Top 10 Group Interview Tips

1. Do your research

• Before the interview, research the company and find out how it runs group interviews – you don't want to be caught with your pants down.

2. Dress the part

• Dress in smart business clothes – dressing down or wearing something overly fancy is risky.

3. Early is on time

• Arrive early to suss out the competition and show you're keen – if you get there late you will be remembered for all the wrong reasons.

4. You're on

• Be courteous and attentive as soon as you arrive – don't forget you're being observed from the minute you walk into the room.

5. No distractions

• Turn your phone off – just imagine all those eyes staring at you. You'll want to crawl into a hole if it rings and everyone stares at you.

6. Turn up the charm

• During group activities be cooperative, attentive and encouraging – sulking or bossing people around is a big no-no.

7. Class participation

• Participate wherever possible and put your hand up to answer questions – don't be shy; you will probably never see the other applicants again so if you make a fool of yourself, who cares?

8. Don't be a wallflower

• In a group interview setting, you don't have to worry too much about hogging the interviewer's time, so don't be afraid to stand out! Talk about your attributes – going along with the crowd is suicide in a group interview. 

9. Ask questions

• Develop a rapport with the interviewer by asking questions – but steer clear of aggressive questions about pay or overtime.

10. Be you

• Relax! Let your personality shine through – the interviewer wants someone who can fit in, not a worry-wart or stress head.