Interview Preparation Advice

• Be punctual, there's nothing worse then arriving late.

• A firm handshake and good eye contact are also very important.

• Let the interviewer lead the interview - Listen for the concerns behind the interviewer's questions.

• Don’t criticise your past employers.

• Don’t answer a question with another question.

• Don’t ask lots of questions about salary and benefits.

• Be positive - Try not to sound like you're bragging but describe your skills in a factual way.

• Listen carefully to what the interviewer is saying to you, answer questions as fully as you can.

• If there is a situation where a panel are interviewing you, direct your answers to all members. It is important not to ignore anyone.

• Your attitude strongly contributes to the interviewers opinion of you, so have the right one!!

• Know what your interviewer is looking for.

• Be flexible - consider reasonable offers and give it your best shot. Don't give up, the search may not be a short one but don't give up.

Preparation, anticipation and confidence are the key skills to a successful interview. It's a known fact that an interviewer will have decided whether or not they are going to give you the job within a few minutes. Remember: Prepare-Practice-Perform. So be prepared!
  Get as much information as possible on the company - read all the latest news about the company, check out the web site and try to speak with someone who has worked there.
Prepare answers to a range of job and skill-based questions that you can expect.
Put yourself in the interviewers seat! Try to think of questions that you might pose relating to your particular job.
Arm yourself with a few questions for the interviewer showing that you have done your homework about the organisation and its business.
Check the format of the interview - it could throw you off if you're presented with a test of some sort that you were not expecting.
Dress-wise - Keep it simple and respectable. Dress for success.
Be prepared and always expect the unexpected.