Ensure you know where you are going before your interview. Ask for a map or detailed directions. Always have look in the map book the day before to ensure you don’t get lost on your way.

Always arrive early; 10 – 15 minutes to be safe!!

Be sure to know who is interviewing you and their position. Always refer to the interviewer by name.

Smile and use a firm handshake with everyone you meet including the receptionist.

Research the company before your interview; know their history and most importantly what the key areas of focus for the company are.

Bring a list of questions to the interview about the company and position with you.

Bring a copy of your CV with you to your interview just in-case.

Be sure to have prepared answers to questions like

• What are your strengths and weaknesses?

• What is your biggest fault?

• Where do you see yourself in five years?

Maintain eye contact at all times. Be positive and speak clearly, firmly and with authority but don’t get defensive when asked more detail on certain topics.

Let your interviewer bring up the topic of salary first. Remember not to spend too much time talking about the salary etc you can negotiate in more detail once the position has been offered to you.

Don’t volunteer your personal opinion about topics, wait to be asked. Avoid talking badly about past colleagues and employers.

Try and establish a good rapport with the person/s interviewing you.

Most importantly be yourself and promote your strengths.