So, you have been offered an interview for that job you desperately want and so need to give yourself the best chance of being successful. Preparation is the key so here are some tips on improving your chances of landing that job.

The first thing you need to do is to research the company, its senior management personnel and the role you are interviewing for. An example of the information you are trying to find out is how long the company has been in business for, what are the main products and services that they supply and then which skills they are asking potential employees to have.

Next scrutinise your CV and make sure it adequately conveys your strengths in relation to the role you are applying for. The STAR method is a useful strategy to use that is: Situation you had to deal with, Task you were given to do, Action you took and Result what happened as a result of the action you took and what you learned from the experience.

Practising interview techniques with a trusted friend or relative to help you prepare is a useful activity and can help you to formulate strong answers to possible questions that you may be asked.