Acing your interview


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he following is not an exhaustive guide to interview prep, but here are some dos and don’ts that are ofen overlooked…


“Tell us about yourself” This is something of an unfair request, and very open-ended, especially when


you’re nervous and may feel pretty inexperienced. One business owner told Options: “I really try not to ask this, but to open instead with: ‘Why do you want to work with us?’ Or, I pick something out of their interests to put them at ease: ‘Do you like sport? What do you play and who do you support?’ Under these circumstances stick to your interest in the line of work and the company you’re looking to join. Answers involving other pursuits are best prompted by the interviewer.


Questions, questions We’ve all heard about typical interview questions, especially “what are your


strengths?” and the dreaded “what are your weaknesses?” While preparation is everything, it’s useful to bear in mind that you can’t


predict every question. However the following are fairly typical questions to expect, so it’s a good idea to try a mock interview with a friend or parent, where you are comfortable providing the answer to: l Why are you suitable for this role? l Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? l What experience of dealing with customers/working in teams do you have? l What qualities do you think are important in this job role?


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