Recent graduates and other job-seekers know how difficult it can be to land interviews for the roles they covet most. Getting your foot in the door is hard enough; especially during challenging economic times, so once inside it’s important to make the most of your interview. Individual job roles require particular skill-sets, so interview styles…
Finding a job in a foreign country is a difficult task, not only are there often issues with the language barrier but in tough economic times such as now in the UK there is increased pressure on companies to hire existing nationals. It does however also work in the job seekers favour as businesses feel…
When you first meet a potential employer in an interview setting, there is one factor you will be assessed on which will contribute to their final decision – to hire, or not to hire. The question: ‘What shall I wear to my job interview?’ has passed so many lips and crossed so many minds –…
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ll know that young people have been hit by historic levels of unemployment since the recession. The unemployment rate (the proportion of the economically active population who are unemployed) for 16-24 year olds was 20.0% at the end of 2013. One area that may be key to young…
Many people have been put off careers in property because of the financial crisis that began around 6 or 7 years ago. A lot of people lost a lot of money and the banks really shut down when it came to giving out mortgages but times are changing again, things are getting better and with new…
Telephone interviews are becoming more and more common, not only with recruiters but also prospective employers. Here are our top tips on how to prepare for one. Be sure to ask for the interviewer’s email details so that you can write to them after the interview to reiterate your interest in the role, outline key…
It’s coming to the end of the interview, you’re sweating, you’re drained, you’re fed up with the sound of your own voice and then you’re asked, “have you got any questions”? Every part of your body is screaming “no thank you” but its important that you ask some, just not the wrong ones. Chose…
Killer question – What is your understanding of the role and how do you know it’s the right role for you? When you’re asked this question during an interview, your interviewer is encouraging you to talk about the role. What they want to know is if it’s going to give you the right level of…
There are 4 types of interview questions you’re likely to encounter. If you can recognise them, you’ll be able to answer them more effectively. Let’s start with General capability questions which are asked so the interviewer can learn about your skills and achievements. For free download of many more examples of the four types of…
This is the most frequently asked question in interviews and getting it wrong can be lethal. There’s no guarantee you’ll be interviewed by a great interviewer. Some people are brilliant at their jobs but lousy interviewers! Often they dread it more than you. So this format gives you the opportunity to tell…
These are two of the most difficult to answer interview questions without feeling like a salesman or like you’re telling the employer why not to hire you. Once you know how to make the most of this question your confidence will soar. By answering this in the right way you will have a better…
[This guest post was written by Jonathan Lewis] Even the best business idea or project needs a unique and memorable presentation to grab the attention and sympathy of your target audience. In the past companies relied on experienced speakers for this purpose but today people often deliver their own presentations. Although it can seem easy…
There are 4 types of interview questions you’re likely to encounter. If you can recognise them, you’ll be able to answer them more effectively. Let’s start with General capability questions which are asked so the interviewer can learn about your skills and achievements. For free download of many more examples of the four…
As a new graduate, you may think having a Linkedin profile is irrelevant and of no use to you. Research shows that 90% of the top 100 companies use Linkedin along with other social media outlets when looking to hire new staff. It is also one the first places recruiters go to when looking for…
The Times Higher Education University rankings 2013-2014 have been published today and with them come stark warnings for British universities. Whilst Oxford and Cambridge have managed to stay in the top 10, many UK universities have slipped down the rankings. The universities of Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, Sheffield, Warwick, Southampton, Nottingham and Newcastle; all Russell Group…
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