Interview tips

[Ozric Jonathan]

Hi Rach!

The most important thing is to make a positive impression in the first two minutes because if you don't do that there is no chnace of being offered a job. All the research says that this happens even with the interviewers who are confident that they don't make up their mind in the first 2 minutes. The fact is that they do, and any scoring just gets manipulated to fit the decision the person already made.

So the first 2 minutes are key. Basics like eye contact and being well prepared are essential. Know as much about the job in advance and preapre some thoughtful questions of your own. Be willing to question the interviewers - how does this employer supoprt their staff? What training opportunities will there be?

If it's an interview with Bath Council have a look at the council website and see what you can find out. Make a point of asking a question that shows you have looked at the site and don't be too shy to say 'it says on your webiste that you plan to do such and such can you explain how you are going to achieve that?'.

And good luck!