In order to get any job role you will be faced with an interview.
Understandably a lot of people are nervous beforehand so in this thread we will be discussing our top tips to ace a face to face interview!
Understandably a lot of people are nervous beforehand so in this thread we will be discussing our top tips to ace a face to face interview!

What to wear?
A growing number of employers encourage casual wear at work. However many still expect candidates to dress smartly.
If you're unsure on the dress code, ask before attending the interview. The key point to remember is it's better to be too smart than too casual.

A growing number of employers encourage casual wear at work. However many still expect candidates to dress smartly.
If you're unsure on the dress code, ask before attending the interview. The key point to remember is it's better to be too smart than too casual.
What to take?
We’d always advise to bring a pen and notebook as you look professional and can write any key points that they tell you.
A bottle of water can also be useful to have during the interview to stay hydrated throughout.

We’d always advise to bring a pen and notebook as you look professional and can write any key points that they tell you.
A bottle of water can also be useful to have during the interview to stay hydrated throughout.
First impressions are important.
Make sure you are punctual to the interview; be there at least 15 minutes beforehand.
Your body language should be engaged and natural, make sure you greet your interviewer with a firm handshake beforehand.
Being polite and smiley helps!
Make sure you are punctual to the interview; be there at least 15 minutes beforehand.
Your body language should be engaged and natural, make sure you greet your interviewer with a firm handshake beforehand.
Being polite and smiley helps!

Conquering your nerves: 
The more interviews you have the easier it becomes.
However for the first few the best way to battle your nerves would be to make sure you are well prepared.
Practicing answering questions in a mirror or with a friend always helps me!

The more interviews you have the easier it becomes.
However for the first few the best way to battle your nerves would be to make sure you are well prepared.
Practicing answering questions in a mirror or with a friend always helps me!
Lastly it’s always good to have some questions prepared for your interviewer and to know when you will be receiving feedback

Further to this thread to help you out, our friends at @ratemyplacement have compiled a list of common interview questions to help you practice before the real thing.
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Discover them here: https://buff.ly/2IVEKst