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6 Questions You Should Ask in an Interview
04/09/2020
These are the best interview questions to ask to show how committed you are to the process and to help you make an informed decision about the role. -
The STAR Interview Technique - How to Use it
18/07/2020
The STAR interview technique will help you answer competency-based questions in a clear, structured way and make sure you include all the key details. -
How to Excel in a Competency-Based Interview
16/07/2020
Competency-based interviews are very popular among hiring managers, so it’s important you know what to expect and how to excel. -
Getting an interview is tough in today’s competitive job market. With more people applying for each job than ever before, it’s vital that you stand out from the crowd. Doing extensive research on the company you have been offered an interview for is essential to help make you the top candidate.
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How to handle interview nerves
05/07/2016
For many of us, that initial excitement of getting a job interview is short-lived. The nerves kick in, you start to panic.. -
Get ahead of the pack by preparing confident responses to these questions in advance
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How to master body language in an interview
17/12/2015
Exude confidence, contain your nerves and demonstrate positivity with these tips -
Tips for the telephone interview
11/04/2011
To impress over the line, you need to be as enthusiastic and prepared as you would be face-to-face. Helen Menhenett reveals how it's done. -
When it comes to job interviews, practice makes perfect. Find out how role playing can make you sound more confident and professional
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How to tell your career stories
18/02/2011
Research confirms the importance of narrative in job applications and interviews. Learn how to tell career stories to increase your chances of landing a job -
Here we will look at how to survive the initial rejection and then to understand why this happened and how to move forward.
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10 things not to say in a job interview
10/10/2017
With many job hunters struggling to even get an interview, it would be doubly frustrating to throw the opportunity with an ill-chosen comment. -
Showing self-awareness and rehearsing stories which show your skills can help you stand out in an interview
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There are certain interview questions you're bound to be asked, and you need to be prepared. Jenna Allcock shares her tips on how to give the right impression with your answer
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Strengths-based questioning discovers your interests so recruiters know their job vacancy will suit you. Hannah Friend explores the new approach and how best to prepare
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Top tips for Skype interviews
21/01/2014
While there's no need to worry about finding the office, Skype interviews can bring a whole host of other potential disasters. Here's how to make the right impression -
It's not just what you say at job interviews, it's how you say it. Here's our guide to sending out the right message
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Good preparation is essential to a successful job interview. Here's our guide to the basics you'll need to cover to plan and practise your performance
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What the experts don't tell you about interviewing.
09/08/2011
Interviews in the private sector vary from the well-planned assessment day, with group tasks and a panel interview, to a more hurried, informal chat with your potential line manager. Watch out for unpredictable factors that can influence the outcome.