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Our job is to ensure that we present the best and
most suitable candidate. You should feel confident -
you have already won us over! The interview is
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Don't forget to take care

of the basics ...

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Look professional Be prepared
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Don't be late
Match the environment When planning your route, Bring additional copies

** Clean shoes
Clean shirt **
consider the following:
Travel time
of your resume as well
as references,

** Neutral colours
Look your best
Personal hygiene
* Parking
Means of transportation
certifications, and
education verification

Be relevant
Create a personal value proposition
The whole point of an interview is to show your future
employer how you can remedy their needs with the skills Demonstrate genuine interest and
built through your past experience. Although you might have provide a clearly articulated idea as to why
experience in many projects, it is best to focus on what is most you are uniquely suited to solve the
important to the role. employer's problems.

Prove that you are right for the job

When being asked a technical question about your experience, don't be humble!
Answer questions by providing at least one example of where and how you used a
particular skill in previous experience. Using the STAR format makes this simple.

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Do you have any

experience working
with PLCs?

NOTE: If this question is about something that you do not have

experience with, the same rule applies. Use examples of related
experience that highlight your ability to adapt.

Your goal is to generate an offer Never discuss money

You can always say no to an offer that you do get, but you can
never say yes to one that you didn't get. Keep an open mind
and do not lose your enthusiasm even if you find something
unappealing. Do not anticipate the future based on limited
information.
It is unprofessional to bring up the subject of salary. Let the
client bring it up. Ensure that they understand money is not
your top priority, and that you are looking for fair
compensation based on the responsibilities of the position. If
pressed, give a range, but remember that most clients will
focus on the lower number.

Flexibility is good. Underselling yourself is not.

Show them you want the job (7f3\ Call me immediately

Find out their level of interest in you. Ask questions like: after the interview
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"Do you have any reservations about my The client will be calling to give me feedback and at this point
ability to do this job?" it is imperative that I know where you stand so I can act
accordingly.
Ensure the interviewer directly answers your question. Don't
be afraid to ask these questions; it is better to find out what
their concerns were during the interview rather than to find
out later that you didn't get the job. This also demonstrates
Practise makes perfect.
your level of interest which could be crucial in their
decision-making process.