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The Lipton Fleming | Ultimate Interview Guide
Lipton Fleming Appointments Ltd.Northumberland House, 155-157 Great Portland Street,
London, W1W 6QP .
Contents
Types of interview
How to dress
What to prepare for the interview
Practices to adopt in an interview
The Basic Interview Questions
What Employers want to know
Contact details
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Types of interview
Tip for onsite interviews: Plan your route and allow for traffic, train delays, weatherproblems, tube cancellations etc. First impressions are the most powerful andpunctuality is very important. Where possible arrive 10-15 minutes before your interviewand use this time to compose yourself and go over any interview preparation.
Telephone interviews
From the moment you apply for a role, you should be prepared. Recruiters andcompanies will often call you to assess your qualifications and competencies. A great tipis to keep a list with you of the positions you have applied for and the agency/company
they are with. Also have a list of key strengths relating to each role to which you canrefer during the telephone interview process. Going through the job spec and givingexamples of when you have delivered on certain measurables is a great way to showyour worth.
Group interviews
Some employers like to interview several candidates at once to observe behaviour,interaction, assertiveness communication skills and general ability to work in a team.You will be given scenarios or discussion points to work through as a group. Make sureyou participate, discuss and engage with the group, ensuring you are noticed (for theright reasons) by the interviewer. Being the loudest isn’t always the best thing to be.
One-On-One Interviews
This is the norm for most interviews. It is a chance for you to talk through the role, thecompany, your CV, your skills and how they relate in greater depth. This is your chanceto make an impression, so make sure you have prepared and are ready to make theimpression a great one. Think about why you want the job and what you would bring tothe role.
A panel
This is usually conducted with two or more interviewers. Be sure to maintain eye contactwith each person on an equal basis and engage with interviewers ensuring you build arapport and make an impression on each of them.
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London, W1W 6QP .
How to dress
How you dress forms part of a potential employer’s first impression of you. The potentialemployer is going to make an initial judgment on you based on what you look like andwhat you are wearing. Therefore it is most important to find out what attire is suitable.
So what is the appropriate dress code for an interview? The general rule would state“the candidate dressed in a suit and tie is going to make a much better impression thanthe candidate dressed in smart jeans and a shirt.” this is now actually almost invalid.Within the media landscape in some digital/creative roles, if you attend an interview in asuit you may be considered ‘Stuffy’ or just not the right cultural fit. Where as in acommercial media role you will be expected to attend in a smart suit and tie.
What’s th e way to get around not knowing? Ask. It is as simple as that, if you are usinga recruitment consultant you can ask them, if you are going through hiring managers ordirect with mana gers / CEO’s it is still perfectly acceptable to ask. It is better to kno w forsure than to guess and possibly guess wrong. (It is better to be overdressed than under)
Interview Attire Quick Tips
Before you even think about going to your interview, make sure you haveappropriate interview attire, everything fits correctly and everything is clean.If your clothes are dry clean only, take them to the cleaners after an interview, sothey are ready to go for next time.Prepare your clothes the night before.Polish your shoes.If you happen to be extremely cutting edge with your image – think about toning itdown to appeal to a more mass market. EG Lip/Tongue/Facial Piercings are bestleft out for the purpose of the interview. Moderation is key.
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What to prepare for the interview
Know what you bring to the table What skills and abilities do you have?What value can your skills and experiences bring to this role?How will you fit in culturally? Especially if interviewing abroad.Compile a S.W.O.T analysis with regard to this new role; your strengths,weaknesses, opportunities and threats.
Research, research, research.
Obtain a copy of the job description.Use the employer’s websites, social media, industry press/websites and Googleto gather information on them. Company background, offices/locations, products or services, organisationalstructure, expansion plans and head count. Competitors. Make sure you view the employer ’s news page on their website. Look at the market and make sure you can identify future trends, key people,what people are doing in similar roles. Prepare a list of appropriate questions that reflect your research.
Have a checklist to tick before you leave the house
Confirm date, time and place of interview.Take a few copies of your CV; a list of references with their contact details andletters of recommendation if you have them.Are you dressed appropriately?
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Practices to adopt in an interview
Handshake and Eye ContactWhen you first meet someone – an impression is made within 3 seconds, based on howyou look, what you say, your body language and your tone of voice,
Always look people in the eye and have a firm handshake, not overbearing butconfident and assured.
Listen
As the old saying goes “you have 2 ears and 1 mouth - use them in that ratio”. It is very
important that at interviews you listen and take on all information that is being given toyou. Also you need to be able to answer questions effectively, especially if they have ahidden meaning.
Pause
Make sure you allow time before you answer a question. You can always have a sip ofwater after a question to buy some time to put a logical answer together.
Answer the question
Make sure you answer questions fully and give examples of how you can relate this toprior scenarios. Also think whether there is a double meaning or hidden question theyare trying to get you to answer.
Don’t babble
Once you have finished speaking and answering questions, just stop. Don’t babblewithout relevance.
Be ready for anything
The best way to do this is research; also make sure you get a good night ’s sleep soyour mind is agile and able to answer anything.
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Basic Interview Questions
1. Tell me about yourself
Keep your answer to one or two minutes; don't ramble.Do not go back to childhood experiences; just give a brief outline of where youare from and where you want to be headed.Use your CV introduction as a starting base.Keep all statements positive.
2. What do you know about our company?
Show that you have done your research. You should know what their products
are, how big their company is, roughly what their annual revenue is, whatreputation their company has within the industry and within the market. Know thecompany's history, image, goal, and philosophy.Project an informed interest which allows the interviewer to tell you some moredetailed aspects about the company.
3. Why do you want to work for us?
Don't talk about what you want; talk about their needs and what you can do forthem.Explain that you wish to be part of their company: identify it ’s strengths.Show you can make a definite contribution to specific company goals.
4. What would you do for us? What can you do for us that someone else can't?
Talk about successful past experience where you have helped an employer solvea problem and make sure it relates to the job being offered.Stay positive and don't be seen to criticise other candidates.
5. Which aspects of our position do you find the most/least attractive?
List three or more attractive factors and one (subtle) unattractive factor. Aspectsto pick up on could include; office location, company reputation, the chance towork with esteemed colleagues, training opportunities, great offices etc.
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6. Why should we hire you?
Because of the knowledge, experience, abilities and skills you possess. Be verypositive and confident in your reply, not vague.
7. What do you look for in a job?
Relate your answer to the job for which you are applying e.g. "I enjoy a challengeand I believe this position would offer me that."An opportunity to use your skills, to perform and to be recognised.The opportunity to develop further skills.
8. Why are you leaving your present job?
Be honest but ensure you are not negative about your previous company.
9. Describe what you feel to be the perfect working environment.
Draw on the company’s culture / management / values and highlight some ofthese which you find important.
10. How would you evaluate your present firm?
Pull on the positives of the company before saying why this company could be
even better for you.
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London, W1W 6QP .
Contact Details
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