The
interview is a chance for you and the employer to get to know one another. It
is NOT the time to get to know about the post or the employers business.
Do gather
information about your employer before you are interviewed - what do they do,
what are their current projects, what other interests do they have? Ask staff -
many companies will offer you the chance to talk about the vacancy with
someone, use the opportunity to find out more about the company.
Bigger
companies will have PR departments, smaller ones will provide you with some
information - libraries can provide information on local business and keep
directories of national business. Use the internet - many companies have a
presence here now.
Make sure
you know what the job entails - get a job description, ask someone in a similar
post; ring the company to clarify if unsure.
