Preparing for Interview

To help you through the application and assessment process, we've put together some helpful advice and information:

• Be sure you know what's expected of you - whether you're attending for interview or undertaking other assessments. If you haven't been provided with full details - ask for them.
• Always arrive in plenty of time and know, in advance, where to report to and whom to ask for on arrival.
• Be polite and give your assessors your full attention, both during an interview or during instructions for assessment.
• At interview, be positive about yourself and your achievements. Focus on your strengths but always be honest, if asked, about any developmental needs.
• Give yourself time to think - don't be afraid to pause if you need to think about your answer.
• Try not to be negative about your previous or current employers.
• Be clear and concise in your communication - try not to ramble. Always be prepared to give real life examples to back up any points you make.
• Always come with some questions of your own to ask at the end of the interview. This shows you've given the role some serious thought and are genuinely interested.