Day 10 Careersmas


DAY 10 Careers Tip Code: Elf

To win a selection box - be the tenth person to DM the code to @ulcareersservice on Instagram.
Interviews are a two way process. They are an opportunity for employers to find out more about you and for you to find out more about them. Think of an interview as a conversation with a purpose. If you have been invited to an interview, then your application has been effective and you now have the chance to talk directly to your prospective employers or their agents. Not all interviews will be successful, however, all experience will be useful in helping you prepare for future applications.

A successful interviewee demonstrates good planning, focus and enthusiasm. Researching the job and the company and thinking in advance about possible questions and answers will help prepare you to perform well in any interview. 

Reflecting on your previous performance is a good way of preparing for future interviews. You may already have been interviewed for a part or full time job, work experience, voluntary work or a university course. Were you well prepared? What went well? What could you improve?
Although there is nothing like the real thing, practising answers to potential interview questions will help you recall answers and examples in the interview itself. Knowing that you can do it in a practice session will give you confidence on the day itself. It will also build your belief in your ability to do the job. If your research and preparation have been thorough enough, there should not be too many surprises.

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