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The Secrets of Interview Success As a candidate you should be able to express yourself with clarity and precision. To do this you must make adequate preparation, anticipating likely questions and rehearsing your responses. Your answers should appear spontaneous. At the same time, you should come across as thoughtful, articulate and coherent. So preparation is essential. During the interview you should speak confidently,
making sure to support your answers with relevant
examples from your work experience. It is up to you
during the course of the interview to acquaint the
interviewer with whatever information you consider
to be important in advancing Always relate your answers to the job for which you are applying. This is particularly important in the case of candidates who are faced with the sort of indirect questions favoured by many interviewers. For example, the interviewer may ask you to describe your current job. This is an indirect way of asking you to what extent your present skills and experience relate to the job for which you are applying. Always present a positive face. Having studied your
application form, interviewers will have identified
the weaker aspects of your case. So it is in your
own best interests to examine your application critically
with a view to identifying any significant weaknesses
or negative aspects. Prepare positive and convincing
explanations of any shortcomings; It is important to tell the truth in interviews. However, try to present the facts as persuasively as you can. So examine and assess your own case and tailor the facts to create the best and most positive impression. It is essential to develop a rapport with the interviewer right from the start. If you can give the impression that you have a lot in common with the interviewer and if he or takes a liking to you, you will greatly improve your chances of success. Interviewers usually place a greater emphasis on practical experience than on paper qualifications, so it is up to you to convince them that your experience qualifies you for the job on offer. This will involve using your experience as evidence to support statements that you make in answers to questions.
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