Interview techniques: Making your move

Give yourself the edge with this guide on how to shine during interviews and tips on negotiating a good salary.

So, you may have landed a few interviews thanks to the opportunities on our site. Now it's time to clinch your dream job with the help of our useful advice.

Surviving an interview can be a nerve-racking or uplifting experience, depending on which way you approach it. Either way, it's going to land you your next job and, if properly prepared for, it could be the 60 minutes that change your life.

In today's job market, where the demand for skilled people is high, you're more likely to be looking for the right career move, rather than the first job you can get.

Whether it's a high-profile third interview with the MD or an informal introductory 'chat', the time you spend on preparation is vital to help you stand out from the competition.

Ultimately your objective is to show that you are the best person for the job, and to help you in this task we've covered every aspect of the job interview process.

Good luck!

Contents:

Preparing your armoury

Dress to Kill

First impressions

Tough questions, slick answers

Interviewing the interviewer

Body language

Testing positive - Psychometrics

Negotiating the offer