Before the interview

Be Punctual
Plan in advance how you are going to get to the interview and how much time to allow for the journey. It may be useful to do a test drive or dummy run to the interview to ensure everything runs smoothly. For interviews at rush hour in busy towns leave plenty of time to get stuck in traffic or lost.

If lateness is unavoidable, call ahead so you can inform your interviewer of the delay and explain the circumstances clearly. You will not be penalised for trains breaking down or lines closing, as long as you take the time to explain (as early as possible).

Be smart
Dress to impress and dress appropriately. Research the dress code of the company and ask your Mandeville consultant for advice. This will show you’ve done your homework. As a rule of thumb, being smartly dressed in a more casual office is less of a cardinal sin than under-dressing. A smart suit is generally a safe option no matter what the situation.

Be comfortable
Wear something you are comfortable in. Twitching in an uncomfortable pair of trousers or stumbling in new heels can get you remembered for the wrong reasons.

Be sensible
Even if you have a 20 a day habit and are nervous – refrain from smoking to calm those nerves before the interview. Nothing is less appealing than stale smoke., especially in a confined space such as a interview room.

Be prepared
Know the name and job title of the person interviewing you to make it as easy as possible for receptionists to introduce you. Take along 2 copies of our CV, as the actual interviewer may not have read this in detail yet  if they have spoken in detail regarding your skills with a Mandeville consultant, so you may be asked for another copy of it.