The Interview Assistant

1. Introduction
2. Research the job
3. Research the company
4. Appearance
5. Plan the journey
6. Attitude
7. First impressions
8. During the interview

1. Introduction

A job interview is an exchange of information between you (to find out about the company) and the company (to find out about you). But you must be prepared.

2. Research the job

• Responsibilities
• Who you need to report to
• Training opportunities
• Hours
• Pay and conditions

How?

You can find out from:

• The job advertisement
• A job description
• A preliminary telephone conversation with employer/consultant
• Personal contacts

3. Research the company

Things that you might find out about include:

• Size
• History
• Structure
• Culture
• Ownership (public, private, part of group)
• Competitors

You can find out from:

• Annual reports
• Sales literature
• House magazines
• Directories
• The internet
• Preliminary telephone conversation with employer /consultant
• Personal contacts

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