Job interview advice
Interview preparation
We don't want you to walk into your next interview unprepared, so we've compiled our top job interview tips to help you succeed.
Interviews these days can come in many different shapes and forms. You may have been asked to complete a psychometric test, answer behavioural questions or attend a video job interview. No matter what form your interview process takes our interview tips have got you covered.
Whether you're wondering what to wear to an interview or simply looking for some general information on how best to answer job interview questions, you'll find the answer by downloading our free interview preparation ebook.
Preparing for an interview
Job interview guide
Discover 35 ways to master the art of the interview with Hudson's free eBook on interview preparation. Our ultimate interview preparation guide will help you hone your interviewing skills and increase your odds of receiving a job offer.
Interview questions and answers
One of the most crucial steps to take before any interview is to anticipate common, unusual and behavioural interview questions and think about how to answer them.
Further reading
Job interviews can be challenging and often it's difficult to know how to get ready for one.
Check out our job interview articles to prepare for a successful interview.
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…
Job Interviews: Behavioural 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…
Job Interviews: The 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…
Job Interviews: 7 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…