I'm doing some research on the interview process. I have found an excellent resource in one of my books which breaks the interview process into three Ps, Preparation, Presentation and Performance. Preparation is researching the the company you want to work for, knowing facts about the industry you want to enter and who is conducting the interview. Presentation is deciding what to wear, arriving on time, how you speak and how you carry yourself. Performance is having your interview questions ready and being likable.
Remember convincing the interviewer that you will fit into their team is just as important as having good answers to their questions. Read any career blog or tell people at a party you're a recruitment consultant and you will be faced with questions from people with lots of qualifications, yet can't get work. There is every chance they aren't convincing interviewers that they will fit into the team. Some of this maybe discrimination, but it maybe that they aren't coming across as 'likable' in the interview. It's important to come across relaxed, natural and good humoured. Also, come with your own questions. Ask, what would my average day be like? What does great performance to you look like? Any questions that shows your sincere desire to do the work.
One of the best list of potential interview questions has been developed by Career FAQ:
http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/careers/interview-questions-and-tips/how-to-answer-interview-questions/
Good Luck!
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