Recruiting Excellence
- Manufacturing & Operations

- Engineering & Technical
- Contract & Interim

- Sales & Marketing
- Silicon & EDA

-

Executive

- FMCG

Giving an Excellent Interview for Permanent Roles

Check list before attending the interview

• Do you have a map / directions?

• Have you details about the company and the job? Use the Internet or library to gain additional information on

products and financial

status.

• Are you certain of the name, position and pronunciation of the person(s) you are meeting?

• Dress appropriately; all kinds of assumptions are made on the appearance people present in the first three

minutes.

• Be punctual allowing plenty of time to find the location, park the car etc.

Have you prepared yourself to answer standard interview questions such as;

• Why did you choose a career in ………………?

• Why do you want to (or why did you leave) your current employer?

• What are your strengths / weaknesses?

• What have been your greatest achievements and why?

• What skills can you bring to this role?

• What ambitions do you have for the future?

• Are you willing to relocate?

• What does teamwork mean to you?

Have you prepared a list of questions you may wish to ask the interviewer? Such as;

• What is the company's strategy and business plan

• Can you give me a detailed description of the position

• Why has the position become available

• What is your potential career path within the organisation

• What induction/training is given/available in this role

• Can you describe the culture of the company

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Recruiting Excellence
- Manufacturing & Operations

- Engineering & Technical
- Contract & Interim

- Sales & Marketing
- Silicon & EDA

-

Executive

- FMCG

At the interview

• Remember to smile.

• Wait until you are offered a chair before sitting.

• Treat the receptionists and secretaries with courtesy.

• Take the interview seriously your attitude is every bit as important as your qualifications.

• Look the interviewer in the eye. Look and act alert.

•

B

e enthusiastic and show you are reasonably informed about the organisation and the role.

• Listen when the interviewer is talking but by all means ask intelligent / searching questions.

• Avoid one word answers (especially No).

• Be honest, but also ensure you actively promote your skills and potential.

• Do not over answer questions.

• Stick to the point.

• If you are not sure, or do not understand the question always ask for clarification.

• If you have any doubts about the vacancy or the company you should keep them to yourself during the

interview.

• If you do not know the answer to a question, say so.

• As the interview draws to a close ask how you have done. If the interviewer is evasive or negative ask them to

clarify their reservations.

•

Then respond positively outlining your strengths.

At the end of the interview ask questions such as;

• What is the next stage of the selection process?

• Is there another interview, if so, who will be attending, when will this be arranged, what will be the objective?

• How many people are left to be interviewed?

• How do you compare to the other candidates?

• How will a decision be made and by whom?

Thank the interviewer for his or her time.

After the interview

On return - always call or email us with your feedback so we can progress the opportunity with the client.

Southern Office
T: 01582 450054
F: 01582 458685
E: [e-mail]

W: www.redlineplc.com

Northern Office
T: 0161 491 7830
F: 0158 245 8685
E: [e-mail]
W: www.redlineplc.com

Registered in England No. 1646532

VAT NO: GB 367 0684 30