You can congratulate yourself. The recruiter has liked your CV and cover letter and now you are invited to a job interview. This is really a success since very few job applicants in the UK and in London in particular get to this stage. However, the final step is the most important and the riskiest one. Remember that only one of the candidates will be selected. You have to prepare using the best possible interview strategy so that the employer chooses you.
You have to highlight all your qualities, skills and strengths at the job interview. You will have the opportunity to do this so you have to make a complete yet straightforward presentation. You have to go over your CV and cover letter and use the qualities you have described there to prepare your statement. It is a good idea for you to use power words such as reliable, communicative, team player and so on. You have to be able to link these to the position responsibilities. So, it is essential for you to research the job extremely well.
You have to know as much about the company you are applying to work for as possible. It is a great idea to learn everything in greater detail. You should know more about the products and services they offer. You should have a basic idea about their market presence, strategies and major past deals. You can get all this information from their website.
You should also find out more about the industry the company is operating in. You can readily find all the information on present and future trends in the newspapers and on the internet. You do not have to get into great detail, but you will certainly impress the interviewer with some numbers.
You have to be prepared to answer certain standard questions that appear on every job interview. The recruiters usually want to know more about your future plans. You have to show them that you will be committed to the work and that you are a serious and ambitious person. So, it is best to describe your career goals. You will be asked about the remuneration you expect to get. This is a tricky question so you might want to do some research on the salaries in the sector in advance. Generally, giving a diplomatic answer and not stating an exact number is a good idea.
The technical preparation for a job interview is also extremely important. It is best for you to get some practice with a mock interview so that you can feel more confident and relaxed at the actual meeting. You have to make sure that you know the time and place of the appointment. You should arrange your transportation in advance and leave earlier to get there on time.
You should also choose your clothes well in advance and have them ready on the day of the job interview. It is essential for you to dress in line with the dress code of the company and to feel comfortable at the same time. More importantly, you have to prepare copies of all relevant documents that you are expected to present.