Before you leave
- Dress smart (clean your shoes)
- Clean, neat and tidy hair
- Remove excess jewellery
- Aim to arrive approx 15 mins early
- Take a Copy of Your CV
- Make sure you know who you are seeing and their position
- Make sure you have directions / know where you are going
- Take a contact number so you can call if you are delayed
When you get there
- Body language is important
- Firm hand shake (2 shakes)
- Maintain eye contact
- Sit upright but not too wooden
- Don’t fidget – it shows nerves
- Don’t fold your arms
- Be attentive
- Smile and relax
- Take notes
Turn off’s
- Untidy appearance (Clothes, hair etc)
- Excessive jewellery
- Too much perfume / aftershave
- Informal / inappropriate attitude
- Giggles
- Disinterest
- Lack of preparation
- Candidates not having any questions
- Uncomfortable body language
Your Aim is
- Find out more about the company
- Sell yourself
- Relate your knowledge / skills to job requirements
- Show you are keen
- Ask if the employer has any reservations about you
- Ask what the recruitment process is – what is the next stage?
