Chapter 18

Interviews

Your application has been successful and you have been invited for interview. What next? You need to work hard to prepare for an interview as you are still up against many other applicants.

On average, there are likely to be at least five other candidates being interviewed for the same vacancy. So, everything else being equal, that gives you a 20 per cent chance of getting the job. But there’s so much you can do to improve your odds of success, and this is your key opportunity to make an impact.

Planning, preparation and organisation: a winning strategy

The best person for the job in terms of skills, experience and achievements doesn’t always pass the interview. The best person for the job doesn’t always get the job. Sometimes ...

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