By, Sebastian Bonnici, Head of Recruitment at Discovery Learning

As many of you are aware, securing a job in the health and fitness industry is not an easy challenge and the current ‘down-turn’ is not helping. There are fewer jobs, which enables employers a wider selection of candidates to choose from and brings more competition and makes finding a job more and more difficult.

If you want to work in the health and fitness industry, whether it’s as a gym instructor or personal trainer, having the right fitness qualifications and coming across well in an interview plays an important part in getting the job.

Here are a few interview tips which may help you:

1.) Company Background

Do your homework. Use the internet to look at company websites; read their news pages for any recent success stories which may be worth bringing up in discussion. And if time allows, call the company and request a brochure and annual report.

2.) Interviewers

Find out who you will be meeting and what their position is within the company.

3.) Location

Be clear about where the interview is taking place. If time allows, do a trial run to the office to avoid any panic on the day of the interview.

4.) Be punctual

Allow plenty of time, but arrive no more than 10 minutes early for an interview.

5.) Dress appropriately

Make sure you prepare what you’re going to wear in advance, and that it is appropriate for the type of environment in which you would be working.

6.) CV

Make sure you are aware of what is on your CV so you can answer any questions on it. It is a good idea to have a copy of it with you at the interview.

7.) The first impression

Greet your interviewer with a smile and a firm handshake (but don’t be over familiar).

8.) Interview tips

• Why do you want this job?
• Why do you want to work for us?
• What do you know about our company?
• Why did you choose your profession?
• What are your strengths/weaknesses?
• What do you enjoy/dislike about your current role?
• What has been your greatest achievement to date?
• Why are you looking for a new position?
• How would you describe yourself?
• How would your friends/colleagues describe you?
• What are your aspirations?
• What can you offer to your new team/company?

Don’t talk too much, but do respond positively to all questions asked.

Think about questions you would like to ask beforehand:

• What are the company’s plans for the future?
• What opportunity is there for career development?
• What training will I receive?
• How would you describe the culture of the company?

Ask for feedback at the end of the interview and thank the interviewer for their time.

In my recruiting experience, these are very helpful tips for anyone. I hope these tips will help you nail that dream job you want!

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