Interview preparation
There are several ways you can prepare for your interview beforehand. It will be obvious to the interviewer whether you prepared or not. You will be tense and hesitant - neither of which will help your success. Get ready for your interview and you will find it a positive and beneficial experience.
First, find out more about Standard Life
Our website gives details about our products and services and other facts and figures relating to our businesses. Use our website and other resources to find out more about our culture, market environment, competitors, recent press announcements, goals and business challenges.
Find out more about the job
- If you have not received a job description, phone the recruitment team or your agency for additional information
- Speak to someone who does a similar job
- Use the Internet to find out about this type of work
Handle a telephone interview
- Arrange to take the call where you won't be disturbed
- Have a copy of your CV, and the job description near to hand
- Switch off the television, radio, or background distractions
- Think about your answers to the questions as if it was a face-to-face interview
- Take the time you need to formulate a good answer before speaking
- Watch your language: speak slowly and clearly
Dress smartly and comfortably
- First impressions really do count
- If in doubt, always go for a classic plain business suit
- Feeling good about your appearance helps you to be more confident
Things to take with you
- Take the letter inviting you to the interview - it will have the name of the interviewer on it and their address and telephone number
- Bring an up-to-date copy of your CV
- Any additional information that you are asked to bring (passport, proof of address) or information you think is relevant to your application
- Your list of questions, a pen and paper so that you can take notes.
