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2pREpaRIng fOR tHE
IntERvIEw

‘Can’t I just be myself: I’m qualified for a sales job
and surely they will see that?’

We’ve heard candidates say this, and while
‘be yourself’ is very good advice, trusting to
your native cunning rather than some proper
preparation is leaving a lot to chance, especially
when you are competing with candidates who
have done their homework – and believe us, a lot
of them will. In this chapter we will:

n show you how to research the organisation
you are applying to

n show you how to understand its competencies
and selection criteria

n give you tips on researching the interview
situation

n show you how to prepare yourself.