The Best Way To Approach A Final Interview

The number one complaint from clients during the second interview is a poor attitude. This could be down to arrogance by the applicant who believes they may have done enough in the first interview to secure the job. It may be that the same urge to impress is not there. Lack of preparation may be the issue. Getting the guidance of a career coach can be very helpful.

If the interviewer likes you then it is likely they will have spoken highly of you to the next interviewer. Therefore the expectation on you second time round is even greater. The second interview in my mind is the toughest. Why? Often you will get asked tougher questions. The interviewer may request you to complete a psychometric test. If so the information gained from the test could form the basis of the questions asked. If you are going for a sales job and your results show a natural tendency to be providing great customer service then it is likely you will be asked questions about hitting sales targets.

Some second interviews may consist of a presentation. This in itself can be quite nerve wracking, especially if you haven’t done it before. I would suggest you go to the library, research the internet and get as much information as possible. The main thing with any presentation is to get the audience involved by maintaining eye contact. Asking rhetorical questions also makes the presentation flow a lot smoother. By engaging the help of a career coach or using a reputable recruitment consultant you can often be helped in these areas.

Consistency is the key to second interviews. If there have been any concerns raised during the first interview make sure you address them. For example if the client has expressed you do not have as much experience as the other candidates say

“I appreciate my lack of experience compared to the other candidates may concern you. I have shown in all my other jobs the ability to learn quickly. An advantage to you is that I come with no preconceived ideas on how to do this aspect of the job and therefore no bad habits that you may need to change.”

Remember that interview success is down to preparation. If you can get someone to help you prepare for the interview you will dramatically increase your chances of success. You can find further help by looking at specialist interview sites, we recommend Careers Assistant

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