Genesis IT&T

Before the Interview

Learn some background information about the company

Be aware of what the company does, its products or services and any current press coverage.
Look for information about your prospective employer on their website.
Ask the company for a brochure and/or their latest accounts.
Ask your Genesis IT&T Consultant for information on the company
Are there any technical tests?
What is the role?
Does your Genesis IT&T Consultant have a job specification? Ask for a copy.
Make sure you know what the job involves. That way you will know how to sell yourself for the role and avoid wasting your time due to misunderstanding.

Prepare your journey to be on time

Arrive on time, if not 5 -10 minutes early to compose yourself.
Make sure you have the correct address. If the company has more than one site check that you have been given the correct location. Check www.whereis.com.au for correct street location.
Check transit times - If travelling by public transport, refer to www.cityrail.com.au or other web-based timetables.

Prepare your response to frequently asked questions

What are your strongest skills?
What are your weakest skills?
How can you demonstrate your level of commitment in the capacity of a contract employee?
What did you achieve in your last or current contract?
Have you ever failed to complete a contract? If so, why?
Would you consider contract to permanent employment?
How do you interact with permanent staff?

Know your CV

During the Interview

Starting the Interview

Dress Smartly
Listen to the interviewer.
Answer all questions asked succinctly
Don't be afraid to ask questions yourself
Make sure you call the interviewer(s) by the correct name. If you cannot be sure of the name do not use it.
Be enthusiastic and interested.
Concluding the Interview
Thank the interviewer for his/her time
If you are interested in the job, say so!
Ask what happens next and within what time-frames

After the Interview

After the interview call your Genesis IT&T Consultant and give him/her any feedback.
Ask your Genesis IT&T Consultant if he/she has spoken to the interviewer and received any feedback.
If you feel that any part of the interview went badly advise your Genesis IT&T Consultant in order that it can be covered with the interviewers quickly and rectified if possible.
Think how the interview could have been handled better by yourself and learn from the experience.

Last but not least, good luck in your interview.