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Securing an interview is an achievement in itself in today's congested job market. However, getting that all important face time is only the first step in an often difficult process. By preparing for possible interview questions, candidates can give themselves a head start on other applicants. Do not lie. If you are found out it will be the end of your application and honesty needs to be your policy. Warm-up questions need to be dealt with in a sensible manner. They are a chance to break the ice and demonstrate your personality, so let your true colours shine through. Smiling and coming across as likable will give you a better chance of impressing a potential employer. When asked about career achievements use the opportunity to express examples of why you are ideal for the role and how you have the experience to do the job. If you are asked about your skills, ensure that you focus them for the specific role. It will be a waste of time to refer to them in any other light, as the employer wants to know what you can bring them, not someone else. Skills that employers look for include interpersonal, teamwork, problem-solving and IT ability. Likewise, describing yourself as a flexible employee who can take the initiative will also score you points. Make sure when you discuss your ambitions they correlate to those of the company as this will show you are suited to the role. When asked about what you know about the company, ensure you have plenty to say. Nothing looks worse than having nothing to say about a firm you are applying to work for. Talk about your personal qualities as these speak volumes about you and the sort of person you are. Finally, if the interviewer springs a surprise question on you think fast and do not be afraid to be funny. They will appreciate it. With Careers and Jobs, you can view all the latest jobs, browse UK jobs by sector and keep up to date with the latest UK job news. You’ll also find expert career advice, help with CV writing and practice with interview questions to help land that dream job.
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