Tips from our Recruiters

Our experienced recruiters give you some quick and handy tips on excelling an interview.

Elevator pitch

Imagine you have to pitch yourself to someone in the time it takes to go from the 1^st floor to the 4^th.

Prepare a short description of your career achievements, add some interesting facts about your personality and express your entire experience in a nutshell.

Know your future employer

Researching the industry and trends helps in preparing your own questions for the interview. It is important that you research the company you wish to become a part of, understand where the company is heading and where it will take you if you join the team. This shall help you make the right decisions, whether this company represents your personal values or not.

A lot of information about the company can be found on their career page or the official website as well as other internet sources.

Be on time

Firstly, an interview is valuable business time spent by a recruiter as well as yourself.

Secondly, being punctual shows how committed is a candidate to get the job. Besides, punctuality also displays responsibility, maturity and business ethics, which are highly regarded and valued at Emirates NBD and any other company.

Practice, practice, practice

Some of us aren’t born great speakers. Let that not deter you, as long as you can deliver the right message in the right manner, which is crucial for a successful interview.

Know your resume and be prepared to ask your own questions. Practice your key messages with somebody like a family member, a friend or simply in front of a mirror, this will ease your nerves before and during the interview.

Types of questions candidates should ask

Well thought questions that are industry and role-specific, based on the job description, will make a good impression on the recruiter and help you differentiate yourself.

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