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There’s much more to getting the job of your dreams than having the right experience and qualifications. The best jobs go to those people who’ve really done their homework and know exactly how to respond in the interview. This guide is to help you become one of those very people. We tell you what to do and how, so you can win the job you really want! Each of the steps listed is a milestone towards that objective. Together they will significantly increase your chance of success!
Print them off and use them as your reference.
So you feel you’re ready to make a move? Then it’s time to assess your own skills, experience, preferences, strengths and limitations. After all, you’re going to have to convince an interviewer you’re the best person for the job.
This begins by finding a job that’s right for you. That’s where our professional skills can really help you decide on the best route to take. And there’s no better time to see what opportunities there are for a significant career progression than right now!
But even before you have settled on a position to apply for, you can begin your preparation. The starting point is producing a great CV, which we cover in depth in the next section.
The good news is that only 20% of people who attend an interview are properly prepared. And even before you have an interview arranged you can greatly improve your prospects just by following the guidelines in each of the following sections.
Once your interview is booked, take time out to really get to know the people you’re going to see.
- Thoroughly research the organisation you are applying to – look at their website, read their marketing material, ask colleagues who may know them.
- Find out about the interview process – do you know who is going to interview you, will There be any pre-selection process?
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