The Human Resources department within an organisation usually conduct the first interview. The purpose of the first interview is to check out your academic background, skills set and experience to ensure that they relate to your CV. It is best to find out what to expect for the second interview beforehand, as there are various possibilities.

• You may meet with one person - your prospective senior  
• With a panel made up of several staff members
• A series of one to one interviews

The questions you will be expected to respond to generally explore two areas:

• Are you competent to do the job?
• Are you going to fit in with the company and work well with others?

The focus therefore will firstly be on examining your skills, knowledge and experience, and secondly on evaluating your personality and the impact you as an individual could make. This is what will really lead to you successfully getting the job, be yourself - be enthusiastic, positive and honest.