Interview Techniques

Today's interview styles vary immensely, however from the candidate perspective, the basic principals remain the same. The interviewer maybe assessing you on a number of different levels; from your ability to handle the role to your motivations for joining them, you're overall professionalism and the cultural fit.

The following points may help you when preparing for the interview:

Consider the type of interaction likely to take place
   Are you persuading or negotiating?
   Are you discussing or revealing information?
   Are you selling yourself or buying them?
Research the Company and, if possible, the interviewers
Research the interview format ie. Situational, behavioural, unstructured or panel
Make a good impression ie. conservative dress, arrive early
Be personable as well as professional
Be aware of both verbal and non-verbal communication
All questions will be asked for a reason, answer them accordingly
Make notes about the interview to help with your feedback

Prepare a "brag book" that features testimonials highlighting your successes