How to Ace an Interview

Preparing for the interview

First impressions count, so organise what you are going to wear in advance! Dress conservatively in neat professional attire (shirt/pants, shirt/skirt)
Collate all relevant documents you may need and have them ready in a presentable folder i.e. Qualifications, CV, Certificates, clinical practicum reports, academic transcripts
Prepare to arrive 15 – 20 minutes early. Plan ahead for parking and traffic dilemmas!

Allow plenty of time so that you arrive early to the interview – Don’t run late!
Switch off your mobile phone!
If you are unavoidably detained, be sure to phone the hospital to advise them when you will be arriving or to arrange another time.
Understand the dress requirements, i.e. neat professional attire (jeans, shorts, thongs, t-shirts etc are not suitable). If you are on clinical placement, changing out of uniform and in to suitable interview clothing demonstrates your commitment to professionalism.
You have 30 minutes to promote yourself – make sure you prepare well before the interview.
Be aware of your eye and body contact.
Use tone, clarity and articulation to speak clearly
Try not to rush! If you don’t understand a question, ask for clarification and take your time thinking about the question before answering
Prepare some relevant questions. This is your opportunity to ask for details that you may not have been able to find in your research
Thank the interviewers for the opportunity to meet with them.