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Further Points to Consider:

1. Respond continually to points being made. Present all answers clearly and thoughtfully. Avoid digressing. Do not talk too much.
2. Keep your poise at all times.
3. You are there because of your application/CV. Your achievements should relate to your future plans.
4. Never run down or make snide comments about your present/previous employers/colleagues.
5. Avoid arguments over detail and never be offensive. Be firm and persuasive but never lose your temper.
6. Make suggestions as to how the work could be tackled but do not be dictatorial.
7. Obtain a good understanding of what the job entails before discussing salary.
8. If it has not already been made clear by the end of the interview, ask if there is anything lacking in your knowledge/experience which could be a problem.
9. Interview questions fall into four main categories. Be prepared to give answers about the following:
   · Work experience
   · Education
   · Family and home life
   · Current activities, interests and hobbies
10. Main reasons why people fail interviews are:
    · Unsuitable appearance by way of clothing/grooming
    · Inability to express views clearly
    · Failure to project self objectively
    · Incompetence in projecting self confidence/enthusiasm
    · Over criticism of former employers/colleagues
    · Too much evidence of job-hopping