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Interviews
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You need to know exactly what you are applying for,
so do your homework

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Make sure you have really researched that person and that company.

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And being really well prepared will help you be less nervous.

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Preparing for an interview

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It would be a good idea to do some practice questions

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So you need to have confidence in the fact

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that you are aware of your skills and qualities and are able to tell
the employer all about you.

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Find out about the company

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Then you can turn up on the day and you'll know their name.

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You'll know what their face is and it will make you more comfortable.

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The best compliment you can give to a company is

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if you know everything about them before they've
even asked you the questions.

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The more you understand about that company,

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the more you can offer that company then.

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Top tips

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And it's also an important thing to turn up in plenty of time.

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And also to be well presented.

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Don't have a script in place, but be natural.

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I think it's the personality at the end of the day that sells it to you.

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Introducing yourself

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There will be people milling around in reception

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and going back and forth to their desks.

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So take that opportunity to say hello, make people remember you.

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Be postitive

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Positivity is really top of our list.

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Someone who is able to talk really positively and passionately.

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Everybody is going to be nervous. That's completely natural.

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We want you to be able to shine a light on your skills
and your experience.

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We are there to give you an opportunity.

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Be confident. The fact that they've got that far

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in itself is an element of success

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They want to hear your opinions and ideas.

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Be brave, be bold.

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And go for it.

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(Careers Wales logo)
Thanks to all the employers who took part

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ITV Wales

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Principality Building Society

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LHP Chartered Accountants

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Spindogs, Digital Agency

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Welsh Ambulance Service and

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Amber Energy