Job interviews (easy read)
Easy read guide on what happens at job interviews.
![Phone call](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0000_0.png?itok=pTg51TLO)
Telephone interviews are when an employer calls you and interviews you over the phone.
![Two people at a table](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0001_0.png?itok=0NC18H6z)
One to one interviews are when you are interviewed in person at the location of the job by one person.
![Four people at a table](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0002_0.png?itok=LK2AYIaD)
Panel interviews are in person with 3 or more people asking you questions.
![Three people sitting down](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0003_0.png?itok=1gl_V2BP)
Group interviews are in person but there will be other people who applied for the job interviewed with you.
![Calendar](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0004_0.png?itok=x5YCt02f)
Make sure you have written down the date and time of your interview.
![Alarm clock](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0005_0.png?itok=H8lYirus)
Set a reminder to help you.
![On the phone](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0006_0.png?itok=M9JQFtIZ)
If you can't go to the interview at the time you have been given phone the employer to change it.
![Magnifying glass](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0007_0.png?itok=gD6oNBXS)
Plan how you will get to the address of the interview.
![Two people and a bus](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0008_0.png?itok=BuMp0-eM)
If you feel nervous, get a friend, family member or support worker to travel with you to the interview.
![A watch](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0009_0.png?itok=YzRtWN5J)
Give yourself plenty of time to get to the interview.
![A ramp for wheelchairs](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0010_0.png?itok=Hc09BtQ6)
If you need adjustments, tell the employer before the interview.
![Two people](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0011_0.png?itok=KWlwjtMl)
This could be needing more time to answer questions or having someone join you.
![Thinking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0012_0.png?itok=tyk7OuqJ)
Think about questions you would like to ask and write them down.
![Paperwork](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0013_0.png?itok=IONc8khf)
You can ask about your role, the team or the company.
![Passport](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0014_0.png?itok=2ZIozhyZ)
Bring some ID, like your passport.
![A woman holding paperwork](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0015_0.png?itok=ggmu-8D8)
Bring any paperwork the employer has asked you to bring.
![Paperwork](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0016_0.png?itok=4ErPa29o)
Employers may ask you to bring 2 letters that have your name and address on them.
![A man holding a CV](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0017_0.png?itok=GguBkiWf)
Taking your CV or application form may help remind you what you have told them about yourself.
![A man with a bag](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0018.png?itok=aZuBIbU7)
Remember it is normal to be nervous.
Try to keep calm and be positive.
![Handshake](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0019.png?itok=wQuP2Tm2)
When you are called into the interview, introduce yourself and say hello.
![Interview](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0020.png?itok=6pxPRPCs)
Be friendly but make sure to be professional.
![Thinking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0021.png?itok=6Kf36CnC)
Don’t rush and give yourself time to answer the questions.
![A man in a suit](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0022.png?itok=VU55hZvF)
You should wear clean, smart clothes.
![Thumbs up](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0023.png?itok=Qnv86SrV)
Making an effort in the way you look will show the employer that you want the role.
![A man in a suit](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0024.png?itok=t_q_EJwE)
First impressions are important.
Make sure you look prepared.
![Thinking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0025.png?itok=LDDBt4v8)
The questions you are asked depend on the job you applied for.
![Doing paperwork](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0013_1.png?itok=Y4uYKk7x)
Try looking back at the job description and think of questions you may be asked.
![Thinking](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0027.png?itok=0oP0mfUW)
You will typically asked about your experiences, skills and why you applied for the job.
![A man smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0028.png?itok=s-KPYknM)
At the end of the interview, the employer will tell you when you will find out if you have got the job.
![A letter](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0029.png?itok=gGxF6KAR)
You may find out if you have the job by phone, email or letter.
![A tablet](/sites/default/files/styles/teaser_tile/public/2021-05/0030.png?itok=l2EHMPuk)
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