We understand that interviews are totally unnatural situations. Often clients are just as uncomfortable or nervous in an interview situation as the candidate being interviewed. Generally interviews last from between 30 minutes to 1 hour and it’s important that you make them work for you. Here’s how:

The first 90 seconds creates the “first impression”. This impression will last so make sure you think about and plan the best way to make an impact.

Grooming - part of the first impression.

Dress for success - dress professionally. Wear a neat suit.

Freshly washed hair pulled back.

Limit your jewellery.

Shake hands firmly - this tells the interviewer that you are confident.

Smile - people employ friendly people.

Be organised - get there with plenty of time to spare.

Know your strengths - know why someone would employ. It’s worth listing your strengths the night before your interview and repeat them to yourself on the way to the meeting so they’re fresh in your mind. This helps you feel positive about yourself and this will come across.

Sit up straight in the chair - body language makes up 90% of any communication.

Be enthusiastic. It’s not always the person with the best qualifications that gets the job it’s more often the person that most wants the job that gets it.

Try to strike the balance of giving good examples of questions you are asked and stay away from giving longwinded answers - practise with a friend!

Don’t be afraid of pausing and thinking about your answers.

Thank the interviewer for their time and shake their hand after the interview. If you’re interested in the position, tell them.