CV and Interview Guidance

We shall assist you throughout the process however the following summary is a good reminder leading up to and the actual interview process.

The CV

• Should be no more than 3 pages but 2 pages if possible.
• If replying to an advert respond to the key messages by adapting your CV or covering letter.
• Make the CV clear and easy to read with standard text, fonts and no colour.
• Keep the CV up to date with including all personal details and job experience.
• 50% of people under sell themselves by not doing this.

The 1st page should include:

• Name, Address, Contact Details, Education Locations and Qualifications.
• Detail the companies worked for together with dates starting with the most recent.
• A brief overview on your strengths, experience, current position and position sought.

Page 2 or pages 2/3 should include:

• Go into more detail on this and career progression.
• Include contracts worked on and position with any achievements (brief).
• A brief statement about personal interests.

The Interview Process

Leading up to the Interview

• Research the organisation, the size of and sectors the company operates in.
• Research the role.
• What is the Employer looking for?
• Think about how your skills and experience fits the role.
• Typical Interview Questions:-
• 1.”Tell me about Yourself”
• 2.“What do you know about our company?”
• 3.”Why are you suitable for this job?”
• 4.”What motivates you in your job?”
• 5.”How would your colleagues describe you?”
• 6.”Why should we employ you?”
• 7.”What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
• 8.”How do you manage people order than you?” (if that’s relevant)
• 9.”How do you deal with conflict?”
• 10.”Where do you want to be in 5 years?”
• 11.”Why do you want to leave your current job?
• Prepare for these questions trying to keep it simple and answer the question.
• Give examples of experiences and demonstration.
• This can include skills, perseverance, diplomacy, maturity and decision making.

The Day Before

• Have your interview clothes prepared.
• Know where you are going, how long it takes allowing for the time of day and parking options.
• Get to bed early – we all perform better, are more natural and confident when alert.

The Interview

• If driving arrive and park up in plenty time to avoid any last minute rushing or panicking.
• Be at the company reception a few minutes before the interview time but not any earlier.
• Take a few copies of your CV.
• Answer the question, don’t go off at tangents.
• Speak clearly and concisely.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Remain calm.
• Be yourself, sell yourself and be honest.
• Don’t cross your arms.
• Thank the interviewer for his/her time.

Post Interview

• Contact us to discuss how the interview went.
• We can contact the client on any subsequent discrepancies you may have.
• We shall contact the client and get some initial feedback.
• We aim to confirm success or otherwise within 2 days of the interview.
• If successful we shall liaise with the client and yourself regarding the offer and start date.
• If unsuccessful we shall engage with you to improve for the next time.