Interview questions: "What’s Your Biggest Weakness?" In our fast-paced, technology-swamped and social-media-regulated world, interviews with prospective employers can be even more daunting than in the past. When many calculate their personal success on the number of ‘likes’ their Facebook posts … [Read more...]
Tips on company research for job interview preparation
Congratulations, your CV has got you the interview. Next comes the more challenging part. What do you prepare for the interview itself? Of course, there's the “which outfit” and “what route” questions to answer but they are the simpler ones. The harder aspects of preparation are research on … [Read more...]
The 30-60-90-day plan to present at interview
If you want to make the best impression at an interview you need to create a 30-60-90-day plan as part of your preparation. Having a robust 30-60-90-day plan will not only help you gain a job offer but also support you through the transition period once you are in the role. A 30-60-90-day strategy … [Read more...]
Interview questions to prepare for
Hooray, you have been invited to an interview, now to prepare answers to interview questions. You know you will be asked a range of interview questions, and of course most of them will be based on your work experience and qualifications, so the preparation is standard. However, have you thought … [Read more...]
Job interviews
We all know that job searching is all about getting to the interview stage and, at that time, demonstrating you have the skills knowledge and expertise to do the job you are applying for. Job searching is a skill in itself but having been successful in achieving an interview, how do you ensure that … [Read more...]
Your personal USP for your next job
Job searching is a job in itself and once you have the strategy, then you can make a start on your CV and applications. First and foremost is working out your USP. Your unique selling point. From the moment you decide to look for another job you need to be responsible for marketing. You will be … [Read more...]
What do you need to find out about before the interview
One of the most important skills in the job search process is your interview skills. It's a great art to interview successfully and practice will make perfect. Interview preparation Reread the job specifications and your application/CV. Is this really the job you are aiming for. If it is … [Read more...]
Networking ‘netiquette’
Networking is an essential skill. It's a skill that encompasses communication, organisation and creative skills. The aim of networking can be different depending on your personal circumstances. For a new business owner, it's important to network to spread the word and use networking as part of … [Read more...]
Job Seeker: Question Time
As a job seeker you need to be prepared to answer a range of different interview questions on numerous topics. Interviewers want to find out whether you as the job seeker have the ability, knowledge and motivation to fit into their organisation and make a valid contribution so the topics you'll … [Read more...]
Interview over, what next?
Imagine this, you have just left the interview. You are pretty sure it went well. You are keen to talk more to the recruiter and negotiate if at all possible. You are really interested in this job and are determined to capitalise on the interview. What should you do next? There are a couple … [Read more...]
