The interview is one of the most important elements in the job search process.

Think of an interview as a highly focused professional conversation. You should use the limited amount of time you have to learn about an employer’s needs and discuss the ways you can meet these needs.

Research your Potential Employer:

  • The more you know about a potential employer, the better. Researching employers will help you make a better impression.
  • It will also help you evaluate whether or not the organization and position are good fits for you.

Review your CV:

  • Because a CV creates an image of who you are, it’s to your advantage to have one that shows how your experience makes you a suitable employee.
  • As you review your CV, select experiences that you believe are relevant for the position you are seeking. For example, if the position you are seeking will include training others, be sure to be able to discuss any training you’ve provided in the past.

Practice your Responses to Interview Questions:

  • Prior to the interview, you should decide what you want to communicate so that the employer understands your capabilities, experience, achievements, and skills.
  • Overall, most interview questions come from an employer’s concern within three basic categories: personal questions, behavioural questions and vacancy specific questions.

Research the Location:

  • Once you know the time and location of the nursing interview travel there to find the exact location and gauge the time needed for travel.
  • You need to reach the interview location about 15 minutes before the interview starts, which you are not going to be able to do if you get lost on the way.

Questions to Ask at the End of Interview:

  • Even though for most of the interview you are responding to the interviewer’s queries, keep in mind that the meeting is a two-way street — you are also interviewing the employer.
  • Prior to the interview, you should create a short list of questions for the employer based on your earlier research and any concerns you might have.

Grand Exit:

  • At the close of the interview give a second firm handshake, and thank him/ her for the opportunity and make sureyou have your DBS documents ready at the end of the interview process

Useful Tips:

Remember the basics! For example, be sure to get a good night’s sleep and eat properly. Also, dress in clothes that you feel confident and comfortable wearing and make sure they’re clean and pressed.It’s better to dress somewhat formally than the interviewer.

Being confident is one of the most important elements in making a good impression on the interviewers. You should stride in smiling, maintain eye contact, and introduce yourself to the interviewers with a firm but not crushing handshake.

Make allies of everyone (receptionist, secretary, etc.) along the way.

Use good grammar.

  • Use good diction. Say “yes” instead of “yeah.”
  • Don’t fill pauses in the conversation with “ahs” and “umms.”.

What not to say / do in the interview:

  • Do not bring up salary, holidays or bonus during a first interview. Rather, wait for the interviewer to do so.
  • Do not smoke or chew gum even if others are doing so.
  • Don’t decline to ask questions.
  • Don’t ask why the job is vacant.