Share ‘nice ‘n easy’ ways to impress at job interviews - win £300 voucher! NOW CLOSED

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Here at Mumsnet we’re really excited about our upcoming event – Workfest 2016, which is happening on 14th May 2016. Workfest is one-day conference aimed at women who are returning to work post maternity or after an extended career break. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear great speakers, gather tips on how to hone their CV from professionals, and get fired up about starting their own business.
nice ‘n easy is one of the sponsors of Workfest 2016, and to spread the positive energy about returning to work, they want to know what would your top tips be for making a good impression at a job interview?

Here’s what nice ‘n easy have to say: “Returning to work can be daunting and to come across as confident you need to feel your best. To boost your self-confidence start by picking an outfit you feel comfortable in, rather than something you have never worn or brand new shoes that may cause blisters. Indulge by pampering yourself, especially if it has worked in the past to maximize your positive energy: a manicure, a skin treatment, a specific haircut, your favourite nice ‘n easy hair colour. We at nice ‘n easy have a philosophy that you are at your best when your hair colour is ‘as real as you are’. Finally, avoid any jewellery that you may involuntarily play with, such as a long necklace, as this may be perceived as a sign of stress. You will have enough to think about during the interview so free up your mind from all of the above, so that you are not self-conscious or distracted during the discussion.”

So, what are your top tips for feeling confident and impressing at an interview? Do you like to perfect that firm handshake, think about your posture, or have a lucky charm? Perhaps you get crisp new haircut or invest in a new outfit? Do you practice your answers to standard interview questions (what’s your favourite biscuit?! ). Whatever you do, let nice ‘n easy know.

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Have a up-to-date cv have a good posture when sitting eye contact is good have a good attire of dress sense

I try to take deep breaths and focus on my breathing before an interview to help calm me down! This works magic!

I was once advised when asked the inevitable
' do you have any questions to ask us?' to reply with ' is there anything in my job application or interveiw which has raised issues or other questions which haven't been coved yet?'
Ive followed that advice and been successful in every interview since!

Do your research on the organisation beforehand - the internet is your friend as there's so much you can find out!

Also include working out how to get there, how long it will take, parking (if applicable) and where exactly you need to report to on arrival.

(I say this because where I work we recently had someone turn up very late for an interview for quite a senior role because they'd cut it too fine with train times and turned up at the wrong building which was at the other end of the site to where he should have been - that added another 10 mins to his lateness!

Research the company and make sure you know about the things they pride themselves on. Have they got anything going on at the moment for example, introducing a new system, new staff benefit, core values etc. Knowing his sort of thing shows that you've researched the company and will show you care about them and their job.