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A Guide To Preparing
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Making Your Interview Count
 Job interviews can
be stressful and
overwhelming.
Feeling nervous is natural when you want to do as well
as you possibly can or you’re just an interview away
from securing your dream job.

It may help to alleviate your fears if you look at interviews

from a different perspective.

They are not exams to pass or fail, but a chance to learn

more about the job and employer, ask questions and
gather the information that will help you decide if this
is a place where you would like to work and if this is the
right job for you.

Preparation and practice will help to grow your

confidence and set you up for a successful interview.

Let’s dive into it...

JUST BE
0 1 FUNDAMENTALS

Attitude

JUST BE At the interview stage of a job application process

YOURSELF
you’re on a shortlist of candidates who have similar

YOURSELF
skills and experience to your own.

A really powerful way to set yourself apart is to show

your personality, your attitude towards work, and

Y O U R
YOURSELF S E L F
try to maintain a positive mindset. The interviewer
is not looking for a robot that can complete a set of
programmed tasks but someone who is genuinely

YOURSELF
enthusiastic about working for their company and
adding value in the job.

YOURSELF If you worry that by being yourself the employer won’t

“get you” remember that the point of an interview is to
determine if you fit the employer’s requirements, and
if the job fits yours.

If you’re not yourself at interview, you may end up

securing a role where the real you isn’t a fit, meaning
you’ll be back interviewing for other jobs before you
know it.
Ask For Help RECRUITER TIP
It’s estimated that 93% of communication occurs Ask for guidance on the length of the interview as
through nonverbal behaviour and tone of voice, with it’s important to allow plenty of time so you don’t
only 7% through the use of words. How you behave have to leave early to meet other commitments.
and your facial expressions can speak volumes.

Conventional interview guidance includes making

good eye contact and offering a firm handshake.
These contribute to a good first impression but Contact Details
they are neurotypical standards that are difficult for
neurodivergent people to maintain. Knowing who will be at the interview can eliminate
some of the anxiety that comes with meeting people
Don’t be afraid to advise the employer if you need Howyou the chance to review
for the first time, it also gives
additional support or if a disability means that you don’t long?
their Linkedin profile as part of your background
conform to conventional stereotypes. Progressive, research. Along with name and position their contact
inclusive employers are working to reduce bias and details are useful to have, allowing you to contact them
appeal to the widest pool of talent possible. Advising directly if an emergency means you’re running late for
them that you need some support or consideration the interview.
will improve the interview experience immensely.
Trial Run
Time, Location & Format
Don’t make assumptions about parking or the time it
Make sure you confirm the exact time and location of will take to reach your destination. A trial run will make
the interview. Determine if it is in person or via video sure you know where you are going.
and be clear on the format too – for instance, the
number of people who will be interviewing you and If the interview is via video make sure your tech is set
whether there is anything you need to prepare, like an up correctly by running a test call with a friend, we get
assessment or presentation, as part of the process. into more detail on this in section 7 of this document.
 BAD VIBES
CV & Stories
DON’T GO
You may be asked to talk through your CV so it’s
important that you know it inside out and can clearly WITH
MY OUTFIT
explain your responsibilities, tasks, projects, what you
achieved and how you contributed.

Although you don’t know what questions the

interviewer will ask, we’ve compiled a list of commonly
asked questions for you to practice. As you work
through these, draw upon relevant life experiences
as well as work ones, sharing stories that reflect your
uniqueness – these will make you more memorable.

Dress Code

What “professional” looks like has changed dramatically

from the business suit stereotype. While it is important
that you are comfortable, our advice is to dress for the
job you want. From your research, you’ll have a feel
for the culture of the company and how people dress
generally, step it up a notch as it’s important that it
looks like you’ve made an effort.

RECRUITER TIP
It’s better to be over- dressed than under-dressed.
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Documentation Your Questions

Your TMM Recruitment consultant will Remember that the interview is a two-way process: it’s
confirm the documents you need to important you have enough information to decide if
take with you to the interview but these this job is a good fit for you. Asking relevant questions
may include: also demonstrates initiative and shows you are serious
about learning more about the company and the
job. Jump to section 6 for guidance on asking good

1
A copy of the job description
and your CV. These are both interview questions.
really useful documents to
reference during the interview. Taking out a notepad with prepared questions always
looks SO good at the start of an interview, it will also
come in handy for capturing information and writing

2
Certificates or ID in case the notes during the interview.
employer doesn’t have a copy of
these already. Research

3
Have a good knowledge of the company and the job.
Personal and professional Your TMM Recruitment consultant will provide you
references. with information but personal effort will enhance your
credibility and reinforce your interest in the job. There’s
guidance for conducting thorough research in the

4
Portfolio of your work to next section.
showcase your abilities, this is
particularly relevant in creative
professions.
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RESEARCH

Doing your homework on the company is essential.

It will reflect badly if the interviewer suspects you
haven’t bothered to understand what the business
is all about and you’ll be seriously limiting your ability
to talk sincerely about why you want the job. While
conducting your research have in mind the information
that’s useful to know:

What the company does and Where the operations are

what sets it apart. based.

Values, mission, and culture. History, future plans, and

growth potential.
Industry type and its place in
the market. What the role involves,
where it sits in the
Size of the organisation: organisation or team, and
turnover, headcount, services, why the work matters.
and products.
Has the company been in the
Whether it’s part of a larger news lately? General news
group or an independent firm. and business news.
1 Your Recruitment Consul tant

One of your most valuable information sources

4 LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a mine of information. It’s worth your

is your TMM Recruitment consultant. They speak while looking on other social media sites but LinkedIn
directly with the employer and will have information should be your primary source as in addition to the
about the job that you won’t find anywhere else – employer’s company page you’ll be able to review
pick their brains! employee and leadership team profiles and read

2
what interests them through comments and posts.
Company Websites
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with looking at
A great place to start your research is a company’s the profiles of your interviewers. LinkedIn is also a
website. Look out for About Us, News, and Team great way to discover if you know anyone who works
pages to learn about the history, current activities, for the hiring company, or if you have any mutual
and people in the business. connections with the interview panel.

There may be really useful presentations and

videos which go into more detail about products
and services. From the design and content of the
5 Job Description

Your research is not just about gathering information

website you’ll get a feel for the culture and values of but for identifying blanks in your understanding.
the business, its approach to diversity and inclusion, The interview is the ideal time to ask questions
and its ESG credentials. which clarify anything that’s missing or unclear

3
about the job description.

6
Google
Friends & Acquaintances
Other search engines are available! Company
websites are carefully curated, for a more thorough We mentioned that Linkedin can be a source of
investigation you need to look for information mutual connections but you may have friends or
from news, social media and review sites such as people in your personal network who already work
Glassdoor. at the company who could be a great source of
advice.
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PRACTICE

Some interview questions can be anticipated, and with

a general idea of what may be asked you can draft your
Practicing also helps you get into the
mindset of the interviewer. Put yourself
in their shoes and think “If I was the
interviewer, what would I really want to
know?” It’s surprising how many times
something new comes to your mind to
share.

responses and practice them beforehand. You’ll find

some of the most frequently asked questions here.

Our candidates often tell us that their biggest worry

about interviews is being asked a question that they
can’t answer because their mind has gone blank.

If this happens, keep calm and ask for a moment to

think about it - alternatively, you can say that you’d like
to come back to that question later in the interview.

RECRUITER TIP
Practicing with a friend is useful because they
may know information about you that you forget
to consider or incorporate in your answers.
 It’s not just what you say that matters, it’s
how you say it.

Take a deep breath. It will clear your thoughts,

improve your posture and slow down how quickly you

TTAA K E
speak.

Look happy to be interviewed and remain positive.

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Smile. It really is a powerful ice-breaker and helps to
put everyone at ease.

AA DDEE EEPP
It may seem obvious but we see this all the time –
remember to switch your phone to silent and don’t
chew gum!

BREATH
BRATH
Don’t talk over the interviewer, stray off on a tangent
or try to be amusing because there’s nothing worse
than a bad joke falling flat.

By the end of the interview, if you feel your strengths

and what you will bring to the job haven’t been well
conveyed simply say, “There’s one more thing I’d like
you to know …..” and then concisely present the facts.

Always ask at least one question at the end of the

interview, it really does demonstrate interest in the job
and organisation.

Thank the interviewer at the end of your meeting.

04 QUESTION TYPES

During an interview, you’ll probably be faced with

different styles of questions. These tend to fall into
Star Technique

We recommend the STAR technique for

answering behavioural and competency
questions. You’ll recognise these types
of questions because they usually start
along the lines of “Tell me about a time
when…“ or “Give me an example of how
these categories. you...”

B E H AV I O U R A L

CURVEBALL
S I T U AT I O N A L
1
SITUAT ION

COMPETENCY
By understanding what the purpose of each question

4 2
style is you’ll be better prepared to stay calm and
provide a comprehensive answer.
RESULTS STA R TAS K
Behavioural and competency interview questions
are based on the concept that past experiences will
predict future action and performance.

The objective of behavioural questions is to reveal

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whether you’ll add value by the way you think, respond
and behave, while competency questions focus on ACT ION
whether you have the required level of aptitude, skill,
and competence to fulfill the duties of the job.
Your personal stories make you memorable so share
details that are interesting and engaging. RECRUITER TIP
Highlight specific words and phrases in the job There’s more about guidance for great responses
description and person specification that describe the to behaviour style questions in this blog post.
skills, knowledge, and experience that the employer is
looking for, and then reflect on experiences you’ve had
that required these specific skills and behaviours.

For example, if “must be able to work under pressure” Situational questions are slightly different in that they
is a requirement then chances are you’ll be asked a are based on a hypothetical situation that could arise
behavioural question like “How do you handle meeting in your job. The purpose of these questions is to see
tight deadlines?” how well you “think on your feet”, use initiative, and
problem solve.

S I T U AT I O N Set the scene around a

specific problem, challenge
The final category we’ve called Curveball, you know,
those questions that have nothing to do with your
or situation. job, behaviour, values, or work ethic but keep getting
asked in interviews anyway!
TA S K Describe how the situation
relates to you and your Try to use these obscure questions to your advantage
remit. by providing an explanation for your answer that
actually shares some relevant information such as your
creativity, logical thinking, or personal preferences.
ACTION Explain the actions you
took.

R E S U LT S Discuss the outcome of the

actions.
 Behavioural
Tell me about a time you disagreed with your line
manager and how you reached a resolution.

Competency
Share with me an occasion when you successfully
resolved a customer complaint.

Situational
If a colleague is struggling with a piece of work that
impacts your whole team, what do you do?

Curveball
If you were a chocolate biscuit, which biscuit would
you be?

We know the different styles can seem similar. Don’t

worry over this, instead focus on:

Analysing the job description for keywords that reveal

what the employer is looking for.

Use the STAR technique to prepare several scenario

answers.
T O G I V E YO U A F E E L Being you. This is particularly important for the
FOR THE DIFFERENT behavioural style questions – if you’re pretending to
be someone other than yourself the answers you give
QUESTION STYLES really won’t reflect how you’ll react when you’re doing
H E R E ’ S A N E XA M P L E the job.

OF EACH ONE...
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I N T E R V I E W FA Q S

W H A T
When drafting your practice answers assume that

WHAT
the interviewer is not familiar with your CV. It’s the
unfortunate truth that they may only have had a few
minutes to review it so it’s important that you highlight

YYOOU
U S
S AAYY
achievements that they could miss.

Draft responses that go above and beyond an average

answer. Remember this is your opportunity to shine so

MATTERS
practice conversational answers which provide detail

MAT TER S
and context.

Due to a lack of work experience, school leavers and

graduates often worry how best to highlight and
articulate their skills in an application or interview
situation. Attributes such as managing your time, a
good work ethic, the right attitude, positive energy,
and a willingness to learn are all traits that employers
are looking for.

We’ve collated some of the most frequently asked

interview questions for you.
What do you know about our company? What immediate contributions can you
make?
The research you’ve done will be invaluable when
answering this question. Refer to your notes if it gives By referring to the job description and your CV you can
you confidence that you’ll get the facts right. The highlight the skills and experience you’ve gained that
interview isn’t a test of your memory, but it is a test will enable you to tackle aspects of the job immediately.
of your interest in the job and your desire to help the To answer this question comprehensively you could
company succeed. ask the interviewer to explain challenges or problems
the company / department is facing and explain how
What’s your current job? you could work to be part of the solution.

Explain what your typical week involves, how you help What‘s your most rewarding experience?
others / contribute to business success, what your
responsibilities are, and current priorities. Consider what you’ve done, or been a part of, that
made you feel good. It may be specific to your work
What’s the best part of your job? or a business-related activity such as volunteering,
learning new skills, or working as part of a team. This
By answering what you most enjoy about your current answer could also be unrelated to work and allow
job the interviewer will gain some insight to what you the opportunity to share something personally
makes you happy or gives you a feeling of satisfaction significant.
and purpose.
Why do you want to work with us?
What’s the biggest challenge you
Share why the company or job is attractive to you, not
overcame at your previous / current job?
only will it show you’ve done your research but it will
reveal your personal drivers too.
Outline a situation / project, explain what the challenge
was and why it was a problem for the company, then
go on to share how you contributed to solving the
problem and what the outcome was.
What motivates you? What are your greatest strengths /
weaknesses?
To mention a personal motivator is fine, but focus
primarily on your professional motivators - for example, This is a very common question. Relate your strengths
developing your expertise, nurturing younger or superpowers to the characteristics that are required
professionals, leading a team or solving a client in the job description. Don’t labour a weakness, either
problem. turn it into a positive by explaining what you are doing
to improve or honestly describe the work that you are
Tell me about yourself. not well suited to because your strengths lie in other
areas. This could highlight to an employer where
Don’t repeat information such as your age or where you’d be best suited in a team where people with
you live – that’s really dull. Share something that’s complementary skills work together most efficiently.
not on your CV such as your family, a hidden talent, a
current passion, a personal achievement, what makes Why do you want to leave your current
you happy, or a significant milestone. job?

It would be very unprofessional to talk about what you

perceive to be your current employer’s shortcomings.
Focus on the career development opportunities you
are looking for that you hope to find with the new
employer.

How would you describe yourself?

How To Answer ‘Tell Me Great sources of adjectives that describe you are
trusted family members, friends, and colleagues.
About Yourself’ During A Providing some explanation for your choices will really
Job Interview enhance your answer.

WATCH VIDEO
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What style of management do you prefer?
If you’ve completed a psychometric assessment
then this is your go-to report for a comprehensive Perhaps you like a close working relationship where
description of your personality. your manager checks in frequently, alternatively your
preference could be to work autonomously, knowing
you can go to your manager for support when you need
it. If you have been asked to complete a psychometric
What qualities could you bring to our assessment then insights on your working style will be
business? revealed in the report along with a recommended list
of questions for the interviewer to ask that delve a little
This is similar to “Why should we hire you?” and it deeper into your attitude and behaviours.
relates to personal attributes, skills, and knowledge.
Think about how your strengths and skills will benefit Talk me through this gap in your CV.
the business and how your personal attributes and
perspectives will add to or enhance the culture. Park There are so many reasons for a gap in your working life
your modesty at the door and blow your professional from caring for others, redundancy, ill health, travel…
trumpet! the list goes on. Don’t keep the interviewer guessing.
Be honest and provide a short explanation.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
What’s your proudest career
Nobody knows, but that’s probably not what the achievement?
interviewer wants to hear. If there are personal
achievements you hope to have attained by then This could relate to any professional achievement,
– share them. Show your commitment to hard whether financial, commercial or individual. Whatever
work, professional development, and helping the you choose, be able to explain why it made you feel
organisation succeed with answers that relate to proud.
developing your skills, becoming super proficient in
your role, passing qualifications, becoming a topic
specialist, solving a company problem, or taking on
additional responsibilities.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK

Listen carefully during your interview because it will

reflect positively if you ask one or two questions leading
on from something the interviewer has said. Conversely,
it can be disheartening for an interviewer if you ask one
of your prepared questions about something they’ve
already clarified.

The questions you ask should have a purpose:

Ensure you have enough information to really

understand the job content.

Help you determine if this job is right for you.

Show your interest or knowledge of the business, not

just the job.

Demonstrate your commitment to helping the

company succeed.
 These suggestions will help you write your
own list of specific questions:

How would you describe the work environment and

culture?

SHOW YOUR INTEREST Describe the team I’ll be working with.

O R K N OW L E D G E How will I meet everyone in the team?
OF THE BUSINESS,
NOT JUST THE JOB What are the objectives for this role?

What are the team’s biggest strengths and

Choose open-ended questions where the challenges?
interviewer will have to give a description
or explanation to sufficiently respond. How will my performance be measured?

Be aware that the interviewer may be I’ve read about the company’s history but how has it
a recruiter who is not familiar with the changed in the last few years?
job detail and may be unable to answer
specific questions that are better suited to What are the opportunities for training and
a line manager. This is one of the reasons progression?
why it’s actually better to be interviewed
by more than one person – however What makes this company better than your
daunting that may appear at the outset. competitors?

How does the company make sure that remote and

hybrid employees are given the same opportunities?

What is the next step in the interviewing process?

When can I expect to hear from you?

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Two-Way Interviews

VIDEO This may be more along the lines of what

you expected, it’s a real-time conversation

INTERVIEWS between you and the interviewer.

Employers tend not to change up the
format from the structured interview
scenario, it just happens over video rather
than in-person.
There’s a couple of different video interview styles to
know about. Whether your interview is in-person or
via video how you prepare is the same,
One-Way Interviews apart from one important consideration
– your set-up.
Used for the early stage screening of applicants, one-
way interviews require you to record your answers to 3
or 4 interview questions. Usually, you’ll have the option
to review and re-record your answers before hitting
the submit button.

This method of screening has grown in popularity.

It’s very convenient for hiring managers because the
videos can be viewed at any time, and shared with line
managers and other relevant team members.

They’re also great for job seekers as there’s a chance to

practice your responses and eliminate travel hassles.
Unfortunately, you can’t ask questions in this format.
Basic steps to ensure you’re good to go:

1 You’ll probably receive the joining instructions,

links and passwords via email. Keep an eye on your 6 Choose a quiet room and ensure everyone in your
household knows that you are interviewing for a
spam folder, as you know important emails have job and cannot be disturbed. Put pets in another
an annoying habit of ending up in there! Keep room.
this information handy as you don’t want to be
scrambling around minutes before the interview
start time. 7 Don’t sit in the dark. Light on your face is most
flattering, so sitting in front of a window is ideal.

2 Good internet connection. Switch off all other devices so you are not

8 distracted by pinging notifications or calls.

3 Devices fully charged, mic and camera switched

on and tested. Record yourself answering some practice

9 questions, the play-back will illustrate anything

4 Check the camera is at eye-level. Even on a good

hair day you don’t want only the top of your head
in your set-up that needs to be adjusted.

to be on screen.
10 If you are new to Microsoft Teams or Zoom video
meetings this blog post explains how to login.

5 Bear in mind that the interviewer will be looking

at whatever is around you. It would be a mistake
to sabotage your interview by not tidying up
beforehand. Keep the background as simple
as possible so not to be distracting. The virtual RECRUITER TIP
background in Zoom may be a fun feature but it Test your set-up with a friend or TMM Recruitment
can often make your head look separated from consultant well before the interview date. Login
your body! to the interview early and while waiting for it
to start take a deep breath and get in a calm
headspace.
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PR E S E N TAT I O N S

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For certain jobs, particularly senior positions, you may
be asked to give a presentation so the interviewers can
gauge your communication skills as well as your ability

I ISS AA
to present ideas. Presentations are such a daunting
prospect for some people that they withdraw from
the application process. This is a wasted opportunity
because presentations are actually a chance for you to

SUPER
S U P E R
shine.

Giving a presentation means you can:

POWER
Demonstrate expertise and ideas that you might not

POWER
get the chance to share in a traditional question and
answer format.

Practice, practice, and then practice some more so

that you know the content inside out and can deliver
it with confidence (even if you might not feel that way
inside) and ensure you stay within the time limit.

Show how serious you are about this job. Creating a

good presentation takes time and commitment – as
we mentioned above, not everyone’s willing to do this.
Now you know why being asked to present
is a good thing, we recommend that you:

Clarify the brief well in advance of the interview

if there are things they are not sure about, and
it’s worth double checking too if the interviewer
expects to receive your presentation in advance of
the interview.

Find out who you will be presenting to so that you

can pitch your presentation at the right level. Try to
talk to your audience, rather than at your notes, and
at the end, it’s a nice touch to invite questions.

Follow the presentation brief carefully and don’t

veer off in a direction that you fancy.

Counter death by Powerpoint boredom by choosing

from the free presentation templates in design
software Canva.com and to max your engagement Follow a simple format
try sticking to Guy Kawasaki’s 10/20/30 rule: 10 slides,
20 minutes, with a font size no smaller than 30 point. One slide for introduction and one slide for
If your presentation slot is longer than 20 minutes, conclusions with the others dedicated to
acknowledge this and dedicate the rest of the time your pitch. Create content that reinforces
to good conversation and answering questions. and illustrates the points you are making.
By combining images, graphs, photos,
Test the tech. and infographics with a few bullet points
you’ll capture and retain the attention of
Take along prompt cards just in case your memory your audience more effectively.
lets you down.
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PA N E L
INTERVIEWS
In panel interviews you’ll be faced with several people
TTA L
ALK
K
W WII T
THH
at the same time, each person tends to specialise in
different areas and often includes a representative
from HR. This person may ask more general questions
leaving specialised questions to line managers. By
having a number of people there you’ll probably be

EVERY
E V E R Y
able to have all your questions answered – the general
company questions and the specific role content ones.

ONE
Let’s be honest about this – some people on the
panel will be better at interviewing than others! Being

ONE
interviewed by more than one person can lead to a
better experience for you because the conversation is
free-flowing and dynamic.

If you’re not the best at remembering names don’t

name-drop during the interview, if Susan is asking the
questions and you call her Sharon in your response it
might not go down too well.
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT
ASSESSMENTS

Pre-employment assessments are used by employers

to reduce bias in the selection process and gather
objective data on traits and skills according to job-
related criteria.

In high-volume recruitment, they can be used to

filter out unqualified candidates, reducing the time
required for interviews.

Aptitude Tests

Aptitude tests are linked to productivity, performance,

and the likelihood of success in a specific role because
they measure the ability to complete job-related
tasks as well as logical, abstract, verbal, and numerical
reasoning skills.

For example, if you are applying for a copywriter job

you may be assessed on your ability to write engaging
content on a specific topic as well as your editing skills
and grammar.
Psychometric Assessments

Psychometric assessments determine personal

characteristics, personality traits, behaviour, and
communication styles. They’re useful for gaining
insight on strengths and preferences, how someone
will react under pressure and how best to manage an
individual based on their working style. This is important
for determining how well someone could work within
a team and how to maximise their performance.

RECRUITER TIP
Our preferred choice of psychometric assessment
is Personal Profile Analysis, a simple, 8-minute
online assessment.
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SECOND
INTERVIEWS

Second round interviews show that your performance

at the first interview has been impressive – but there is
C CLLAA R I
RIFYF Y
TTHH EE
still a way to go.

Usually more challenging than first interviews, with in-

depth, open-ended questioning, they do give you the

DETAILS
opportunity to obtain more detail regarding the role,

DETAILS
salary, and benefits and a final chance to clarify any
concerns you may have.

It can be during the second interview that you have

the chance to meet the people you will be working
with.
TAKE CONTROL
OF THE
CONVERSATION
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TALKING ABOUT
SALARY

During the interview process, you will be asked “What

are your salary expectations?”

Be realistic. Your TMM Recruitment consultant can

advise you on rates of pay and will also know what the
client employer has in mind.

If you’re managing your own job search do your

research so that you don’t damage your credibility by
sharing a naïve number during the interview.
How To Answer Questions
About Salary The safest approach is to confirm that you’ll
give due consideration to a competitive
WATCH VIDEO
offer.
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FEEDBACK
& F O L L OW U P

It’s good manners to thank the people who interviewed

you at the end of the meeting. It wouldn’t be too much
to also send a thank you follow-up email, using this Following Your Interview
opportunity to add anything you forgot to mention
during the structured interview. It is important to thoroughly brief your
TMM Recruitment consultant on how
You will be anxious to know the outcome of your the interview went, whether you are still
interview and unfortunately, employers can take longer interested in the job and if any concerns
than you’d like to provide their feedback. Consistent or reservations have emerged.
follow-up, perhaps 5 – 7 days apart for 2 - 3 weeks is
reasonable. Your consultant will be really interested to
know how you got on and can help with
After that, it’s probably best to assume that a company any questions you have. It is also useful to
that cannot prioritise its recruitment communications have your feedback on the company for
isn’t the type of employer you want to work for. Focus our own records, so we can advise other
your energies elsewhere. people in the future.
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1 4 THE JOB OFFER

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Once you have it in writing, take time to consider
the job offer carefully. There is no need to respond

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immediately so talk it through with your TMM
Recruitment consultant as employers will not be
receptive to requests to change terms and conditions
once you are in the role.

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If necessary, your consultant will negotiate on your
behalf. If you are managing your own dialogue with
employers we’d recommend a measured tone with

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communications in writing -

F O R YO U
“I’m delighted to be offered the position of
[insert role] but request a review of... ”
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JOB HUNTING
SUCCESS

A final note from us to remind you that job hunting is

a rigorous process that requires stamina and patience.
Don’t be too tough on yourself and take heart that
every interview is a learning opportunity.

To be invited for interview means that your CV and

application have already made a good impression and
your TMM Recruitment consultant will have briefed the
employer on your individual qualities and ambitions
too.

Prepare as thoroughly as you can, be yourself and the

right employer will be lucky to hire you!

Good Luck!
If you have any questions, get in touch.

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