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The interview, whether with a client or a recruiter, is of utmost significance in selling your skills and your suitability for a role. Whilst your resume outlines your experience and skill-set, the interview allows you to demonstrate to the interviewer your abilities and cultural fit for a role.

Things to remember when going to an interview are:

Punctuality: Some people have very strong views on promptness. Arrive 5 minutes early - no more, no less.

Research: Your Global consultant should be able to answer most of the following questions:

· What industry the company is in - how they make money
· History & size of the company
· Specific duties in the role
· How the vacancy was created
· Future of the department
· Your career prospects
· Anything else you can find out

Presentation: Approximately 70% of your message in a conversation is conveyed with your body and facial gestures, 20% in the tone of your voice and less than 10% is conveyed by your words. So consider these pointers:

· Smile
· Firm handshake
· Regular eye contact
· Feel assertive about your suitability for the job
· Avoid crossing your arms
· Dress appropriately

Conversation: Some interviews are like you've met an old friend, and others painfully formal. The interviewer really wants you to be perfect for the role, but is under pressure to make the right decision. Remember why you are there- To find out all the information you need to make a decision and to present yourself in a truthful, yet favourable way, so:

· Listen carefully
· Ask appropriate questions
· Synopsise what you've understood
· Don't ask the wrong questions - e.g.: leave, hours, sick leave, etc.
  These are issues that your agent will cover with you.
· Mention that you're interested in the job
· Ask how well you've done at the interview - clears up any
  misunderstandings
· Confirm everything your agent told you.

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