The Analyst Down Under

So you've got your application through and the managers you will be reporting to want to see if you fit the bill. How do you feel prepared and make the most of this opportunity, knowing you're up against stiff competition? First off, understand that an interview is all about presenting yourself. The key to presenting yourself is brilliant two-way communication. No one can know otherwise how smart, passionate or well-suited to the position you really are till they see you first-hand, tell you what their problems are and listen to your well-prepared and thorough advice (read: pitch). Secondly, know your target. Usually in the case of a first round interview, the target would be to get a face-to-face interview and if you are in the final stages already then you need to break through into the winners circle. This means your core objective is to 'be liked' - you could blend in with the other hotshots interviewing for this position but you need to stand out. In order...