interview tips


Do’s

• Prepare for the interview, read your security training notes
• Read up about the company, look at their website
• Read material LA give you regarding the company and job description
• Prepare questions to ask the employer (see separate sheet for ideas)
• Leave yourself plenty of time to find the location and research your journey
• Dress smartly in business attire (polish shoes, shave, avoid alcohol & smoking prior to the interview)
• Take a folder containing all your documentation
• Present yourself to reception, be polite to all staff
• Give a firm handshake
• Maintain good posture, sit up straight, keep eye contact
• Be enthusiastic and confident, not too relaxed or arrogant
• Be positive about the company and the job you are interviewing for
• Explain how your skills will benefit the organisation
• Use examples and past experiences to back up what you say
• Explain your past successes

Don'ts

• Drink alcohol or smoke prior to the interview, this will create a bad impression and is guaranteed to be frowned upon by the interviewer
• Attend the interview in casual dress or trainers, be sure to be smart!
• Ask questions such as what is the sickness policy, this will give a bad impression
• Forget to prepare good questions for the interview and prepare suitable answers to difficult questions
• Talk down your previous companies, this will look bad on you

Possible Interview Questions

What you could ask them:

• What will be my main responsibilities
• Where does this position fit into the overall organisational structure
• How do you see me fitting into the team
• Who will I report to
• What specific projects/site will I be working on in the first 6 months
• What is your commitment to training and development
• What do you enjoy most about working for this company
• When will you decide on the appointment
• Have I done enough to ensure I have a second interview / got the job
• What is the next step

What they may ask you:

• What skills do you think are important to be a good security officer
• Why do you want to work as a security officer
• Why do you want to work for this company
• What key skills can you bring to this company
• What are your strengths / weaknesses
• Give me an example of you being a good team player

Key words for your answers:

• brilliant time keeping
• reliable
• great team player
• good personality
• flexible
• hardworking
• smart
• customer focused
• team player
• honest
• common sense