AllMaidstoneJobs is intended to assist people find jobs in Maidstone or to find jobs in the area of Maidstone. With the job market now more competitive than ever, you need to give employers every reason to pick you when you get to the critical stage of being invited for a job interview.



The first minute of a job interview are critical. Here are some hint and tips on what to expect and things to think about for your job interview.

Job Interview checklist

1. Make sure you double check the time, date and whereabouts of your job interview


2. Plan the route the day before, eg if you are being interviewed for a job in Maidstone you could get a route map from google maps so you can pin point the place to be before hand, or even better make a trip there the day before to avoid any strain on the day


3. Research the role and company before the interview, a few minutes at your computer typing the company's name into Google will be time very well spent. Study the company's about us page and any news articles you can find. Your interviewer will be impressed if you have some understanding of the company and its background


4. Re read through the job advertisement to ensure you are confident you know what the job involves and what the employer is looking for


5. Review your CV and have a hard think about exactly why you think you'd be well suited for this job

Look Good, Feel Better

Rightly or wrongly, looks sometimes make a difference, be smart and look professional. Bear in mind the company you are applying to - how do your potential future co-workers dress for work? If you already dress in a similar way then you're on the way to fitting in at your desired new job!

Be on time!

Try to keep in mind that you never get a second chance to make a excellent first impression, so make sure you're prepared. Aim to arrive 20-25 minutes before your interview is booked to start, that way if your bus is late or you get stuck in traffic you'll still arrive bang on time. If you arrive early, you could wait nearby at a cafe or have a short walk round the area thinking about what you plan to say in your interview. Aim to report to the front desk exactly 10 minutes before your scheduled interview time.

Hold your head up high and smile

Eye contact is important to get right while on your interview and can make a important difference in how you come accross. If you constantly look away when speaking to someone, you may well be seen as lacking confidence or not interested or even being dishonest. So always answer their questions with eye contact, but without glaring.

Be enthusiastic and positive

During your job interview always be positive. Do not be unenthusiastic or mention any bad points about previous employers. Focus on positive achievements and optimistic views, never forget to smile and be attentive.

Finally, don't give up your job hunt!

Alas no matter how prepared you are the reality is that you are unlikely to be offered every job that you try for, however well suited you think you may be for it.



If you do not get the job after an interview it is a wise suggestion to run through the interview with someone and try to have them to flag up any areas where you could have done better. There will be other interviews in the weeks to come and any less that perfect interviews should be looked upon as part of a learning process.



Don't forget that performing well at an interview is a skill and it can be learnt and improved with help and practice. There are plenty jobs in and around Maidstone - the main thing is to find the right one for you!

AllMaidstoneJobs wish you the best of luck with you job hunting!