We all know how important a first impression is, and during an interview process, there may be several times when you’ll introduce yourself. To help navigate these tricky waters we’ve identified best practices for conducting yourself in an interview.

1. Preparation

The beginning of any conversation is key to giving off the right impression. Showing your confidence in your ability and how you match up to the job role, is vital.

One common interview question you may be asked early on is, “Tell me about yourself.” Practising this is key and can help guide your answer. Keep it concise and focused on why your background makes you the best fit for the job opportunity. A good practice for this is by studying the job role and linking your skills up to what they’re looking for.

For example, ‘I have five years experience in this particular job role, here are the tasks I have done.’ This will give the potential employer a better understanding of how you match up to the job advertised.

2. Communication

Communication and actively engaging with your interviewer are imperative in an interview. When asked a question, it is good practice to answer with a confident and relevant answer. A great way to prepare for this is to research interview questions beforehand, this will make sure you are not thrown off guard and will allow you to give a more confident approach, whilst communicating and giving your best answer to the question asked.

3. Use Appropriate Language (Body and spoken)

Body language plays a key role in the first impression whilst in an interview. A great way to improve your body language is to sit up straight, maintain eye contact, and to be sat directly in front of the interviewer. Employers may also pay close attention to how you speak. To ensure that your verbal language is also suitable for a formal situation. Speak in a clear voice and use proper grammar, you may feel comfortable with your interviewer, but you still must maintain a level of respect and class, so avoid using offensive words.

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If it’s been a while since you went to your last job interview, it’s understandable to feel nervous as the big day approaches, but don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Remember: no interviewer wants you to fail. On the contrary, they have asked you along to confirm your capabilities and experience for the position you applied for. They want you to be a good fit for their company, so don’t stress out too much!

To help you prepare we have 3 of our best tips on how to perform better and fight off the nerves before the big day of the interview!

Research the company

One of the best tips to boost confidence is to research the company and to have some key pieces of information prior to the interview that shows you are aware of what they do. I would suggest doing this in the morning before attending so it is fresh information.

Interviewers will more than likely ask you a question along the lines of ‘So what do you know about us?’ Not being prepared for this is likely to bring those nerves out in full if you have to say ‘nothing’. However, with some modest research, you will be able to answer with confidence. It is also great way to show you are interested in the position and working for the company.

Prepare for interview questions

Every interview will have the same core questions asking you about your experience, any relevant skills, and what know about their services and clients. There will be other questions of course, but having good answers ready for these core questions will be where you can really shine and you should take the opportunity to showcase what you can do.

The interviewer will want to know how you match up to the job role – from a skills AND a personality point of view. Make sure you are also able to talk about your hobbies and interests. These are not just filler questions and really help an interviewer get to know you as an individual.

Take time to prepare these questions and also look at the job description, making sure you match up your answers to the job role and it’s requirements. This can really help you stand out and puts you in a good position to be seen as a top match for the job..

Arrive early

It almost goes without saying that punctuality is always something expected of you in any job role. There is nothing worse for you as a candidate than having to rush to an interview. It often shows in your appearance if you are not prepared, and will have a direct effect on your concentration when going through the interview.

Arriving early also allows you to observe the company and your potential future colleagues. Continue your research by talking to the receptionist and anyone else you are close enough to strike up a conversation with. You may find out something that was not on the company website when you looked earlier – and it will help you start the interview talking confidently if you have been talking with others just before.

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With jobs being so competitive this means that for every application you submit, you could be up against numerous other candidates who have a similar skill set.

On today’s blog we will give you 3 key tips to stand out from the rest and enhance your prospects on getting a job!

Emphasise why you’re unique

You should stand out with something that is relevant to the job or just something out of the ordinary. Whether it is that you have your own business, you have taken part in extracurricular activities or volunteer work at school, college, or university or just for general work.

Of course, these things should be relevant to the job – and should emphasise your ability to carry out the role effectively.

For example, candidates who have a business suitable to their field of application should draw attention to their potential employer’s awareness and show extensive knowledge on their subject area. You should do this by sending in links to your portfolio and show your results, and people who you may have worked with.

Tailor your CV to the job

Your CV does not cater to all jobs that you may be applying for.

This means that sending the same one every time will not be attracting all employers when sending it out to different industries or different job roles.

Instead, you should cater your CV in line with the role you are applying for – using the job description, company information, and any other details you find from industry research as a guide.

A good thing to remember is a CV is all about making yourself stand out and being able to sell yourself effectively, through showing off and explaining your skills and experience. If the skill sets shown on your current CV are not relevant, the employer is not going to be able to see how you match up.

Pay attention to your personal statement

Your personal statement should the first thing an employer sees when they open your CV, meaning that making sure it is right and making it relevant is vital if you want them to read on this comes with 2 amazingly simple steps.

Firstly, focus on covering who you are, what you can offer being relevant to the job, and what you are wanting from the job or career – referring to the job description to help you identify the specific skills the employer is looking for to help you stand out.

Secondly, make it specific to you. Anyone can talk about what they can bring to the employer through these tips – but you want to stand out. This means tailoring this part on your most impressive, interesting, and relevant skills and abilities.

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CVs! The bane of job seekers’ existence since the beginning of time. We get it. They can be intimidating. 

What CVs actually are, is an exciting opportunity to showcase what you’re made of to potential employers. It’s all how you do it.

Luckily for you, we’re experts when it comes to CVs. And because we’ve got your back, we’ve put together our top three tips for writing a knockout CV, so you can get the attention from employers that you deserve!

1 – How’s that profile looking?

Your profile is your opener. This is what potential employers are looking at first when they open your CV. It’s where they’re going to find out a little bit about you.

So make it interesting. Don’t start with a, “I work well in a team and I’m very hard-working.”

Everyone does that, you need something different. Sure, the job market is competitive but no one is you. Leverage that to your advantage.

2 – No one cares about your paper-round…

When it comes to your work experience, especially if you’ve been working for a few years now, don’t go back to 2001.

15 years’ work experience is fine. If anyone wants to know any more about you from before that time, they can ask you. You don’t need to go back 30 to 40 years to showcase what you can do.

If you’re new to job-hunting, and you don’t have much to pad out your CV, that’s okay. Just make sure what you do put is relevant. How has that experience better prepared for you for the job you’re applying for? Why is your work history beneficial to their company?

3 – Proof it and then proof it five thousand more times!

One thing we come across a lot, is simple mistakes and typos on CVs.

That just can’t happen. It doesn’t give the right impression and we would hate for you to miss out on an awesome job opportunity because you didn’t triple check yourself.

Spell-check it, grammar-check it and then do it again.

Ask somebody to read through it before you send it anywhere.

The number of people we speak to that are highly qualified senior managers and their CVs have got spelling errors. Not the ideal scenario!

It’s important to make sure that your CV looks good and has great content.

There you have it. Our top three tips for a knockout CV.

For any help and support with getting your CV ready to turn heads, get in touch with us here today. We’re here for you.