If you have gone through a telephone interview and successfully completed a one to one interview you should be feeling good! But what some employers introduce (sometimes unexpectedly) at the final stage of interviewing is a workshop day – where multiple candidates are invited to take part in a day of interviews.

When looking for a new position and attending job interviews, you should think about what an employer will want from a potential new employee. Obviously this can differ depending on the industry but generally speaking most employers will want similar attributes in a new hire. Here are some ideas of what an employer will be looking for when hiring  a new candidate:

During your job interview preparation you may want to think about brushing up on your computer skills. Many companies today (depending on the vacancy) will require you to undergo a skills based test. And with a large need for office based employees, companies will need to assess a candidate’s computer and IT skills. This could be anything from a basic knowledge of Microsoft Word to a more advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and data management.

As well as preparing a well written resume and cover letter, think about what practical tests could be involved. Quite often these will happen on the day of an interview so it’s crucial to prepare.

If you’re asking yourself whether making an ‘after interview follow up call’ will improve your chances of employment, the simple answer is yes.

Quite often it’s difficult to know whether these calls will be perceived as intrusive and pushy or passionate and keen. 99% of the time it’s the latter.  

As long as you have a clear idea of what you want to say, the follow up call will improve your chances of securing employment. Obviously there are exceptions to this rule. You should wait at least five to eight business days before making the call and if you hear from the interviewer before this time, you shouldn’t make it. Also, if the prospective employer mentions at interview stage that they will be in touch on a specific day, you should always wait for this date.

If the above doesn’t apply to you then making a follow up call will demonstrate your enthusiasm for the position and reaffirm your commitment to the company. Who knows, they may even be waiting for you to call. A lot of employers wait to hear from candidates as it proves they are a self starter and pro active.

During a job interview, an employer needs to make judgements about your personality which they couldn’t do purely from reading your resume. You need to be aware of issues they will be concerned about.

Here are the various aspects of a contract offer that you need to consider: