In episode 3 of ‘The Recruiters Café’ podcast, Rob Griffiths from Blue Orchid Recruitment provides essential tips for job seekers on preparing for interviews. Key advice includes conducting thorough research on the company, understanding the interview format, and doing a "dry run" to the interview location to avoid last-minute stress. Rob emphasises dressing appropriately for the industry, avoiding smoking or chewing gum before the interview, and rehearsing any required presentations.
Rob also highlights the importance of preparing relevant questions to ask the interviewer, taking notes during the interview, and requesting feedback if unsuccessful. Rob encourages listeners to consult with recruiters for tailored insights and notes that Blue Orchid Recruitment offers career coaching. He wraps up by inviting listeners to reach out for further support and to tune into the next episode, which will focus on hiring challenges from an employer’s perspective.
This episode is particularly insightful for jobseekers who are new to interviewing or returning to the jobs market/interviewing after a period of absence.
Episode 3