We cannot stress how important it is to thoroughly research the company you have an interview with. With Internet access readily available, there is no excuse for not knowing your stuff!

At Kingston Consulting we provide a detailed Briefing Pack on all our clients, which usually contains 30 - 40 pages of useful information not only on the Company, Products and latest press releases, but often information about the company benefits and working environment. This together with the Job Specification should give you most of the information you need to know. However, always take a look at a company's website to get a feel for the company, how it markets itself and it is always useful to make sure that you know the basics before an interview:-

• Bit of background about the company / formation / management team
• Turnover and latest results
• Product information relative to your interview
• Latest Press Releases
• Case Studies

By researching the above, you will prove at interview that you have done your homework and are interested in the company. Even if you are not asked any of the above, having undertaken the research you will go to the interview with more confidence and a better chance of selling yourself.

It is important the day before interview to check the company’s website news section, to ensure you are abreast of any news announcements.  Nothing worse than going to an interview and being asked “what do you think of our announcement” and having to admit that you don’t know what they are referring to! --- this does happen believe me!

Finally make sure that you have spoken with your Consultant at Kingston Consulting before interview to clarify any points or to answer any questions you might have before you attend interview.