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If you are well-presented, prepared, punctual, polite, and confident at the interview, you will already be ahead of many applicants! The three Ps for a successful interview are:
Try and develop a rapport with the interviewer by looking him or her in the eye, listening carefully and not interrupting. Politeness is a must – always consider the other person’s viewpoint and whether you are making them comfortable.
It is very off-putting to speak to someone who appears absent-minded or pre-occupied. If the person interviewing you appears like this – and it happens – there is not much you can do; but ensure that you are not like it! Always be very ‘present’ in an interview, give the interviewer your best attention, and concentrate on the situation at hand.
Don’t be pushy, but do be confident. There is a fine line between the two: figure out where it is and don’t cross it. On the other hand, don’t be servile, but do be courteous. Treat the interview as a privilege and an opportunity.
Also, never diminish your current or previous employer. You might have been treated badly but this is not the sort of information to share with your prospective employer. You don’t have to sing their praises, but don’t undermine them, criticise them or bring them down as it suggests disloyalty and lack of discretion. It’s a big turn-off.
Find out more about how to Create an outstanding application:
The cover letter
The resume
Selection criteria
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