Before the interview

Useful questions to ask during the interview:

• How long as the company been established and how many employees do you have?
• How many people will be in my department and who will be my direct manager?
• I have looked at your website, can you tell me more about X?
• Do you have any company Information or literature I could take away with me?
• What sort of training do you offer?
• Why has this vacancy arisen?

Assessment Centre

• Summarise why you would be good for the role, highlighting previous experience and point out your strengths.
• Establish that you are interested in the vacancy:
  • "This sounds like just what I’m looking for"
  • "I am Definitely interested in the job role"
  • "I would love to meet with the team/line manager"
  • "Have you seen any other candidates"
  • "How soon will you be making a decision?"
  • "If you’re interested in me, I would be able to start fairly soon"
• Stand up, shake hands and thank the interviewer for his/her time.