Congratulations! You’ve applied for the job; you’ve been labelled as an interesting candidate and now you’ve been asked to come to the office for an interview! Now is when the hard part starts. Countless times have strong candidates gone into jobs perfect for them, but due to poor preparation, they’ve botched it. At BigWig we give interview preparation to candidates as part of our service to help prevent these situations, so we have a little insight into the subject. So we thought we’d give you a few tips on how to successfully manoeuvre the interview process based on our expertise.

Role research

Firstly, this should go without saying, but research not only the role you are looking to apply for, but also the company you will be working for. The role may sound like the perfect match, but if the ethos and mission statement of a company clash with your values as an individual then it is important to reflect on whether you believe you could thrive in a situation like this. This preliminary process is also very useful as it gives you a broader understanding of your role and what you would be offering to the company, meaning when it comes to an interview, you would be more prepared to thoroughly engage with questions asked, and would also give you the ability to ask questions back to your interviewer(s). A clear articulate question that relates to your position is guaranteed to be appreciated and may draw focus away from other candidates if you are in a group interview.