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Interview Tips
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Preparation
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The Interview
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After the Interview
Interview Tips - The Interview
There are many different interview styles and each interviewer will have their own personal style.
Some interviewers will fire questions at you while others will start off with an open question such as
“tell me about yourself” leaving you to do most of the talking. The majority of interviews will be
somewhere between the two. Be prepared for any style of interview.
Two-way communication
Make sure the prospective employer knows the benefits of employing you, however try not to
monopolise the meeting – let your interviewer talk.
Ask how the job contributes to the success, efficiency and profitability of the organisation, and show
that you have done some research.
In general, be relaxed and confident as possible. Remember, they’ve invited you to interview because
they think you’re capable of doing the job.
The next steps
Agree exactly what the next steps will be, such as who will contact you to let you know if you have
been successful and by when. You should also find out whether there will be second interviews and
who will conduct them. If you are really interested in the position make sure you tell the interviewer.
Other tips…
Practice a strong positive handshake and plan your greeting. Remember to smile and be polite to all
the staff you meet. They are an important link in the recruitment process and may influence a decision
in your favour.
Interview Tips - After the Interview
Tell IRS how the interview went and get feedback from us.
Negotiation
Everything is negotiable. If the final offer is not what you had hoped for, ask IRS to talk to the client.
Say that you like the job, but the package is not up to your expectations and ask if the company can
be at all flexible.
Good luck!