Interview Preparation
At Kudos Recruitment, we aim to provide our candidates with the highest standards of excellence and customer service.
Preparing for an interview is one of the most important parts of finding the right role for you and at Kudos Recruitment we have provided the following information to assist you in your search.
At Kudos Recruitment, we aim to provide our candidates with the highest standards of excellence and customer service.
Preparing for an interview is one of the most important parts of finding the right role for you and at Kudos Recruitment we have provided the following information to assist you in your search.
Researching for the Interview
Nowadays, most organisations expect candidates to undertake research prior to the interview.
Find out all you can about the organisation, including:
Most of the information can be found on the company's website,corporate brochures or annual reports.
Nowadays, most organisations expect candidates to undertake research prior to the interview.
Find out all you can about the organisation, including:
- Company history
- Who owns the organisation? What is the structure of the company?
- Turnover, profitability, size and office locations
- Who are its competitors?
Most of the information can be found on the company's website,corporate brochures or annual reports.
First Impressions Count!
As we all know first impressions count and the first 5 minutes of the interview are crucial! Make sure you follow the following tips to ensure you make a great impression:
As we all know first impressions count and the first 5 minutes of the interview are crucial! Make sure you follow the following tips to ensure you make a great impression:
- Arrive early - research the location prior to interview
- Make sure you wear a suit
- SMILE and relax
- Shake hands firmly
- Maintain eye contact
Answering the Questions
The way you conduct yourself at an interview could have a drastic effect on your career prospects! Listen to what the interviewer is asking and answer the questions in a clear and concise manner. If you do not understand the question ask for clarification.
Employers respect loyalty and are looking for it in potential employees do NOT criticise present or past employers!
Many questions can be anticipated in advance of the interview and it is always sensible to think of some answers. Frequently asked questions include:
The way you conduct yourself at an interview could have a drastic effect on your career prospects! Listen to what the interviewer is asking and answer the questions in a clear and concise manner. If you do not understand the question ask for clarification.
Employers respect loyalty and are looking for it in potential employees do NOT criticise present or past employers!
Many questions can be anticipated in advance of the interview and it is always sensible to think of some answers. Frequently asked questions include:
- What are your career aspirations? Short term and long term.
- Why are you seeking new employment?
- What value can you add to our organisation?
- What does 'teamwork' mean to you?
- What do you see as your strengths and areas of improvement?
- Tell me about yourself
- What salary are you looking for?
Questions for you to ask
It is important to ask questions at interview but don't end up interviewing the interviewer!
Here are some suggested questions to ask:
Ask questions to obtain key information, which will be important to your decision to join the organization. Be prepared to explain your reasons for asking the questions.
It is important to ask questions at interview but don't end up interviewing the interviewer!
Here are some suggested questions to ask:
- Why is the position available?
- What is the culture of the organisation?
- What sort of training is provided on an ongoing basis?
Ask questions to obtain key information, which will be important to your decision to join the organization. Be prepared to explain your reasons for asking the questions.
At the end of the Interview and After the Interview
It is important to remain positive at the end of the interview; your enthusiasm will only count in your favour!
ALWAYS call your Kudos Recruitment consultant with feedback from the interview. It is important that we hear from you as soon as possible. Be honest with your feedback; tell us whether you are interested in the position and why.
It is important to remain positive at the end of the interview; your enthusiasm will only count in your favour!
ALWAYS call your Kudos Recruitment consultant with feedback from the interview. It is important that we hear from you as soon as possible. Be honest with your feedback; tell us whether you are interested in the position and why.
Kudos Recruitment Interview Checklist
Follow the above and the role may be yours!
- Smile
- Dress to impress
- Be enthusiastic but not over bearing
- Maintain eye contact
- Research the company website
- Firm handshake
- Show interest in the job
- Confirm address and location
- ALWAYS turn your mobile off
- DON'T BE LATE
Follow the above and the role may be yours!
CV Preparation Advice
There are many considerations when writing a CV and there are many resources with a vast amount of information available both in books and online. On one hand this is great if you are writing a CV but on the other it can be quite confusing. This confusion is highlighted by the CV myths I hear from client's everyday.
There are many considerations when writing a CV and there are many resources with a vast amount of information available both in books and online. On one hand this is great if you are writing a CV but on the other it can be quite confusing. This confusion is highlighted by the CV myths I hear from client's everyday.
Focus on the audience
This is perhaps the most important consideration. You need to understand the employer or recruiter. When you understand what they want you can focus your marketing document. You will find many posts on this site about how to understand the employer and define what it is they are seeking.
This is perhaps the most important consideration. You need to understand the employer or recruiter. When you understand what they want you can focus your marketing document. You will find many posts on this site about how to understand the employer and define what it is they are seeking.
Format and Layout
When you know what the potential employer wants the next consideration is CV Format and CV Layout. There is much you can do here but my philosophy is Keep it Simple. Read a wide range of excellent posts on this site.
When you know what the potential employer wants the next consideration is CV Format and CV Layout. There is much you can do here but my philosophy is Keep it Simple. Read a wide range of excellent posts on this site.
Other CV Advice
There are other CV considerations such as lying on your CV, common CV mistakes and other strategies that can divert attention from your CV especially when it may not carry weight in your application.
There are other CV considerations such as lying on your CV, common CV mistakes and other strategies that can divert attention from your CV especially when it may not carry weight in your application.