Occasionally, even after the online selection and the assessment centre are completed, it is possible to find little to differentiate between candidates. In these instances it can come down to fundamental human instincts.

When it comes to face-to-face interviews remember basic hygiene. You may de-select yourself if you overlook Clean:

• Hair;
• Face,
• Clothes;
• Shoes; and even clean fingernails.

I can say this online without offending, remember deodorant, and if appropriate, a scent (go easy here) overpowering the selection team is not a good idea. As I’m on contentious ground anyway, give careful consideration to jewellery, tattoos and piercings, if in doubt leave it out might be the better course of action.

Remember, you want to give the selectors reasons to say yes!