With the Digital World getting bigger and bigger each day, job opportunities are aplenty. However, so is the competition. Interviewing well is an art form and all too often interviewees are ill-prepared. Honing your interview skills is an essential part of your career path – aim to be offered every job you interview for to maximise opportunities. Job offers can always be turned down, but you have to get them in the first place!

 
1)      Interview As Much As Possible

 
a)      Practice Makes Perfect. Your techniques will improve as will your answers.

b)      Improves Your Stress Levels. The more you experience an interview scenario, the more you know what to expect and therefore the nerves will go. The calmer the experience, the better your performance.

c)       Increases Your Network. Don’t just see this as an interview – see it as networking. We rarely forget people who have impressed us, so building a network of industry decision makers can open up doors later.

d)      Future Opportunities. You never know what may occur within the company in the future, so leave them with a positive impression and you may get a call further down the line.
 

2)      Do Your Research

 
             a)      Know The Company

b)      Know The Job Role

c)       Research The Person Interviewing You. There may be aspects of this person’s background that you share – this could be a good ice-breaker or taking point.

 
3)      Look The Part
 

a)      Match The Attire Of The Company.

b)      Take Care Over Your Appearance.
 

4)      Have A Compelling Story


a)      Why Are You There? Practice explaining why you are looking for a new job and why this opportunity may be it.

b)      Focus On Positives. Regardless of the reasons why you are leaving your current job, focus on the positives and not the negative aspects of your time there.

c)       Reflect On Your Career Path. Know your CV and be able to explain the route your career has taken and how you have progressed with each job.

d)      Tailor Your Story To The Job. Explain why this opportunity matches your current career aspirations – make it a natural progression from your last job.
 

5)      Questions
 

a)      Prepare Questions. Tailor them to the specific Company and Job.

b)      Ask Throughout. Don’t just be an effective responder - be prepared to ask questions throughout.
 
For more tips and advice, contact a Digital Recruiter at Outsource Digital on 0161 8175028
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