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1. Be on time!
Practise getting to the venue to see how long it
will take. Public transport may be useless, the
traffic may have been heavy, but however
reasonable it won't affect the fact that your
chances are reduced if you are late. Always
remember - You never get a second chance to make
a first impression.
Aim to be early - you can always find a nearby
cafe/shop/pub to wait in. And if worst comes to
worst and you are going to be late, then
definitely ring in and let them know.
2. Be Prepared!
Look at the employers' website and learn
something about the company before you attend
your interview. Feed them the opportunity to
talk proudly about something positive you have
found.
3. Write down and practice possible questions!
Writing them down and practicing them with
someone will make it easier to remember when you
get to the interview. Use the third person when
talking about the job. Avoid sounding as though
you assume the job is yours.
It is fine to ask about the package on offer and
accommodation - living in and living out are
particularly relevant. Don't forget to find out
if the company will guarantee a resort or chalet
- many will only allocate you a country. You
could also try a fewer more testing questions
such as how they differentiate themselves from
their competitors or what they think the
toughest/hardest part of the job is.
4. What are your weaknesses?
Don't be nervous, think before you speak. "None…ah well, ah'm a bit of a perfectionist actually!". Try to
find an area of your experience/skill that is
currently lacking. An interviewer will
appreciate your candour - as long as whatever
you disclose can be easily remedied.
5. You never get a second chance to make a first
impression!
SMILE! Dress professionally in simple business
attire. Just because you are going to be working
in a ski resort does not mean you should wear
Oakley's and a fleece to your interview. And
don't forget that firm handshake and to maintain
eye contact - without glaring!
6. Be honest!
There really is no point lying about your
background and/or skills. If you get caught, or
even manage to get out to resort and then get
found out, you can be sure you won't be around
for long! Job interviews are about matching
needs - if there isn't a good match, then
chances are that the job won't work out.
7. Check your CV for possible gaps!
Make sure you know how you are going to explain
time gaps on your CV.
8. Talk about specific achievements!
Interviewers like to know how you felt about
about a particular success. Some will ask for
specific examples of things you've done that
you're particularly proud of; how you solved
problems; how you learned - and improved - from
difficult situations.
9. Don't talk too much!
Spud again - Communication is a two-way thing so
give them a chance
10. Take a spare photo & CV with you!
Your interviewer won't be expecting it so you
will impress them. It also helps them remember
you after the interview.
11. Be enthusiastic and positive!
Don't criticize previous employers, particularly
within the industry. Focus on positive
achievements and views.
And finally, Don't give up!
The fact is that you will not be offered every
job however perfect you think you may be for it.
Usually it's because the interviewer was
completely blind to the talent that stood before
them. However, just on the off chance that it
was not, feedback from interviews where you have
been turned down can be invaluable for improving
future results. Ask politely if they can give
you any feedback for the future - there's a job
out there for you somewhere.
Courtesy of
natives.co.uk
- Knowledge is power
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