DO’S:
- Firstly, it is always important to plan ahead of time for a job interview. Ensure beforehand you know where to go and who to ask for.
- Prepare before the interview- ensure you know exactly what you’re going to say. For example, your experience, how you suit the role/course.
- Engage with the interviewer and ask them questions too to also show your interest.
- Come in with a positive attitude and maintain it throughout the interview.
- Wear the appropriate attire- make sure you look presentable.
- Use specific examples in your responses and expand your answers as much as you can.
- Ensure you remember everything mentioned in your personal statement.
DON’T’S:
- Not being prepared- showing up not knowing what to say or how to answer questions.
- Showing doubts about the course/job- not being completely certain you want to go/ be employed in that specific job/course.
- Being dishonest- lying about past experience.
- Only relying on your achievements.
- Being arrogant- showing up being a bit too boastful/ with an attitude.
- Not making eye contact- it is important to engage with the interviewer as this shows your interest for the job/course
- Dressing inappropriately- wearing lazy attire such as tracksuits and other causal wear as this shows that you are not taking the interview seriously.
- Showing boredom throughout the interview- once again this shows lack of enthusiasm and shows you would not be a good candidate.
- Turning up to the interview late.
Evidence of Undertaking an Interview:
During the process of applying to university I was invited to 2 interviews that I attended. I ensure that I went through the do’s and don’ts of an interview to make sure I was prepared. The universities also sent a rough outline of the questions they would ask; I went through them the night before so that I would be fully ready.
SOLENT UNIVERSITY:
ARTS UNIVERSITY BOURNEMOUTH
I received offers from both of universities after attending the interviews.
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