Questions you should be asking in an interview
So, do you have any questions for us? The answer to this is always… Yes! Questions show you’re interested in the role, they show you’re doing your own due diligence and they show that…
The one thing graduates should look for in an employer.
A lot of graduates tend to ignore the one thing they should be looking for in their first employer.
‘Coffee chats’ and Informational Interviews (Networking for introverts continued)
What should you discuss when meeting someone you’ve approached after your networking efforts?
Networking to get a job (introverts, listen up!).
A shortcut to networking for introverts in 2021.
Smash your phone interview.
Set yourself up right to get past the phone interview.
Should I address gaps on my CV?
The issue of great debate. Should you address gaps on your CV?
Can you find a job on Clubhouse?
Find out if you can use the freshest social media platform to supercharge your job search.
How to communicate effectively in an interview.
A short, practical summary of techniques you can use to elevate your communication skills in an interview.
How do I prepare for a video interview? Pt. 2
Welcome back to part 2 of ‘How do I prepare for a video interview?’ As promised, today I’m going to blast through a bunch of ideas that a lot of people overlook whilst preparing for…
How do I prepare for a video interview? Pt. 1
Today, we’re talking about video interviews. Someone quite rightly commented on my last article that, right now, it’s all about video interviews. For nearly a year now, we’ve been stuck behind our screens. And,…
Do this 15 minutes before your interview starts.
In my last article, I mentioned that your interview begins as soon as you walk through the door. So, I’m going to touch on a few things you should be conscious of in the…
Don’t be this person in an interview.
This person was great. They did all of the right things. They turned up on time, they built rapport, their experience was spot on. We left that interview knowing we had found the one.…
What should you wear to an interview?
Having worked in recruitment for a long time, I guess I take this sort of information for granted. I always wondered why people attended interviews super over-dressed (it’s rarely the other way around). And…
Work on your LinkedIn profile.
I spend a lot of my time on LinkedIn and you can really tell when someone has put a great deal of thought into their profile. The last thing you want to see as…
Don’t talk too much in interviews.
I couldn’t tell you the amount of times I’ve interviewed a candidate and they’ve literally talked themselves out of a job. It’s one of the biggest let downs when interviewing. You have a great…
Should I use a recruiter in my job search?
No, recruiters are all terrible! If the sarcasm wasn’t clear, I’m joking. Being on LinkedIn everyday though, you’d be forgiven if you thought this actually was the case. Pretty much everyday there’s a post…
Should you lie in an interview?
TLDR, No. Interviews are a chance to show why you are the best candidate for the job and you could be forgiven for ‘overselling yourself.’ I mean, you’ve found this amazing company, with a…
Tell me about yourself?
So, I stumbled across a YouTube video the other day giving advice on this question and it got me thinking. It got me thinking that there’s some very dated advice out there and that…
What’s your current salary?
This is a question we’ve all been asked at some point – and if you’re just entering the job market, you’ll most certainly be asked during your career. And, quite rightly, we feel a…
What’s your biggest weakness?
The question we all love to hate. If we don’t have a a pre-prepared answer for this question our minds go into overdrive. If you tell them a real weakness then that shows you’re…
Take, don’t just give in an interview.
Too many times I’ve been an interviewer and the candidate has sat there and answered every question I’ve asked them… and they’ve not asked a single question back. Candidates; please remember, although you’re the…
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