Interviewing tips - Surviving the job jungle

• PUNCTUALITY Don’t be late, check location & the journey before hand
• BE SMART Suited and booted, if you look good you’ll feel good!
• PREPARATION Research the company, its products, the role and the market place
• YOUR CV Explain each position, give examples of achievement and reasons for leaving
• SELL YOURSELF You know you’re right for the job! Explain why your skills would benefit the role
• PROVE YOURSELF Match your benefits with the company's needs
• STRENGTHS & WEAKNESSES Make a mental list that is relevant to the position, turn negatives into positives
• BE CONCISE Don’t waffle!
• ALWAYS LISTEN! Concentrate, don’t interrupt and listen to what the interviewer is saying 
• ASK QUESTIONS Think of relevant questions before you go in 
• BODY LANGUAGE Remember 80% of communication is non-verbal, a smile says a thousand words!
• CLOSE Ask for the job or the next stage in the process and overcome any concerns

Don’t forget you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression!