At the root of every well executed plan is good preparation, and this is especially the case for assessment centres, interviews or any kind of important meetings for graduate jobs. Using forums and information websites is a great way to get an insight into what your interview or assessment day may be like and to anticipate possible questions that the company may ask. Be ready for an unfamiliar commute by running through the journey on Google Street View the night before. Improving on that, give yourself at least 30-45 minutes breathing time to get to the entrance and be sure it’s the right place, and then find somewhere close by like a cafe to have a moment to compose yourself and run through your notes. To make a good first impression make sure you know who will be interviewing you and greet them by name with a confident handshake. Knowing their job title and role in the company is also a great way to build a picture in your head of the right things to say to them so get this information from your consultant or
LinkedIn.
