Do you leave a lasting impression?

Do You Leave a Lasting Impression?

This question was put to the consultants in the office:

“If you could only give a candidate two tips about their forthcoming interview, what would they be?”

And here are the responses…

Do’s

Appropriate attire, for our roles keep it simple yet formal – for example, for the gents: dark suit, crisp white shirt (with the top button done up) and tie tied properly.
Presentation is as important as being yourself – they will see through any façade.
Allow your personality to come through.
Do your research on the firm, remember they will do theirs on you!
Have questions to ask.
Be humble about your knowledge and experience; very few clients expect the finished article but want to see you have all the credentials.
Be flexible and willing to go the extra mile.

A few don’ts:

Don’t have your phone turned on.
Don’t be negative – phrase a negative into a positive!
Don’t ask about the salary in the first interview, nor sick pay, maternity or compassionate leave.
Don’t be late, work out your travel route in preparation and allow plenty of time.

One of the consultants put it nicely into the 3 P’s…

Presentation, Preparation and Personality!

So, we have given you a few more than two, GOOD LUCK, and we hope you find them useful.