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In Person Interview Preparation

August 2011 Candidate Resources

Prepare and allow ample time for travel. You want to appear timely – but don’t be more than 5mins early as turning up half an hour early does not do you any favours when the interviewer is a busy person.

Research – go online and look at the company’s website (familiarise yourself with their products and or services), their competitors and google the company for the latest news on the direction the company is taking.

Practice interview questions;
- General candidates and useful for those new to NZ – http://www2.careers.govt.nz/how-to-get-a-job/new-to-new-zealand-advice-for-migrants/job-interviews-in-new-zealand/
- Graduates -http://www.victoria.ac.nz/st_services/careers/resources/career_publications/career_essentials/common_interview_questions_print.aspx

Make sure your clothing is clean and pressed

Bring extra copies of your résumé in a folder or portfolio. Reassess your résumé – familiarise yourself with the content and additional points you would like to make.

Do not ask about salaries/benefits

Collect a business card – email a formal thank you afterwards

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A responsible thought partner.

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Another successful placement and happy candidate

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Another great candidate for our team!

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A smooth recruitment process

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Jeremy Goddin | Project Manager
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