Pre Interview Preparation

• Know the Company’s history, projects and general business.
• Visit their website.
• Look up any recent developments. Have they won any projects recently?
• Find out who the interview is with.
• Read the job description.
• Go over your own CV – know it inside out, make sure you are aware of all the facts and figures on previous projects.
• Plan your response to any potential questions.
• Have a potential career plan prepared – show your ambition.
• Prepare some questions for the interviewer.
• Make sure you can sell yourself – go over any career highlights or personal strengths.
• Plan your journey – make sure you know the location, length of time it will take to get there, etc.

During the interview :

• Punctuality. Arrive early – ideally 10-15 mins. DO NOT be late.
• Switch off your phone.
• Presentation : Look as professional as possible. A company is more likely to hire someone who is well presented and who will best represent their company.
• Introduction : Introduce yourself clearly with a smile and a firm hand-shake.
• Maintain eye contact.
• Be confident in your poise and with your answers.
• Be assertive but not arrogant.
• Answer questions directly and to the point – avoid going off in tangents.
• Sell yourself as much as possible and make sure you know your strengths.
• Be flexible as possible regarding working hours, project location, travel etc.
• Express your enthusiasm in joining the company – have some reasons prepared as to why you want the role.
• Ask any relevant questions you may have about the role and the company.
• Avoid asking questions about salary on offer.
• Thank the interviewer for his / her time at the end.