Getting that all important interview when you are job searching is a big step towards securing employment and so it is vital that you use the best interview techniques that are available to you.
Conducting some simple research into the company, their products and services and the role you are applying for will help you to have a good overview of the role and will put you in a better position when you are required to talk about your strengths and suitability for the job.
Practising interviews with friends or family members can be beneficial especially if they have had experience of either being interviewed or interviewing potential employees themselves.
Plan carefully beforehand how you can discuss the positive elements from your CV to convey your assets. The STAR method is a useful strategy to use in this scenario. Firstly, describe a situation you had to deal with then a task you were given to do. Next describe an action you took and what happened as a result of that action and what you gained from the experience.
On the day of the interview make sure that you arrive punctually and are smartly dressed as you only get one chance to make a first impression.