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Interview tips, advice and frequently asked questions for security job interviewsGreat news! The interview letter has arrived through your door and all your thoughts now turn to how best to prepare for it. We have tried to detail below some of the more frequently asked questions that we know of, which are typical of those being asked for a security position. This advice is free and we welcome help from others who have recently sat through either a telephone or face to face interview. Please see the bottom of the page to help contribute to these free interview tips.
1) Preparation is the key to a good interview. You need to be able to second guess what questions the interviewer will ask, and have your responses somewhat ready. Not only does this make you look more professional but knowing you're prepared helps calm any nerves. If the Interview is going to based on your competency for the role, make sure you know exactly what is required and where you experience fits in with this. Make sure you think about what questions you want to ask and put them on paper the night before. We have all been there when the interviewer asks "any questions?" and suddenly your mind goes blank. Find out about the company you are being interviewed for. Most details about
companies can be found online for free and a lot of companies choose
to post their news online as well. It can look very good for the
candidate when you ask about a particular project of the company
during the interview.
2) Smart neat and tidy! It goes without saying that if you are going for an interview for a job where image and appearance is counted as a major factor, you will need to look smart and professional for the interview. Despite thinking this may be an obvious tip for anyone, you would be surprised how many people turn up in trainers, T shirts and other clothes normally reserved for casual looks. You don't need to wear a full suit but a shirt and tie with clean trousers is a good start.
3) Body language. Right from the start of an interview your body language is being watched and can make up a large part of any message given to the interviewer. What could be viewed as negative behavior includes actions such as folding your arms, putting hands in pockets or fidgeting. More positive body language could include making sure you maintain eye contact with the interviewer(s) and retaining an open and relaxed but alert posture. Active listening is key to showing a prospective employer that you are interested in the job and what he/she has to say. A good way of using body language to signal active listening is slightly leaning into the person talking and nodding your head when they finish a sentence (try not to do it too much though). This is all part of the subconscious body language we give out anyway so you may find yourself doing it without realising.
Frequently asked interview questions
We have tried to list what we think are the most common questions you may get asked at an interview. You could try and think about your answers to these questions as part of your preparation techniques. Have you just been to an interview and was asked a question you think people would want to know about?Please use the form below to help build this user generated area.
1) What makes you right for this job? This is an open question which gives you the chance to sell yourself. That being said though keep your answer to a reasonable length!
2) Where do you want to be career wise in 2 years time? Answer carefully and don't say "sitting where you are". Confidence is no bad thing but this may overdo it slightly. Have a think, most companies will have to invest time and money in training you to do the job and may be less likely to offer you employment should you give the wrong response.
3) I see you haven't got a lot of experience in this work. Although not a question this gets mentioned a lot at present due to many people switching industries because of redundancy or other factors. One of the better responses is "Then you get to show me exactly how you want the job done without the worry of bad habits". Although experience is a bonus, it is not everything. If an interviewer takes a dislike to the attitude of the more experienced person they are less likely to employ them regardless of experience.
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