Interview Tips

The Happy Recruitment Guide to Interview Success...

Before your Interview

• Research the company: What is their core business? What projects are they currently working on? What are their interests?
• Know the Role: Fully understand the role you are going for, what will it entail? What are the working hours? Etc.
• Questions: Make sure you prepare some questions about the role and the company that you are applying to; think about the kind of things that you would need to know before accepting the job. It shows that you have an interest in the role and that you are serious about working for the company. 
• Dress smartly and appropriately. If in doubt, ask your consultant 
• Be confident in your experience and qualifications. After all, that is what has got you into the interview room 
• Be positive about why you’re leaving your current position and never speak badly of past colleagues or employers 
• At the end of the interview find out what the next steps and time lines are 
• Exit: Remember you haven't finished just yet! Ensure that you are well clear of the office/workplace before lighting a cigarette or removing your tie!
• Call us: Call your consultant, this enables us to provide an immediate response to the client and also shows you are serious about the role. Your consultant can then obtain feedback from the company and relay this to you ASAP.