What and what not to

By the SThree UK Talent Acquisition Team

Job Interview Do’s and Don’ts

Are you preparing for a job interview at the moment or do you know

someone who is?

Then these 7 interview do’s and don’ts are for

you!

“My Manager just has no leadership skills.”

Do not bad mouth your current employer. You should aim to create a good picture of

yourself as a respectful company player.

“We have to raise a PAF before the R2O can be

done.”

Do not assume that the interviewer understands every

industry acronym/abbreviation. Explain products and services

as simple as possible in order to get your example across.

“I really really want this job and accept all conditions.”

Do not act like you are desperate for employment. This may put your interviewer off as

they want employees who genuinely want to work for

them.

So what should you say instead?

Here are 4 Do’s!

“What are the common attributes of your top

performers?”

This question will help you get some valuable insider

information. You can mirror the hiring manager’s current

employees by giving examples of how you demonstrated similar traits.

“What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 60 to

90 days?”

Asking this question demonstrates that you are eager to start and

ensure you’re meeting their expectations. It also shows if the

position is right for you.

“What are the one or two things that really drive results

for the company?”

Great candidates want to know how they can make a

difference to the company. They know that by helping the

company succeed, they will succeed as well.

“How do you plan to deal with...?”

This question will show how your research is directly related to the business. A question such as: “How do you plan to deal with XYZ’s new launch this May?” will

wow your interviewer and make

you stand out.

These tips have been put together by the SThree UK Talent Acquisition Team.

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