As we’ve seen a growing number of our luxury travel clients lean back into in-person interviews, now is the perfect time to brush up on the do’s and don'ts, whether you’re the one doing the interviewing or the one hoping to land the job.

Much of your preparation likely centres around the obvious: what to wear, who you’re meeting, researching the company’s portfolio and performance, preparing examples of leadership, innovation, and results. But one area that is often overlooked yet crucial, is how you close the interview.

For most of us, having a video call has become second nature. However this familiarity can mean that it’s easy to forget the simple things to remember when preparing for a video interview.

It’s important not to underestimate a phone interview. Most companies use phone interviews as their first stage of screening, meaning this is your first opportunity to impress. On most occasions, if you do not excel here, you will not make it to the next round.