Hearing that you have a second job interview is great news and you should feel very proud of yourself for reaching this stage. Remember that the company was clearly impressed with you the first time and sees you as a potential employee – making your behaviour during this interview vital.
A second interview is often longer than the initial one and may involve you meeting with management and other employees. You need to learn and get to know the company as much as possible beforehand, so use all your resources to find out as much as you can.
Review what you were asked in the first interview to improve your responses and try to predict potential questions that they may ask. This helps you become more prepared, allowing you to answer in a more natural and comfortable manner.
It is important that you communicate well with everybody you meet at your interview, as you are likely to meet with more senior members of the team this time round.
When you greet the potential employer be sure to make eye contact, shake hands and engage with everybody you speak to. Do not forget to greet the receptionist politely as well, as this is the first impression you make.
What not to do
Do not greet the interviewer(s) by their first name, as this is informal and does not show the best signs of respect.
It could be extremely irritating for the interviewer if their interviewee is speaking too much, so keep your replies focused and to the point. With the same token, be sure not to reply with just one or two words, as this may make you appear disinterested.
If you are questioned on previous employment, it is crucial that you do not speak badly of any past employers. Not only does this show a lack of loyalty, but the company could be connected with this employer without your knowledge.
Regardless of past employment issues, be sure not to use bad language or slang and avoid controversial subjects that could lead to contrasting views.
If you are asked questions which you find difficult to answer, do not lie as you may find yourself in a worse position as a result. Instead, take a sip of water to give yourself more time to think of a response.
You should not inquire about the details of the salary, holidays or bonuses of jobs until you have been offered the position as this may make you look over confident. Instead, ask questions related to the company as this shows you are interested and are taking the interview seriously.
Always dress appropriately and arrive in good time. When you are taken to your interview room, it is courteous to take your seat after the person who is interviewing you has sat down and once you have greeted them formally.
Your interview is your one chance to portray yourself in a positive light so make the most of it and don’t ruin your chances by opening your mouth before you engage your brain.