WORKING WITH YOUR RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT

• If the advert asks you to submit an application by email, then do so as soon as possible - to avoid missing out.
• If you are invited in for an interview, arrive a couple of minutes early.
• Wear a business suit and ensure you are well presented – formal and conservative is your safest option.
• Be honest with your Recruitment Consultant – he or she can't help you if you are not open about what you are really looking for.

INTERVIEW PREPARATION

The better prepared you are, the more confident you'll be. Ensure that you know the exact location and time of the interview as well as the interviewer's full name, the correct pronunciation and title they hold.

Find out specific facts about the company, its history, its philosophy, its services and products, its key personalities, where its offices are located, what its growth has been, and what its growth potential is for the future.

Questions you might ask

• What are the most difficult aspects of the position?
• The reason why the position has become available.
• How does the position fit into the structure of the organisation?
• Who would I be working for and with?
• The culture of the company.
• Anticipated induction and training program.
• What motivated you to join the organisation?

Know Yourself

• Can you honestly visualize resigning from your current position?
• What are your strengths? What are your weaknesses?
• What are your short and long term goals?
• Evaluate yourself in terms of the position you seek.
• Formulate responses by asking the question: "Why should they hire me?"
• Be there to sell yourself and secure a job offer.

Know the Company

• Review annual reports, trade magazines and newspaper articles.
• The internet offers a wealth of company information and industry statistics.
• Know the company's products and services.
• Be prepared to tell the interviewer why their company is attractive to you.

THE INTERVIEW

The interviewer will be assessing your strengths and weaknesses. In addition, specific characteristics will be probed such as attitude, aptitude, stability, motivation and maturity.

CLOSING THE INTERVIEW

If you are interested in the position enquire about the next interview stage if applicable. If the interviewer offers the position to you and you want it, accept on the spot. If you wish for some time to think it over, be courteous and tactful in asking for that time. Set a definite date when you can provide an answer.

AFTER THE INTERVIEW

Lastly, and most importantly, call your Hunter Marshal consultant as soon as you can after the interview with your feedback. The consultant will want to speak with you before the interviewer calls.

Most organisations now use behavioural questions - which means they will be expecting you to provide specific examples of where you have demonstrated the skill they are seeking.

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