Interview Don'ts.........
Date: Sep 2008
Swindale Parks' Top Tips to help you secure your next Sales or Marketing & Creative job...........
If you are smartly presented, adhere to basic social etiquette and contribute sensibly to a progressive meeting then you are well on your way to your new sales or marketing job. However there are some blunders to avoid:
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Don’t be late, but if you can’t avoid it make the call – and don’t say it’s because you overslept!
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Don’t drop your guard - your interviewer may be relaxed but you need to keep your wits about you - so, answer questions concisely, without waffling, and maintain a professional body posture at all times.
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Don’t think you can wing it; preparation is a must – if you know very little about your prospective future employer then this just makes you look ignorant (and quite frankly you don’t deserve to receive a job offer).
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Don’t be negative, especially about former employers or bosses, this is always frowned upon.
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Don’t lie – by all means emphasise the positive and minimize the negative, but most important of all be honest.
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Don’t dress down – if you look the part then you’ll feel the part, and if you feel the part you’ll perform well in the interview. The shinier your shoes the more confident you’ll feel – trust me. How many times have you heard the adage “first impressions count”.
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Don’t try and dominate the meeting - but play your part – afterall, interviewing is a two way process. Ask the interviewer questions that will enable ‘you’ to decide whether you want to work for him or her.
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Don’t provide a reference from a disgruntled former employer or colleague – choose someone who has lots of positive things to say about you.
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Don’t forget to close! Sales person or not why walk away from the meeting not understanding how you have performed? Ask the interviewer the direct question, “am I the kind of person you are looking for?” You have the perfect opportunity, as they are sat right in front of you- don’t leave it to chance!
For more advice or assistance with your job search contact a specialist sales or marketing consultant via email or on 0121 585 6079
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