When it comes to job interviews, first impressions really matter so make sure you plan ahead to avoid making these common interview mistakes
Preparation for an interview is crucial to arriving in a confident mood and feeling ready to tackle the interviewer's questions. Read up on the company's background, its place in the market and its competitors, and familiarise yourself with its key members.
Being well presented is a must so choose your outfit carefully. Clothes should be clean and freshly ironed. Turning up in ripped jeans and a pair of trainers hardly gives a professional impression.
Learning to strike a balance between talking too much and talking too little can be a challenge. Taking part in practice interviews with your university careers service can really help to ensure that you give the right amount of information.
Complaining about colleagues, drawing attention to the negative aspects of your previous or current job or moaning about your superiors are all likely to blow your chances of success.
As the interview draws to a close the recruiter will ask if you have any questions you'd like to ask them. It's never a good idea to say no. This is your opportunity to get answers to your queries about the role and the company so don't waste it.