove you could get a route map from google maps so you can pin point the place to be before hand, or even better make a trip there the day before to avoid any strain on the day
- Research the position and company before the interview, a few minutes spent typing the company's name into Google will be time very well spent. Read the company's about us page and any further information you can find. Your interviewer will be impressed if you have a reasonable understanding of the company and its background
- Re read through the job advertisement to remind yourself what the job involves and what the recruiter is looking for
- Re read your CV and have a good think about exactly why you think you'd be well suited for this job
Look Good, Feel Better
Rightly or wrongly, looks often make a difference, be smart and look professional. Think about the company you are applying to - how do your potential future co-workers dress for work? If you already dress in a similar way then you're on the way to fitting in at your desired new job!
Be on time!
Always keep in mind that you never get a second chance to make a excellent first impression, so make sure you're prepared. Aim to arrive 20-25 minutes before your appointed interview time, that way if your bus is late or you get stuck in traffic you'll still arrive promptly. If you arrive early, you could wait nearby at a restaurant or have a quick stroll around the locality thinking about what you plan to say in your interview. Aim to report to the front desk exactly 10 minutes before your scheduled interview time.
Look the interviewer in the eyes and smile
Eye contact is one of the most important aspects while on your interview and can make a significant difference in how you present yourself. If you always look away when speaking to someone, you are viewed.may come accross as lacking confidence or not interested or worse still being dishonest. So always answer their questions with eye contact, but without glaring.
Be enthusiastic and positive
During your job interview always be positive. Do not be unenthusiastic or mention any bad points about previous employers. Focus on your achievements and optimistic views, always smile and be attentive.
Finally, don't give up your job hunt!
The fact is that that you are unlikely to be offered every job that you'd like to get, however perfect you believe you may be for it.
If you do not get the job after an interview it is no bad thing to go back through the interview with someone and try to have them to identify any areas where you could have done better. There will be other interviews in the weeks to come and any failed interviews should be looked upon as part of a learning process.
Don't forget that performing well at an interview is a skill and it can be learnt and improved with help and practice. There are plenty jobs in and around Brighton and Hove - the main thing is to find the right one for you!
AllBrightonAndHoveJobs wish you the best of luck with you job hunting!
