Group interviews can be a daunting experience. Even if you are happy in a one-on-one setting, group interviews often present extra challenges that can catch candidates out. Group interviews are becoming more and more common in the corporate world and employers are using them more frequently. Group interviews often give employers an insight to […]
A guy who shows up to interview for an hourly wage job at a garage in a suit and tie doesn’t look like someone who understands the culture of that workplace or who’s going to stick around for long — he’s clearly got his mind on bigger and better positions. Below we walk you through […]
You’ve nothing to fear but fear itself. It’s natural to feel a bit nervous when you’re going for a job interview. It’s like going to the dentist. Or waiting in the security line in the airport, even though you’ve nothing to hide and you’re not exactly on Interpol’s “most wanted” list. It doesn’t have to […]
The task of trying to source new employment can be a really challenging time in a persons life. It can be a very daunting experience, from submitting your CV to phone interviews to face to face interviews and of course the dreaded rejection. Unless of course you are one of the lucky people that […]
Some skills you may acquire throughout your professional career are tailored to specific roles or perhaps are specific to certain companies. While other skills developed can be implemented in every role and every organisation. Transferable skills are developed throughout your professional career. It’s important to note your transferable skills and how you can develop […]
No matter how many job interviews you go on, it’s just one of those things that does not get easier. You are meeting new people, trying to sell yourself, your skill set and make good impressions. It seems like there is a hundred things going through your mind yet you need to remain upbeat and […]
When attending an interview, as humans we tend to concentrate and focus solely on what we should do. We never really pay much attention to the things that we should not do. We have already outlined a short article on Simple Tips to Interview Success but today we wanted to address a different topic. Some […]
Research has shown that candidates are driving the hiring process, so the responsibility is on the companies to make it a positive experience. Studies indicate a positive recruitment experience motivates 97% of candidates to refer other candidates with over 50% of them likely to share their positive experiences with people they may know through social […]
In a job interview nobody knows exactly what questions an employer might ask a potential candidate. However, in saying that there are trends that appear in every list of ‘most common interview questions’. We have analysed some of these lists and created five different categories of questions. In order to help you get the […]
Writing a good CV can be one of the most challenging aspects of looking for a job. Recruiters receive dozens, even hundreds of CVs. You want your CV to end up at the top of the pile not the bottom. Most employers spend a matter of seconds scanning through a candidates CV before tossing […]
What technical topics should you be prepared to address? Before you dig into the technical topics you may be asked about during your interview, connect with your recruiting point of contact to understand the subjects/skills you’ll most likely be discussing and demonstrating. In general, the technical interviews typically require you to perform coding and system […]