A job interview is your opportunity to shine!

Get your dream job like Nigel, Programme Coordinator for University Student Experiments at ESA.

Application

• Keep it simple and current: your CV should not be longer than 2 to 3 pages. Update your CV before submitting. Make sure that your email address and telephone number are up to date and start with your most recent work experience. 
• Put yourself in our shoes: show us that your skills and expertise match the ones requested.
• Make it easy to read: highlight the experience and skills that make you a strong candidate for the job and check for spelling and grammar.

Before the interview

• Prepare yourself: research the company and the job.
• Know yourself: make up your mind what you want to tell us about yourself.
• Inform yourself: prepare relevant questions to ask at interview.

During the interview

• Focus on your positive attributes and cover the gaps: make sure that you are familiar with your CV and able to answer detailed questions.
• Be difficult to refuse: show us your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, your flexibility and self-motivation.
• Ask questions: be proactive. Demonstrate your genuine interest.

After the interview

• Follow-up: whether it is a thank you note or questions you may still have.
• Lessons learned: create a list of items where you performed well or those where you would like to improve.

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