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A strategic career move is something you are committed to. Your resume is updated. With our consultant you have summarised you're past achievements, key features and the benefits to a new employer and you have identified your goals and aspirations in a new career. What can you do to further prepare yourself for the interview process and increase your chances of an offer. Human Resources Professionals and Hiring Managers appreciate candidates who do their homework prior to the interview. Company's websites contain a wealth of information, hinge points for conversations, interest areas to spark questions and recent information on the company.
- Arrive early, at least 30 minutes in case of transport delays and explore the surroundings, have a sit down, compose and relax.
- Enter the potential employer's offices about 10 minutes ahead of the scheduled interview time.
- Make sure your appearance is clean, professional and neat.
- Some candidates find it easy to practice the route beforehand, to know how long it takes to get there.
- Have an idea of the expected duration of the interview, keep time free after the interview in case it lasts longer and to de-brief with the Aspire Management Solutions Consultant.
- Have readily to hand references and contact information for them.
- Take a few copies of your resume.
- Visit the corporate website on the day of the interview for new roles, news stories and press releases.
- Be able to communicate confidently why you would want to join a particular company.
- Explore beforehand how your skills, experiences, training and education can be employed and add value to the position and company.
- Have factual specific answers ready as to how you have overcome situations, added value and obtained results
- Gauge the interviewer’s motivations for joining the company and what keeps them there.
- Offer a firm handshake and maintain good eye contact & Smile!
- Listen, take notes and don't be afraid to ask a question.
- Post interview, call your Aspire Management Solutions Consultant for a de-brief and follow up.
- Let them know your honest opinion of the interview, the people and your intentions and your motivation to continue in the process.
- It is important to thanks and follow-up with the people you met. A quick email is sufficient.
- Remember you are on show, you should demonstrate honesty, enthusiasm, integrity, reliability, confidence, drive, energy and motivation.
- Your communication skills will be tested; rehearsing how you sell yourself beforehand can be useful so make time for an
- If transport delays or unforeseen circumstances occur, always contact your consultant or a colleague of theirs and explain the situation as quickly as possible.
- The interview is your opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, achievements, goals, aspirations and ability. This is your stage, your chance to shine.
- Relax and be confident.
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