Interview tips

Being interviewed for a job can be a stressful experience.  To help you along with the interview process, we’ve compiled a list of Dos and Don’ts which may help prepare you.

Do

• Dress suitably – wear your best work outfit and make sure you are clean and well groomed
• Highlight your skills and accomplishments
• Listen carefully
• Be yourself
• Do background research on the company you are being interviewed by to show them you understand their company and its projects.
• Be prepared by running through some mock interview questions with a friend
• Be direct and answer questions honestly
• Look the interviewer in the eye
• Be positive and SMILE!

• Be late – get to the interview with at least 10 minutes to spare so you’re not flustered or sweaty
• Chew gum
• Bite nails
• Assume the interviewer knows what you’re talking about
• Don’t ask questions about annual leave or pay – this will become evident if they are interested in offering you a position
• Go off track when answering a question
• Be negative – employers don’t want to hear about past negative experiences in your life or workplaces