Top 10 group interview dos and donts

Top 10 group interview dos and donts Top 10 Group Interview TipsPosted October 13, 2011, by Davide Crisante Before reading this quick list of tips, check out our article on how to succeed in group interviews 1. Do your research Before the interview, research the company and find out how it runs group interviews you dont want to be caught with your pants down. 2. Dress the part Dress in smart business clothes dressing down or wearing something overly fancy is risky. 3. Early is on time Arrive early to suss out the competition and show youre keen if you get there late you will be remembered for all the wrong reasons. 4. Youre on Be courteous and attentive as soon as you arrive dont forget youre being observed from the minute you walk into the room. 5. No distractions Turn your phone off just imagine all those eyes staring at you. Youll want to crawl into a hole if it rings and everyone stares at you. 6. Turn up the charm During group activities be cooperative, attentive and encou raging sulking or bossing people around is a big no-no. 7. Class participation Participate wherever possible and put your greifhand up to answer questions dont be shy you will probably never see the other applicants again so if you make a fool of yourself, who cares? 8. Dont be a wallflower In a group interview setting, you dont have to worry too much about hogging the interviewers time, so dont be afraid to stand out Talk about your attributes going along with the crowd is suicide in a group interview. 9. Ask questions Develop a rapport with the interviewer by asking questions but steer clear of aggressive questions about pay or overtime. 10. Be you Relax Let your personality shine through the interviewer wants someone who can fit in, not a worry-wart or stress head. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health especially if youre making a big career change or returning to the workforce after a break.Employment trendsJobs Australia 2014 Where are the jobs in Queensland?Employment growth in Queensland is slightly below the national average but are there industries that are set to boom? The Jobs Australia 2014 report from the ABS highlights the fast-growers and those to back away quietly from.