INTERVIEW TIPS

Our team has put together some guidance to help you make the strongest impression during an interview.

BEFORE THE INTERVIEW:

Research the companies history, values and any recent projects
review the job description carefully and align your skills with the role
Practise common interview style questions and prepare your own questions
Plan your outfit in advance (professional and appropriate to the company)
Check the interview location

DURING THE INTERVIEW:

Arrive 10 minuets early before the scheduled time
Know who your meeting and greet with a confident handshake and smile
maintain eye contact and show you're actively listening
Answer clearly and structure responses with examples
Ask thoughtful questions and show a genuine interest in the role
Keep your phone off or on silent

AFTER THE INTERVIEW:

Speak to your recruiter
Reflect on what went well and how you could improve
Stay patient and positive

DO'S

✅ Research the company – Understand their mission, values, products, and culture.
✅ Dress appropriately – Choose professional attire suitable for the company’s environment.
✅ Arrive on time – Aim to arrive 10–15 minutes early.
✅ Bring necessary documents – Resume, portfolio, references, or certificates if required.
✅ Practice common interview questions – Prepare answers for both behavioural and technical questions.
✅ Show enthusiasm and positivity – Express genuine interest in the role and the company.
✅ Maintain good body language – Make eye contact, offer a firm handshake, sit upright.
✅ Listen carefully – Pay attention to the questions before answering.
✅ Ask thoughtful questions – Prepare a few questions about the role, team, or company.
✅ Follow up – Speak to your recruiter straight after the interview.

DON'TS

❌ Arrive late – Being late creates a negative first impression.
❌ Dress inappropriately – Avoid casual or sloppy attire.
❌ Speak negatively about past employers – It can make you seem unprofessional.
❌ Interrupt the interviewer – Let them finish speaking before responding.
❌ Give vague or unprepared answers – Avoid saying “I don’t know” without context.
❌ Use your phone – Keep it silent and out of sight.
❌ Overtalk or dominate the conversation – Be concise and relevant.
❌ Lie or exaggerate – Honesty is crucial; false claims can be easily checked.
❌ Appear disinterested or unenthusiastic – Show engagement and curiosity.
❌ Ask about money or sick pay - Wait until the employer introduces the topic or during the later stages of the process.