The Interview

Some helpful hints       Peter Symons Principal.  Barwon Valley School    2001

Go and have a look where the interview will be – if possible.

Plan your time before the interview.

Where will you wait?  Will it be quiet?  What am I going to do for the last 10 minutes.

Be on time.

Try to get relaxed before the interview. PLAN HOW YOU WILL RELAX and PRACTISE IT. Don’t just rush in and say  “I couldn’t find the place or a park”

You will be introduced to people.

Look at their face and be genuinely pleased to meet them.

The first impression is most important – be confident because you will most likely get this job. Look forward to the interview positively – don’t be frightened of it. 

This is a great opportunity for you.   Grasp it.

When a question is asked really listen to all parts of the question.

Ask for it to be repeated if you are unclear as to what they are asking.

You may want to write down key words so you can stop from waffling.

Be honest. Don’t say something you haven’t done.

If taking aids into the interview, make sure they are organised and not a stack.

If using info. tec. then set up before hand and make sure it works

Don’t jump straight into the answer. Plan your answer quickly.

Try to manage any nervous habits eg.  shuffling legs, nail biting, fidgeting hands.

Be aware of any feedback you are getting from the panel.

Drink water if you are dry (this can also give you time to think)

Try and get your personality and character into the answer.

Don’t be afraid of using humour in your answer. (Not uncontrolled giggling)

Be prepared for the last question which will most likely be  -

“Is there anything you want to ask or add to support your application”

Because you know this question will be asked, here is your chance to present something you feel will really get you this promotion or stand you apart from other applicants.

You are really in control of what goes in this answer so don’t waste it.

It should be brief, have impact, and be really your inner feelings.

When you leave the panel, this will be the last thing you have left them with, make it positive so that they feel they must have you in that position.

Enjoy the experience because chances are you will be doing more interviews as you move through life and into higher positions.     Good Luck

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