Part 3 — How to ace your next job interview

“The fight is won or lost far away from the witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road; long before I dance under those lights.” Muhammed Ali

Unless you’re auditioning for the ballet, I wouldn’t suggest dancing in a job interview, but the words of the champ certainly apply to standing out in the job market. Preparation and a little know-how will go a long way to ensuring you can remain confident under pressure.

Once you’ve armed yourself with as much background information as possible, there’s still a few tricks and tips you should know which can be just as important in landing the role. The Latitude team and I have coached literally thousands of candidates through every permutation and combination of interview types you could possibly think of. We’ll dig into the details of how to tick the boxes of most hiring managers checklists.

Punctuality

Do not be late. Period.

If the location is somewhere you’re unfamiliar with, go there the day before so there’s no surprises. Give yourself double the amount of time Google Maps tells you.

Presentation

First impressions last, so invest time in your appearance. Always ask your recruiter in advance what is expected in terms of standard of dress. If in…