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Going for an Interview

 Check that you know where to go and who to ask for.
Make sure you know how to get there.
Check times of the bus or train and how long the journey takes.
Make sure your clothes are clean, tidy and suitable.
Find out more about the organisation and the job.
Think of some  questions  to ask. It may help to write them down and take them with you.
Think carefully about questions you may be asked and think about the answers you might give
Take your CV and other documents with you, such as exam certificates and your Record of Achievement.

At the Interview
Arrive in plenty of time.
Be prepared. You may be asked to fill in forms or take a test.
Take your letter of invitation with you.
Do NOT take friends or family along.
You should know the name of the person who is going to interview you.
Be polite, be prepared to shake hands, sit down only when asked.
Do NOT smoke or eat sweets or chew gum.
Look at the interviewer and smile, even if you are nervous.
Answer more fully than just 'yes' or 'no', and speak clearly.
Be ready for questions such as 'Why have you applied for this job?' and 'What do you know about the organisation?'.

REMEMBER
Interviews are for employers to find out about you, and for you to find out about the type of work you are applying for.  If you can't go to the interview, make sure you let the interviewer know.