Attending Family Interviews
Below is a guideline in terms of attending family interviews with prospective clients. Please take a moment to read this so that you are prepared…
When attending an interview with a family ensure the following:
- Dress appropriately and ensure neatness – no mini skirts, spaghetti tops, gym wear, slops etc.
- Talk slowly, clearly and with confidence
- Do not sit with your arms crossed – be aware of your body language
- Make eye contact
- Do not “talk” on unnecessarily
- Answer the questions asked of you
- Always tell the truth
- Arrive on time, and if you are running late due to circumstances beyond your control, then call the client and advise them
- traffic is not an excuse
- Do not arrive more than 5 minutes early
- if you are early go to a coffee shop in the area
- Do not go to an interview with friends or family
- Ensure your cell phone is on silent
- never answer it during an interview
- Do not discuss salary
- this is the reason you have signed up with an agency
- we know what you are worth as an employee
- we know how much you should be paid relative to the specifications of the position
- the salary that is indicated in the interview confirmation email that we send out prior to your client interview is the salary that is set
- Do not gossip about past employers – it will make them wonder about what you will say about them to others!
- The agency has drawn up a CV which they have forwarded on to the client
- do NOT bring your own CV to the interview
- Ensure to bring the following to your interview:
- copies of references (if you have)
- position related certificates (if you have)
- Remember that it shows enthusiasm to go to an interview knowing a bit about the client
- Have the following answers prepared:
- what are your strengths
- what are your weaknesses
- what are your hobbies and interests
- where do you see yourself in 2 years
- where do you see yourself in 5 years
- why they should choose you above all other candidates
- Ask the following questions:
- what do they expect of you as an employee
- who will you be reporting to
- what will your general day be like
- what typical job functions do they have in mind
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If you are already registered with the agency and you HAVE met us,
please email positions@littlesunshines.co.za for further assistance
