How to ace the interview


Admiral Recruitment founder


Paula Rogers explains how you can put your best foot forward and leave a lasting impression


We all know the mixed range of emotions that surface with an upcoming interview. The anticipation, anxiety and barrage of thoughts can be overwhelming. What to wear, how to present yourself, and how to impress the interviewers are common concerns. Here are the top 10 pointers for impressing interviewers.


1


Plan your journey and be on time With applications such as Google Street View, getting lost looking for


a building is a thing of the past. Instead of wasting time and effort, find out in advance where the location is and arrive on time. An email to the CEO’s PA to ask about any directions or security may also help you to engage in advance. Be as polite with the person on the


front desk as you intend to be with the CEO. First impressions count, and you


can never be sure who is assessing your attitude and behaviour.


2


Presentation is key Dressing smartly still helps to create the right first impression, as does ensuring you make eye contact and shake hands firmly. It won’t guarantee you the job, but it may give you an edge over other candidates with similar skillsets.


3


Take the drink Although we often pass the offer up, accept that glass of water,


mug of tea or cup of coffee. It can act as a prop, helping you steady your nerves and giving you time to think of an appropriate answer to any tough questions at the interview.


56 4


Do your research Know your CV inside out and where you have done well in other


jobs. It’s astonishing how many people forget an element of their CV or are unable to say where they have excelled. Research the company you are


interviewing for and its market. Check out its LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram pages to get a better insight into the business, awards, ethos and news. What really impresses interviewers is personal effort to find out more about them.


5


Grab a notepad and pen Bring along a notepad to make notes and ensure you have a


working pen that won’t run out. Not only does this show the interviewer you are keen to take on board information, but


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