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2 min | Hays Recruitment | Report | Job searching | Interview advice
Good news, you’ve landed a job interview! So what’s next?
To help you with this stage of the job search, our recruiting experts have shared their years of interview experience into three parts. This Interivew Guide, offers tips to make your interview successful, whether it’s taking place in-person, remotely, or on a phone call.
Our guide features preparation tips, how to effectively answer job interview questions, and more.
What's in the Interview Guide?
Part 1 - Before the interview
- Your pre-interview to-do-list, including the four things you need to speak to your recruiter about
- How to introduce yourself
- How to answer frequently asked job interview questions
- Importance of the STAR Technique
- How to explain gaps in your resume
- Questions to ask the interviewer / hiring manager
- Arranging time off with your current employer
Part 2 - On the day of the interview
This part of the guide will help prepare you for what to do on the day of your interview.
- How to make the best first impression
- Building rapport with your interviewer
- What to do if your mind goes blank
Part 3 - After your interview
Your first job interview with a company is for you just as much as it is for the employer.
- Checklist of dos and don’ts while you wait to hear back from your recruiter/interviewer
- How to appropriately follow up
- Signs your interview went well
- Questions to ask yourself to determine if the job aligns with your career path
- How to prepare if you’ve been selected for a second interview or skills test
- Red flags to watch out for during the hiring process
Nail your next job interview with our step-by-step guide. Download to achieve success today and good luck!