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Reviewing an interview
Give yourself a break after the interview then try to
review it for future reference.

c
P think back objectively over the questions that were
asked and your answers. were there any questions
that you found difficult or wish you had answered
differently? were there any unexpected questions?

c
P review your interview performance. think about
how you could improve next time. you may wish to
discuss this with family or friends. this will ensure
that your interview performance in future does
improve and any mistakes this time around are less
likely to be repeated.
Use the following checklist to help you work out how to
improve your interview skills:

c
P was my introduction professional?

c
P did i make eye contact?

c
P did i smile?

c
P did i present well?

c
P were my answers comprehensive?

c
P were my questions relevant and concise?

c
P was my body language positive?

c
P did i do enough research?

c
P was i enthusiastic and friendly?
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