Getting a job that you really want is all about making sure your application form is up to scratch and then if you are offered an interview ensuring that you give yourself the best possible chance of being successful by being well prepared.

Doing a spot of research about the company and the role you are interviewing for is an essential first step so that you can ask and answer any questions with the knowledge that you know something about the company such as how long the company has been in business for and what their main products and services are.

The STAR method is a useful strategy to use when discussing your skills and experience in an interview that is: a Situation you had to deal with, a Task you were given to do, the Action you took and the Result, what happened as a result of the action you took and what you learned from the experience. This will give any potential employer a good snapshot of your skills.

Be prepared to answer questions during the interview such as what you feel you could bring to the company and where you see yourself in the future as these are common questions that are asked.