Interview

I have now applied for a position at the place i currently work at, however it is only part time which is both good and bad. It is for a Customer service role which is good because it is something different and i would get training which would be useful to have on my CV if i was to apply for any future positions. The only bad thing is, is that it is part time hours, i would be working Monday - Thursday from about 12.30 - 5.30 so i would need to possibly find another job in the morning and a Friday to make up the pay i would be losing. Although the pay for the Customer service  role is quite good even for the part time hours, me and my boyfriend discussed it and we would probably be able to survive.... just, we may have to make cut backs though.

I have thought about going on an agency for the hours i would be free, this is however if i get the job! I found out that i would have to do a test!!! A literacy and numeracy test which is a little nerve racking, i can do maths and English but i will be timed and also the test could potentially decide if i got the job or not. Then i would have to have an interview which is scary in itself. I need to look out for number one, i have bills to pay so i am going to have to be selfish and brutal, i do not want to be out of a job at Christmas.

So i now have to prepare for an interview, i have had 2 previously one for my first job which was scary but not as scary as my up coming one as i need this job!! I have been looking for tips on the Internet on how to prepare, most things are mainly common sense, but there is one on the direct gov site Preparing for an interview which I'm guessing they have put up to help with the unemployment mess they have caused (but that discussion is for another day).

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I think one thing to think about is to look the part, look like you want the job and that you pay attention to detail, when i went for my last interview for my current job i wore just a simple black dress which looks sophisticated and also covered up all the places you don't want to show off and give the wrong impression, New Look tends to have some nice dresses which are appropriate for interviews, added with a pair of sensible heels and you have a perfect interview outfit!

Apart from looking good for your interview always do research on the position you are applying for so that you can think of reasons why you would be able to carry out the job role effectively, always think of scenarios that you have been in which can relate to the position you are applying for.

When you are waiting in the reception area waiting for your interview try and strike up a friendly conversation with the receptionist as i found this helped me last time, it helped with my nerves as she was such a lovely person and made me think that it would be a nice place to work at which i think gives you a confidence boost. It also will help as the receptionist could let the interviewee know their opinion of you and if it is a good one then it may help (im not saying this will help 100% but i think it helps to some level).

Always always make sire you know where the interview is been held, do a dry run at the weekend or the day before so you know exactly where the place is, as it wont look to good if you turn up late, it also wont help your nerves if you are stressing out because you dont know where you are. Ensure you arrive with at least 10 minutes to spare so that you can compose yourself before actually starting the interview.

I will be trying out all my advice above soon when i have my interview so i hope it works for me!!