As the interviewer will be comparing your attributes with those of other applicants, preparation is essential if you are to present yourself successfully. Prepare yourself in the following ways:
- Obtain background information about the organisation. Find out about: -Its structure and range of activities
- What products and services it offers its customers and where its main offices are situated; and
- What kinds of jobs are available, the growth rate during the last few months, plans for expansion and major policies.
- Try to find out more about the job being offered, and the tasks and responsibilities involved.
- Prepare replies to predictable questions such as:
- Why have you applied for this position?
- What salary would you expect?
- Why do you want to work for this organisation?
- What do you have to offer?
- Be prepared to ask questions of your own. Take a brief note of these to the interview to refresh your memory if necessary.
- Take a copy of the original advertisement (if applicable), a copy of your application and any written references to the interview. You might consider taking examples of significant projects completed during your course.
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