Category Archives: Interview tips
Impressing The Daleks. (Julia Walton)
I sometimes think there are some trained monkeys out there writing CVs (oh, the stories I could tell) but, word is, now robots are going to be reading them. The latest news is that human contact is to be reduced … Continue reading
Everyone’s Good at Something. (Alys Barber)
In recruitment, we are preoccupied with ensuring that candidates’ CVs showcase their skills – in particular, skills that are relevant for the role for which they are applying. Often, a skill is something which one is so good at that … Continue reading
Major Interview Blunders! (Sonia Hickey)
Have you ever left an interview kicking yourself for saying or doing the wrong thing? Well take solace in this! http://www.careerbuilder.co.uk/jobposter/small-business/article.aspx?articleid=ATL_0174INTERVIEWBLUNDERS
Describe Yourself in 3 Words…(Hannah Coleman)
Have you ever been in an interview and the inevitable comes up – ‘describe yourself in 3 words’? Such an easy topic if you were discussing this with your friends. But when you are trying to land yourself a job … Continue reading
Love like you’ve never been hurt, Dance like no one’s watching, Sing like no-one’s listening, Live like there’s no tomorrow, Work like you don’t need the money”. (Julia Walton)
I’m not sure I’d agree with ‘Work like you don’t need the money,‘ that might be asking for trouble, but you get the gist of what whoever wrote those lyrics was driving at. I would like to add, for those … Continue reading
How to handle your job references. (Steven Dwyer)
Most of us spend days preparing for job interviews — researching companies, perfecting CV’s, practising interview questions and even picking the perfect outfit. Yet many of us fail to devote the same attention to preparing our references. Bad references can … Continue reading
The Most Outrageous Job Interview Mistakes (Audley Swain)
Asking the hiring manager for a sip of his coffee during an interview isn’t the smartest move – especially if you want the job. Taking your shoes off while you’re in the hot seat or asking, “What company is this … Continue reading
Did Greg Smith Commit Career Suicide? (Audley Swain)
When Greg Smith decided to write a scathing op-ed piece that ran in the New York Times yesterday, blasting his employer, Goldman Sachs, for sacrificing its clients’ best interest in favour of maximum profits, he violated a cardinal rule of … Continue reading
Tip for graduates in the jobs market. (Sonia Hickey)
Many soon-to-be graduates are right now in the midst of applying for graduate programs and employment. The interview process for these can be daunting for anyone who’s previous experience of interviews has been as simple as checking that they can … Continue reading
Things to avoid in Interviews.
Poor handshake. Talking too much. Talking negatively about current or past employers/managers. Showing up late or too early. Treating the receptionist rudely. Asking about benefits, vacation time or salary. Not preparing for the interview. Verbal ticks. Not enough/too much eye … Continue reading
