The Main Interview

Now comes the actual interview, at this point take your time listen to the questions and relax, being too nervous or on edge will prevent you from getting your message across,  just listen to the questions and answer them accordingly.  Also if the interviewer says anything which puts you off the job don’t show it in the interview keep positive and think about this issue or issues when you get home as it might not be a big deal later but if you look scared in the interview about the role or a point raised this could stop you from progressing further in the process.

Answer all questions honestly and with enough information to address the question but do not ‘ramble’ or start talking about other things.  If you don’t understand a question or have not had a lot of experience in these areas just answer it as best you can remember they would not be interviewing you in the first place if they did not think you had a chance of getting the job.  Keep eye contact with the interviewer and keep a positive seated posture throughout the interview and most importantly enjoy it this is your chance to shine and learn more about the position.

Summary for Main Interview

• Listen to each question 
• Answer with enough information to address the question but don’t ramble on 
• Don’t show you are put off in any areas raised
• Answer all questions honestly
• Keep eye contact 
• Sit positively no slouching and demonstrate open body language i.e. no crossing arms
• Enjoy it 

Concluding the interview 

At the end of the interview if you are given the chance to ask more questions or you have some questions you wish to ask then ask them but don’t ask question for the sake of it.  If you have been listening throughout the interview and thinking about the role then there maybe some natural questions which come to mind regarding the role.  If you have do not have any questions you can say that you don’t have any more questions as they have been answered throughout the interview.  Shake the interviewers hand, smile, keep eye contact the same as you did in the initial contact phase of the interview and thank the interviewer (s) for their time.  Also feel free to ask if they have not told you what the process is from here, that way you will leave the interview knowing what the next step will be.