Interview tips:
- 1. Do your homework on us before the day of the interview. Browse our company website(s)
and take a look at the home credit industry in general.
- 2. Find out as much as you can about the job, too. (For example, why is it vacant?
What are the promotion prospects?)
- 3. Prepare answers to some standard questions, such as “Why do you want this job?”;
“Where does it fit in with your career plans?”; “What are your strengths and weaknesses?”
- 4. Check how the interview will be structured, and, if possible, who’ll be doing
the interviewing.
- 5. Dress appropriately (if in doubt, opt for business dress)
- 6. Go over your CV and application letter and take some copies with you.
- 7. Plan your journey and check for any delays.
- 8. Get to your interview at least five minutes early. If you are going to be delayed,
let us know.
- 9. Switch off your mobile before you enter the building.
- 10. Be friendly and courteous to everyone you meet from the receptionist onwards
– you never know who might have a say in your appointment.
- 11. Make the most of your research and quote it where appropriate.
- 12. Never mention money unless you’re asked about it directly.
- 13. Let the interviewer finish speaking before giving your response.
Tests:
We may use psychometric or aptitude assessments to gain a better understanding of what
candidates can do and how they might fit into our company. Basically, there are
two types of test:
Ability and aptitude tests– these measure specific skill sets and give employers
an idea of your existing ability and potential to learn skills needed for the job.
Personality assessments – often known as psychometric tests, these assess your motivation,
interests and values, as well as your behaviour and attitudes. They give us an insight
into how you see yourself that doesn’t always come across in interviews alone.
The good news is that psychometric results – especially personality questionnaires
– are never taken on their own. They are just one facet of the recruitment process.
Test tips:
- 1. Keep calm and read instructions carefully.
- 2. Don’t worry if you can’t finish in the allotted time as some tests are designed
that way.
- 3. Tell us if you have any impairments that might affect your performance (ie dyslexia
or poor hearing) so the process can be adapted as required.
- 4. Consider what skills and abilities the test assessors and recruiters are looking
for and try to display them.
- 5. Motivation is critical for success in tests, so try to stay positive.