It is a competition
The prize is winning the job so treat it like one (without the aggression). Generally, there are no prizes for second-best.
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Failure to prepare means that you are preparing to fail
The more information you are armed with about the company and the role, the better the chances of your interview being a success.
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Research the company
Doing some research on the company will give you a good idea beforehand of whether the company will be a good fit for you, and will also give you questions to ask.
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Know where you are going
Timing: Plan a reliable way of getting there that allows you to be a few minutes early. Google maps can be an invaluable resource when it comes to planning and timing a route. Make sure that you know who you are seeing and that you’ve prepared appropriate questions.
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Who are you?
Think about your skills, competences, qualifications and experience. How are you perceived?
Talk to friendly colleagues, present or recent, about their views of you as a team member, what your strengths are and make sure that these strengths are reflected in your CV.
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Who are your targeted companies?
Mps People Solutions often have access to vacancies that have not been advertised. Let your consultant know what types of industries/companies that you’re interested in working with or for. We may have the perfect role for you but haven’t advertised it at the clients request.
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Review anticipated questions
It’s always a good idea to prepare answers to common interview questions (we have some listed at the bottom of this page). This will allow you to prevent stumbling over your words by having a good idea of how you would answer them.
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Review anticipated questions
It’s always a good idea to prepare answers to common interview questions (we have some listed at the bottom of this page). This will allow you to prevent stumbling over your words by having a good idea of how you would answer them.
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First contact
A firm handshake, with an enthusiastic greeting and a good amount of eye contact and a self-introduction should make a good impression.
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Be polite to any support staff that you meet including those at the consultancy
They count too - and may influence a decision in your favour. The interviewer will frequently ask either the receptionist or the Para-consultant their opinions on the candidate.
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