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Devote
time for preparation.
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Analyse
the position you are interviewing for. |
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Be
aware of the typical job duties and qualifications
for the position that you are interviewing for-
review occupational information to gain a better
understanding. |
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Review
a copy of the job description and highlight important
qualifications. |
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Network
with colleagues and employees to find out more about
the culture, ethics and company direction. This
can give much insight into the type of interview
you will encounter. |
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Investigate
as much as possible about the company you are interviewing
for- services, products, locations, partnerships
and future direction. |
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Visit
www...... web site and utilise search engines to
review article searches and case studies. |
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Subscribe
to industry specific newsletters to see latest news. |
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Review
your past experiences and determine how they, if
indeed they do, pertain to the current position
you are interviewing for. |
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Review
courses attended, volunteer work, hobbies and interests
and identify the skills and abilities you demonstrated
that pertain to the position. |
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Can
you demonstrate how focussed you are? Do your career
goals, skills, interests and background support
your career interests? |
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PRACTICE:
Say responses out loud, practice in front of a mirror
to see how your facial expressions change. Ask family
members to pretend to be the interviewer and ask
for feedback. |
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Don't
feel that you have to memorise answers, it's better
to be energetic and fluent than practiced and stale. |
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What
is the most difficult aspect of this job? |
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Who
do you feel are your major competitors and what
sets you apart? |
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What
is the career path for this position? |
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How
would you describe the management style of this
organisation? |
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What
is the biggest challenge facing your organisation
now? |
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Exactly
what kind of background are you looking for? - Are
there any concerns about my background that I can
answer now? |
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At
end of Interview make a quick summary of your skills,
qualifications and experiences and let the interviewer
finish. |
