Job Interviews
How to explain gaps in employment
Many professionals will at some point want or need to take a career break. Often, people’s career break reasons include spending time raising children or caring for an older family member, but sometimes it’s to take a sabbatical and travel, go back to university and re- or upskill, or to pursue a passion project after…
Read MoreBehavioural interview questions: use the STAR method
How to use the STAR method to answer behavioural interview questions Behavioural job interview questions are often the most challenging part of the job interview as there are no obvious right or wrong answers. Through situational interview questions, the hiring manager is looking to find out how you are likely to behave and resolve challenges…
Read MoreThe top interview questions to assess cultural fit
The top questions to ask in an interview to assess your cultural fit. When it comes to job satisfaction, there’s a special ingredient that holds the key to happiness and success in a role: it’s called “cultural fit.” The Harvard Business Review describes cultural fit as the likelihood that someone will reflect and/or be able…
Read More7 most common job interview mistakes
It’s not just nerves that can shake an interview. Classic interview mistakes include acting arrogantly or being overly emotional, talking too much or refusing to answer certain questions. A survey by Generation Success found there are seven “job interview crimes”. Let’s look at them one by one. Turning up late Your car broke down. The…
Read MoreTop job interview tips
Here are a few more do’s and don’ts for being at your best during a job interview Job Interview Do’s: Preparing for a job interview is essential to making a good impression. Employ these handy job interview techniques to win over your interviewer: Plan to arrive on time or a few minutes early. Late arrival…
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