Progressing to the next stage The keys to managing the interview process successfully are preparation and practice. If you are diligent at both, you will present yourself in the best possible light and will be recognised by the employer as a strong and effective candidate.
Prepare, prepare and prepare again Conduct more research on the company. Gain an even better understanding of it’s culture, values and people. Delve deeper into it’s products, services and routes to market. Know who its customers and competitors are. Immerse yourself into the company financials. Become a student of the company; give yourself the knowledge to interview confidently. It won’t harm to take any information in with you to demonstrate that you’ve taken the time to do some research. Review your first interview performance Think about what made you shine in the first interview and plan to do more of the same. Brainstorm further new information you can bring to the second interview; new accomplishments, new examples and new evidence of how much you know about the employer. Use any notes you captured during the first interview to help you structure your answers during your practice interview sessions. The second interview is your opportunity to show that you have listened and learned. The more details you know about a position, the more successfully you can communicate your ability to meet its requirements. Think about what you know the employer is looking for and describe elements of your background and skills in such a way that you show that you have those specific qualifications. A candidate who can take information learned in a first interview and apply it in later interviews will be considered an astute observer and a quick study. Reiterate your selling points Avoid the familiarity trap Salary and benefits: a new agenda item Interviewers like to consider the the cost-benefit implications of any new hire. They will want to compare how much it would cost to bring on somebody with your skills and experience compared to the other candidates in the running. Furthermore, employers will tend to negotiate via the recruitment consultancy. We will therefore ensure that we represent both parties professionally and equitably. Salary and benefits: your expectations If the interviewer probes further, keep your response straightforward and honest e.g. 'My current package is £x and I would be expecting an increase to £y. Remember, now is not the time to start any negotiation on the matter… you haven’t been offered the job yet! Remember the basics |
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