Interview Tips
Employers will look for what a potential employee can do, and what he or she
will do. Experience has shown that 80-85% of staff turnover is attributed to
'will do' factors. Skilled interviewers will, therefore, focus on the 'will do'
elements.
"Can Do"
•Expertise and training
•Samples of work
•Testing
•Past performance
•Qualifications
"Will Do"
•Personal attributes
•Attitudes
•Initiative and motivation
•Goals
•Judgement, common sense
•Needs, social relationships, compatibility
•Emotional stability
•Receptiveness to supervision
Presentation - The Interview
What to Wear
•A Smile
•A Good Attitude
•Friendliness
•Tasteful Makeup
•Good Posture
•Courtesy
•Honesty
•Tasteful clothing
•Smart shoes
•Tact
What Not to Wear
•Body Piercings
•Visible Tattoos
•A Bad Hair Day
•Jeans/Denim Jackets
•Sneakers/Track shoes
•Tracksuit Pants
•Sweatshirts/Teeshirts
•Mini Mini-skirts
•Inappropriate Accessories
•Too much Jewellery
What to Bring
•Knowledge of Company
•Knowledge of Role
•Relevant Questions
•Skills and Experience
•Interest & Enthusiasm
•A Relaxed Manner
•A Firm Handshake
•Clarity of Expression
•Listening Skills
What Not to Bring
•A Limp Handshake
•A Negative Attitude
•Avoidance Behaviour
•Irrelevant Questions
•Nervous Fiddling
•Waffle
•Arrogance or Conceit
•Emphasis on Rewards
•A Pile of Paper -
- (unless specifically requested)