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Job Interview Success: It's the little things that count.

By Andrew Reed

In a job interview it is very often the little things that make a difference.

What you wear how you first present yourself, the answers you give all have an impact and are important however don't forget the small details which can result in success or in failure.

Here is a little test of your job interview etiquette:

You are invited into the interview which is taking place in the interviewers office.

It has a desk and 2 chairs, one on either side of the desk.

You are carrying your briefcase / handbag. Where do you put it?

a. On the desk

b. Keep it on your lap

c. Put it on the floor

Option a. would involve an invasion of the interviewers 'personal space' and immediately get the interview off to a poor start.

Option b. could give the impression that you are in a hurry to leave and not feeling comfortable.

We recommend option c. however, suggest that any bags, briefcases and overcoats are left outside interview room if possible. Alternatively, place them on a spare chair if available.

While all of this may seem very obvious, it is very surprising how many job interview candidates we have interviewed who forget some very simple techniques for creating a good impression.

Either through lack of knowledge, inexperience or straight forward arrogance it is these small elements which for us as interviewers make all the difference between a winning and a losing candidate.

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So, how would you answer tough interview questions such as 'What are your weaknesses?' or 'Why should we hire you instead of the other candidates?'.

And, how confident do you feel about answering Competency Based or Behavioural questions, both very commonly used at present.

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About the Author

Andrew Reed is an experienced interviewer and has developed successful recruitment strategies for large organisations within the Customer Services, HR and Finance sectors.

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