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Preparing for an Interview
Send your CV to Cotter
Personnel and we will
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Cotter Personnel Ltd
Armitage House
10 Hatch Street Lower,
Dublin 2
Dress appropriately.
Always check that the following are polished, clean and neat: Shoes, Shirts and Suits. Most people that conduct interviews are experienced and tend to dress in a conservative manner. Make sure you do not have too much jewellery or body art showing.
If your employer operates a dress down policy and going to work in attire that suggests you are going for an interview, we recommend that you let the interviewer know in advance that you will be attending in business casual. Same conservative approach should be taken.
Make sure the following are turned off: Mobile phones, Blackberry's and alarms on watches etc.
Prepare the answers to obvious questions. They tend to be;
Describe yourself, strengths, weaknesses, education, current and past roles, reasons for leaving all jobs, current salary and benefits
Allow enough time for the interview. If you are going to be restricted on time, let them know at the start of the process.
Download this information.
Always check that the following are polished, clean and neat: Shoes, Shirts and Suits. Most people that conduct interviews are experienced and tend to dress in a conservative manner. Make sure you do not have too much jewellery or body art showing.
If your employer operates a dress down policy and going to work in attire that suggests you are going for an interview, we recommend that you let the interviewer know in advance that you will be attending in business casual. Same conservative approach should be taken.
Make sure the following are turned off: Mobile phones, Blackberry's and alarms on watches etc.
Prepare the answers to obvious questions. They tend to be;
Describe yourself, strengths, weaknesses, education, current and past roles, reasons for leaving all jobs, current salary and benefits
Allow enough time for the interview. If you are going to be restricted on time, let them know at the start of the process.
Download this information.
It is now very easy to find out about most companies. The majority of companies have a website that gives vast amounts of information. A lot of these companies use their website for promoting or selling their products or services. The detail provided can cover their history, product range, staff number, locations, careers and in some case the philosophy of the company. This will prove invaluable information in preparing for an interview, as well as, the opportunity for you during an interview to demonstrate that you have researched their organisation.
Make sure you get a profile of the role you are being interviewed for. Read it on a number of occasions so that you fully understand the responsibilities that is required for someone to be successful in the role. It is also an opportunity for you to start linking your own expertise and capabilities, thus improving you chances of securing the appointment.
Know the location of the interview, the time arranged and allow sufficient time to get there. Find out the names of the people that are conducting the interview, including their positions within the organisation.
Make sure you get a profile of the role you are being interviewed for. Read it on a number of occasions so that you fully understand the responsibilities that is required for someone to be successful in the role. It is also an opportunity for you to start linking your own expertise and capabilities, thus improving you chances of securing the appointment.
Know the location of the interview, the time arranged and allow sufficient time to get there. Find out the names of the people that are conducting the interview, including their positions within the organisation.
