Well done, you have made it to the second interview. So what happens here and what are your best strategies for securing your dream job. It is fair to say that if you are going back for a second interview then things are looking good for you. You made a good first impression with your interviewer, enough for them to ask you back. However it is important not to get a false sense of security. You have to prepare for your second interview just like you had to for your first.

The interviewer has probably asked you back to get a little more information about you. There may also be a more senior person at the interview also, probably their boss or a department manager/director. They may have already decided that your the person for the job but their boss wants to meet you to make sure they are making the right decision.

There may be a shortlist of candidates for second interviews and your interviewer wants to look more into your experience and interpersonal skills in more depth. Be positive as getting this far is a good thing so give it your best

They may ask you  more indepth questions and quiz you to see if you really know what you are talking about. Review and research the company and the requirements of the job to prepare for this. Make sure you can back up the knowledge shown on your cv.

You may be shown around the building or offices and be introduced to potential co-workers. Be friendly and try to make a connection with them.

You may be invited for a meal, this is a good chance to show your easy personality. Remember your table manners.

You know they already like you because they brought you back for a second interview. Now they are looking to prove themselves wrong, for a reason to not like you. Do not get too cocky or in their face as you are not the only candidate going for a second interview. Always try to connect personally and build rapport.

Sometimes an second interview may end with an offer but often it may not. This does not mean you wont get the job but to help imprint your enthusiasm further you should ask, 'What happens next in the process?' and 'when can you expect to hear from you? I really like what you have to offer here and enjoyed myself today. You will be able to tell if they like you but if you can't read them then that doesn't necessarily mean they don't like you. Try to ask a company related question about something that happened to them in the last 12 months, a deal they signed for example.

As you can see a second interview wont have the same typical questions as your first interview. It will be more of a get to know you session to see if their first impression about you was correct. There should be no difficult second interview questions if you prepare yourself beforehand.