Before the interview
• Make a list of your education separating your strengths, weaknesses, experiences and skills. Goldman’s advice is to create a story from these that will resonate with your interviewer and show that you are the right candidate for the job.
General preparation
• Know your CV inside out and decide on your key selling points. Practice talking about them in a confident and conversational tone. Use your experiences to show your leadership and communication skills as well as your capability to work as part of a team.
• Research the position and the company so that you can articulate your interest in an informed way. Be aware of relevant industry information.
First impressions
• To make a good impression ensure you arrive early and dress properly for the interview. Prepare a list of talking points and memorise key dates. Remember the names of those interviewing you.
Interview formats
• Goldman favours “behavioural interviews” which involve you giving examples of your skills. The plan is that past behaviour will indicate future performance.
• Other formats include the “historical interview”, which talks your through your CV in chronological order. Using your CV, you’ll be expected to tell your story.
• And don’t be thrown off by the “case study interview” which will involve questions that need some creative thinking such as: “How many manhole covers are there in New York?” Just remember, the goal isn’t to get the right answer but to provide a sound argument for arriving at your response.
At the end
• Ask a few questions about the company or the interviewer’s view of industry trends. Whatever you do, don’t ask about income and benefits as you’ll have plenty of time to discuss these once you get a job offer.
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