Interviews

You’ve researched the company, found out what kind of interview questions they will be using and have prepared some competency/strength-based answers with examples from your experience. You may have taken all the practical steps you can, such as testing your...

With thanks to Edwin Starr; “Contact” (20th Century Fox Records 1978) Q. What do a classic 1970s disco hit and the latest Artificial Intelligence-led recruitment systems have in common?A. They both emphasise the importance of eye contact in building relationships...

So you’re preparing for an online or video interview. You know you’ve got to come up with a good range of examples of experience which demonstrate the transferable skills the job ad is asking for. You’re confident about using the...

In appointments I meet many students who are wondering about how to show motivation in an interview, how to convey that they are interested in that particular organisation above any other. You may have shown some motivation in a cover...

In recent weeks I have had a few students being worried about virtual interviews, especially those which are pre-recorded, or online networking with employers,  and how to develop rapport through a webcam. Some feel the challenge is to connect with...

I've talked to quite a few people recently who've said they find it really hard to 'sell themselves' in applications and interviews, so I thought I'd share a few thoughts on what this actually means and some tips for making...