Interview Preparation

Preparing for an interview can be a daunting task. Taking stock of your entire career and what is needed for a new role can be a large subject, so it’s important to have some sort of plan to tackle it. You can divide your preparation into two broad areas; knowing yourself and knowing the company.

• You should have the full job description for the role; if not, make sure you get it - this document is very important as not only does it outline most of what your new job will be, it can also serve as an indicator for some of the questions you may be asked.
• Be able to explain your previous roles clearly and concisely, outlining daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities while also highlighting the parts of the role that are relevant to the position you’re applying for.
• Think of the context of your previous roles i.e. why you joined the particular company? Why you left each position.
• Prepare for questions that are less task focused i.e. examples of working as part of a team, communication skills, interactions etc.
• Research the company - memorise some important facts about their business.
• Think of some genuine reasons why you want to work for them.
• Don’t forget that interviews are a two way process - they are as much of opportunity for you to learn about the company and judge whether or not you want to work them as much as it is a way for them to assess you.

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