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If you get to the interview stage, the employer clearly likes what they see.  \nYou should also treat the interview as an opportunity to reach an informed decision as to whether the position is right for you.  \nThink positive! Go into the interview with the sole intention of getting the job.  \nKnow yourself  \nTo prepare for any interview, it is important that you know who you are, based upon your:  \n• Values  \n• Interests  \n• Personality  \n• Skills (VIPS) .  \nYou should consider these in relation to the role and organisation. Think about ‘who you are’, ‘what you do’, ‘why you are different’ and ‘what your goals are’.  \nThe organisation will be looking for someone that personifies professionalism, is self-aware and has a positive attitude.  \nA professional outlook is determined through your behaviour, knowledge and skills. Understanding these and your fit—your strengths, weaknesses and personal characteristics—will help to identify how suitable you are for the role.  \nBefore the interview  \n• Re-familiarise yourself with the job description paying particular attention to the person specification and the essential requirements. Ensure that you are completely aware of what they are looking for. The questions that the interviewer asks will be based upon these requirements and the specifics of the role  \n• Review your application form/CV to remind yourself of examples and evidence that you provided. Be aware of your own skills and experience and be prepared to articulate and demonstrate these in detail  \n• For each of the essential requirements think of one or two examples that effectively evidence them. If possible, at the interview, try to use different examples for your answers to show variety and breadth of knowledge and experience  \n• Have a clear understanding about the employer/service/department and be prepared to answer questions about why you wish to work for them and what you know about them  \n• Prepare answers to standard questions—‘Tell me about yourself’; ‘Why do you want to work for this service?’; ‘What are your strengths?’ ‘What are your weaknesses?’  \n• Prepare answers to ask the employer—think about what you need to find out from them  \n• Plan what you need to take with you. Qualification evidence? Certificates? A copy of the application form/CV?  \n• You may wish to find out who will be interviewing you—a one-to-one or panel interview.  \n• You may also enquire about the structure of the interview—if there is any testing or presentation that you are required to undertake, does this come before or after the main interview? How long will the interview last?  \n• Think about what you should wear. If you are unsure what to wear, it is best to err on the side of caution or ask them directly  \n• Check your social media—are you presenting a positive impression as the employer may check you out?  \n• Know how to get to the interview venue!—do a test run if possible.  \nAt the interview  \nMaking a positive first impression  \nDon’t underestimate the impact of positive body language and the power of first impressions. It is estimated that first impressions are formed in the first few minutes with 55% based on visual impact such as dress, facial impressions and body language; 38% on your tone of voice and 7% on what you say. Employers will be looking to see whether you are a fit for the organisation/department and an immediate indication on this is how you present yourself.  \nTo create a positive first impression:  \n• Smile and maintain good eye contact  \n• Have a confident handshake  \n• Assume a comfortable sitting position  \n• Address all people on the panel when you are answering their questions  \n• Before the interview use breathing techniques to help you calm your nerves—breathe in slowly through your nose, hold briefly and then slowly out thr","cbCaiqtj264XXudV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqtj264XXudV","pdf",191731,"English","# Before the interview\n## Know yourself\n## Review job description and CV\n## Prepare standard and employer questions\n# At the interview\n## Making a positive first impression\n## Types of interview questions\n## The STAR(R) technique","[{\"question\":\"How should you prepare before an interview?\",\"answer\":\"Re-familiarise yourself with the job description, review your application form/CV for supporting examples, and plan answers for standard questions. 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