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Preparing for interview

Preparing for interview

With an interview secured, think about the questions you are likely to face and what you can do to make a great impression. 
Student researching potential questions for job interview. Shutterstock.com/GalacticDreamer
Student researching potential questions for job interview. Shutterstock.com/GalacticDreamer
Student researching potential questions for job interview. Shutterstock.com/GalacticDreamer

Preparation is key to success

Whether you're planning to go to a farm for the first time, or if you've already worked on farms for years, we've got some great advice here on how you can best prepare yourself for your next interview.
Preparation and confidence can be key in job interviews. Follow our step-by-step guide to success.
Many employers are looking for similar attributes at interviews. Get ahead by preparing for common questions.
Make sure you're fully prepared before stepping on farm for a job interview by following our five top tips.
Once you have secured an interview it's a good idea to do some research on your potential employer.
Set some time aside to consider what you'd like to know from a potential employer during an interview.
Male student applying for job. Shutterstock.com/stockfour

Don't lose heart

Don't forget, don't lose heart if you're not offered the job. While it can be dispiriting if you've set your heart on a job it's important to remember than any preparation you've put in for one job will likely be useful for further applications too.

There are plenty of opportunities in farming and growing, so keep your chin up and apply for more.
Male student applying for job. Shutterstock.com/stockfour

Navigate around the toolkit

For more advice on applying for a new job in farming and growing, click through to either of the two other sections of our employment toolkit in our graphic, or head back to the main page.