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Background Information on Interviews

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Effective Applications
Being invited for an interview may seem a daunting prospect, but at least it means your written application form or CV has succeeded.  Someone is interested in you and they want to know more.

An interview has been described as a conversation with a purpose. You should see yourself as an active participant.  The interviewer wants to know about you, but you should also be trying to find out more about the job and the company.  How well do they fit your profile?  Do you see yourself working with them?  Do they seem like a company who are committed to their staff?

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