Before attending an interview, it is important to find out as much about the job as possible. This will give you the opportunity to make sure that the job meets your suitability criteria, and that you fit the company's requirements. Job information may be gathered from a number of sources, including:
- Details sent to you in the application pack; these should include the name of a person that you can contact for more information.
- Personal contacts; these will enable you to get an 'inside view' of the job. Do beware however, that these views will be from a personal perspective, and so may be slanted or biased.
Find out as much as possible about the job, as this will enable you to highlight any appropriate skills and abilities during the interview. The information you gather should include details such as:
- Desirable and essential skills, qualities and abilities
- Qualifications
- Extent of responsibilities and duties
- Reporting relationships
- Training and development opportunities
- Hours of work
- Salary and benefits
- Location
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