5 Tips to Ensure Interview Success!

1. Research, Research, Research

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is quite as simple as that. In life, you only get as much as you put in and an interview is no different. The smallest attention to detail may be what swings the role in your favour. Ask your consultant for as much information as possible and read through the company’s website/blogs/social media and recent awards. Finding a common ground with your interviewer really goes a long way in determining the flow of the interview.

2. Role Play

Practice makes perfect. I would always encourage candidates to read through the interview guide we provide at Sonder Consultants in great detail before their interview. I find that role play really helps build confidence and ensures a strong technique on the day. Do a mock interview and ask your friend, partner or colleague to ask questions and offer feedback.

3. Pitch!

A pitch is a rather subjective phrase. A pitch for me is to engage your recipient and to ask as many relevant questions as possible. Be confident in your ability – you are in that interview room for a reason. The company has seen your CV and has been impressed. The interview is as much about the company selling the role to you as much as it is about you proving that you will fit within their team. Asking as many relevant questions as possible shows real enthusiasm for the position.

4. Body Language

Being interviewed by more than one person can be quite daunting. As mentioned above, it is vital that you engage with each interviewer – even the ones not asking the questions. Show interest in what the interviewer is saying through eye contact or the appropriate body language. For a lot of roles, basic people skills and the ability to interact with different personalities are vital.

5. Listen to understand not just to reply

Last but not least, one of the most important tips for an interview is to listen to understand not just to reply. A lot of candidates are sometimes so passionate about the position and have a desire to impress, they think of an answer before actually understanding the question which the interviewer has asked. Take your time and digest the question before giving your response.