Interview Advice
We have been organising successful interviews for many years and are able to assist our candidates in making the best of an interview opportunity.
Here are our top 10 interview tips and examples of how we help put our candidates ahead.
1) Arrive on time
Plan your journey, ensure you have the correct, address/postcode, think about the best method of transport, and factor in things like if there are any connections you need to make or where you can park also consider the time of day that you are travelling as this may affect the time or route your journey takes and if necessary make a dummy run beforehand to ensure you get there on time and stress free.
Your Medicus consultant will provide advance confirmation of interview address and can help you plan your journey.2) Know who you are meeting
Research the company and its products and services, and make sure you know the company’s correct name.
We will give you full details about the role, the team and the company and also let you know who will be meeting you.3) Dress Appropriately
In the veterinary sector, most first interviews are quite informal and usually the expectation will be for you to arrive in smart, business casual attire a professional appearance is important.
We will let you know of any special dress requirements.4) Smile
A warm smile and a handshake go a long way toward establishing a good first impression and rapport with the interviewer. It is important to show that you are confident and personable, maintaining good eye contact will also help.
We will help you to prepare well and therefore feel more confident.5) Be yourself
There is no point in trying to be anything other than you if this is going to be a successful interview. Be ready to talk about any aspect of your career, your degree or your hobbies and interests in a positive way emphasising skills that will be of benefit to your new employer.
We can help you identify skills that are desirable to the new role.6) Paperwork
It may help to take a copy of your CV with you to help prompt you during the interview; it will also make you look prepared and organised. A pen and notepad are also a useful tool for you to make notes about points discussed that you may forget later.
We will ensure your interviewer is familiar with your CV.7) Questions
Listen carefully during interview and answer all questions concisely and honestly, remember to ask questions too.
We can help you identify possible interview questions.8) Confirm your interest
If you think the position is right for you and you are interested then tell the interviewer! There is nothing wrong in confirming your interest.
Confirm interest with your recruiter as soon as possible too.9) Thank You
At the end of the interview it is polite and leaves a good impression if you thank the interviewer for meeting with you, if you have enjoyed the interview and meeting with them shake their hand and tell them!
Your Medicus consultant will help you manage the next steps!10) Follow up
After the interview an email to confirm your interest in the position can go a long way!
We can provide contact details or forward comments for you! Our FREE service for veterinary jobseekers can really help put you ahead at interview!