Before the interview:
- Research the organisation: check the company website and find out anything else you can on the internet
- If you're changing career or industry, research the new industry in as much depth as possible
- Prepare answers to standard interview questions
- Make sure you know the name of the person or people interviewing you
- Check the format of the interview
- Check the formality of the interview and prepare an interview outfit
- Print out spare copies of your CV to take with you
- Re-read your CV
- Plan your journey to the interview
- Check the news/traffic reports to make sure there are no potential delays
- Take a contact number for the company with you in case there are any problems
At the interview:
- Switch off your mobile
- Ask when you can expect to hear back
After the interview:
- If appropriate, email to thank the interviewer for the opportunity
- If unsuccessful, contact the interviewer and ask for constructive criticism/feedback
Further links:
- Interview questions
- Top 5 interview tips
- Interview techniques
- How to dress
- Find an IT job
