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Interview Tips and Common Questions  

  1. Do research on the company.
  2. Be appropriately dressed. Dress similar to the employers staff. (colour, corporate, suits, etc)
  3. Prepare responses in advance. You’re not a mind reader but think of what the employer may ask.
  4. Always respond in the affirmative; never talk negatively about previous employers or staff.
  5. Be prepared to do extra training if this is a missing skill you need for the position.
  6. Have a list of questions, eg: over time, advancement, training, who will you, be responsible to, do you supply a uniform, is there a probationary period.
  7. Do some research on the company.
  8. Be appropriately dressed for the position you are applying for.
  9. Think about responses in advance. The Selection Criteria will give you clues to the type of questions you may be asked.
  10. Always respond positively. Never talk negatively about previous employers or staff.
  11. Be prepared to do extra training and let interviewers know of your willingness to learn.
  12. Ask questions. For example, over time requirements, advancement prospects, training, who you will report to, is a uniform required/supplied, is there a probationary period.
  13. Ask when you will be told of the outcome of the interview. Ensure the interviewer knows how to contact you.

 

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