Prepare Yourself
Interviews are two way meetings. They are an opportunity for the interviewer to find out about you and if you are a suitable candidate for the position and for you to discuss the position and see if it will provide you with the challenge and job satisfaction that you are looking for.
Make sure that you can speak confidently about what is written on your CV and your skills. Pick out those which you feel are most important for the position you are being interviewed for.
Prepare some questions to ask at the interview. Never go empty handed, always take a note book and pen. At the first interview it would be wise to restrict your questions to the details of the job and the organisation. Don't make your firt questions about salary or benefits, these are sometimes best left until a later interview.
Do Your Homework
If you are going for a nursery position know about the company you are going for an interview at. Look up their website. Take a look at the type of business, their locations, number of employees etc. Do not go to the interview without having done this.
If it is a family, ensure that you know the ages of the children and their names.
Dress Code & Appearance
The first impression is made within the first few moments. If you aren't dressed for the role you won't get it! We suggest a long (below the knee) skirt or trousers and a blouse. Remember you may be asked in a nursery interview to work with the children for a little while.
Ensure you are well groomed with tidy hair, clean shoes and clothing. Do not wear too much perfume or aftershave and keep make-up, jewellery and nail polish simple and small.
Travel & Timing
Plan your journey beforehand to ensure you arrive a few minutes early. Possibly do a dummy run Don't forget to allow time for any delays and remember if its rush hour it will take you longer. If you think you will be late, contact someone. Interviewers can be forgiving if there was an unexpected accident, but they won't be if you just turn up late.
Two Way Communication
Make sure that you sell yourself and make the employer understand the benefits of employing you.
Tell them about your relevant skills and experience that you have to contribute to the organisation.
Turn any negetive into a positive and a golden rule is do not give any negative information about former employers.
Good Luck
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