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5 ways to power-up for THAT interview

Here at Benjamin Edwards we interview 100s of job seekers during a year and guide you through the interview process.

Recently, we had a very nervous candidate that had not had an interview for some time. A credit controller who had been with their last employer for many years, circumstances now meant they were in the job market.

This is how we helped.

  • We gave them a detailed interview guide, talked through the role, company and job description in detail.
  • We gave them some scenario questions that they could practice at home and some guidance on how to handle nerves.
  • We gave them advice around their cv and what to highlight at interview and how to sell themselves.
  • We spoke to them just before their interview to give them some moral support and a detailed briefing after the interview.

The interview went really well, and the candidate was offered and accepted the role.  They are now very happy in their new role and looking forward to the next stage in their career.

Here are some more ways you can prepare for THAT interview

Research. Crawl the company website, look for news items on google and don’t forget to look at the company’s social pages. These are often updated more frequently than the corporate site. Look at their competitors and their customers. Who is going to be interviewing you? Look at their profile on LinkedIn, putting a face to a name will help to calm your nerves and may act as a conversation starter.

Prepare a set of questions to commonly asked questions. There are lots of resources on the internet that can act as a prompt. Take a look at these and consider how you would respond.

Think about your selling points and match those to features written in the job description and job role. If you don’t manage to brig these out during the course of the interview, make sure you bring them up at the end. You’ll leave the interviewer thinking positive thoughts about your competencies and how they will add value to the job role.

Ask a friend to conduct a mock interview with you. Yes, this may be a contrived and toe-curling role play but will help you to identify any stumbling blocks. Preparing and practicing your answers will mean you don’t fumble during the real-life interview.

Logistics. If you can, visit the office where the interview is taking place. Time the journey and work out where the parking is and make sure you have enough change! The last thing you want is to turn up late, flustered and a hot mess. Take some hard copes of your CV and any other visual aids you think will add value to the interview.

Remember, an interview is like any other conversation.

Find your next position

At Benjamin Edwards we do advertise some vacancies on mainstream job websites.  However, we predominantly fill positions through direct networking, headhunting and our existing contacts.
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Here at Benjamin Edwards we offer a consultative, personal and honest service to all our candidates. We are great listeners and really get to know you well.  We will offer you consistent support along your recruitment journey, whether that be in Accountancy & Finance, Office or Management & Executive.

The Benjamin Edwards litmus test for recruiting into a company is “would we enjoy working there?”
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Testimonials

Claire provides a very personable service, understanding who I am, what motivates me and which roles and companies would be best fit.  Her communication throughout the process is excellent, from discussing my CV to securing a new position.

Helen Atkin – Financial Controller

“I cannot speak highly enough of Benjamin Edwards and Katy Qutaimi in particular.    Having been made redundant at the end of March, Katy spent a lot of time with me to find out exactly what I really wanted from my next role, rather than adopting a scattergun approach of putting me forward for anything and everything just because ‘I was available’.   I believe this was invaluable and helped to prevent me getting demoralised with the whole process.   When it came to going for interviews the amount of information and assistance that Katy gave was, in my opinion, above and beyond her duties. I am so grateful for the amount of effort and care put in and helping me to secure a new role.   Thanks again Katy and Benjamin Edwards!!  “

Gary Higgins – Financial Controller

Benjamin Edwards Recruitment played a key role in helping me secure my next senior executive position, and the experience stood out for all the right reasons. What impressed me most was their professionalism and consistency, particularly the fact that they didn’t “ghost” me at any stage, something that unfortunately isn’t always a given in this industry. From the outset, I had a genuinely positive candidate experience. Claire and the wider team were approachable, transparent, and clearly invested in understanding my skills, career ambitions, and what I was truly looking for in my next role. It never felt like I was being pushed toward just any opportunity; instead, they focused on finding the right fit. Communication throughout was excellent. I was kept informed at every step, from initial conversations through to interview feedback, which significantly reduced the usual stress and uncertainty that comes with job searching. Claire, in particular, was supportive, honest, and offered insightful advice that reflected both her experience and a genuine commitment to helping me succeed. Overall, I would highly recommend Benjamin Edwards Recruitment to anyone seeking a professional, supportive, and candidate-focused service. They made what can often be a daunting process feel seamless and well-managed. As someone in a leadership position who regularly receives calls from recruiters, I can confidently say I’ve now found my go-to team for future hiring needs. Well done to everyone involved.

Christopher – Operations Director

Benjamin Edwards Recruitment Lincolnshire