Good interview technique is critical in a market where an employer has a lot of choice. You can put yourself ahead of the competition by avoiding simple errors that your competitors might make. Here are some of the biggest \u2018don\u2019t\u2019s\u2019 we\u2019ve encountered so far.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Limp handshake \u2013 first impressions are critical so a good firm handshake<\/a> whilst maintaining eye contact<\/a> is a must.<\/p>\n \u2022 Scruffy presentation \u2013 unless there is a very good reason, you should be well-presented at interview<\/a>, wearing either a suit or a corporate dress. It creates the right impression.<\/p>\n \u2022 Bad eye contact \u2013 an employer wants to see that you are engaged in the interview and have a certain level of confidence.<\/p>\n \u2022 Waffle! Answer questions directly and use examples \u2013 an employer is asking you specific questions that they want an answer to so don\u2019t answer a question with something completely left field. Where appropriate, back your answers up with examples. Quite often, clients will talk about how you coped with certain scenarios. They are looking for you to give an example so that they can be reassured you can do what they might ask you to do in the job.<\/p>\n \u2022 Chew gum or play with your hair, slouch, look at your watch or fidget. There is nothing worse than interviewing someone who is easily distracted.<\/p>\n \u2022 Keep your mobile on. Before you enter the interview building, check your phone is off or at the very most, on silent. It\u2019s also worth you haven\u2019t set any alarms or notifications that may go off during the interview. If it goes off in the interview, it will almost certainly cost you the job, however impressive you have been thus far.<\/p>\n \u2022 Appeared disinterested in the company and role. Candidates who refrain from asking at least one or two questions give off the impression that they are not interested in the position. Make sure you have a couple of good ones up your sleeve.<\/p>\n \u2022 Do any research beforehand. Consider the company and read through the spec \u2013 it will help you pick out and remember the most important points. In short, show that you have done your homework!<\/p>\n \u2022 Walk out. Thank the interviewers for their time, ask what the next step would be and what the timeframes are. This will show a level of interest in the position.<\/p>\n If you ever have any questions about the interview process, feel free to get in touch<\/a> with your consultant or a member of the team.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Good interview technique is critical in a market where an employer has a lot of choice. You can put yourself ahead of the competition by avoiding simple errors that your competitors might make. Here are some of the biggest \u2018don\u2019t\u2019s\u2019 we\u2019ve encountered so far. First impressions \u2022 Limp handshake \u2013 first impressions are critical so<\/p>\nIn interview<\/h4>\n
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