Interview

KILLER WAYS TO ANSWER THESE SIMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

What motivates you? What gets you up in the morning? What makes you uncomfortable? These are all simple interview questions that a company will ask you to establish if you would fit in. Even the best companies to work for have cultures that some might find difficult to work in so these questions are really […]

COMPANY-RELATED QUESTIONS

Why are you interested in working for us? Try to answer this question by thinking like an employer, not an employee. Think about interests that the company has, any goals you know they’re working towards or the values that they have Who are our competitors? This a basic research question. You should always know the […]

HOW TO WRITE A CV

What is a CV? A CV is a document used when applying for jobs. Through this, you can summarise your education, skills and experience which allows you to sell your abilities to potential employers. How long should a CV be? Generally, a CV should be no longer than two sides of A4. However, there are […]

HOW TO WRITE A RESIGNATION LETTER

It’s always tricky to know how to hand in your notice, even if you’ve moved jobs previously. When leaving a company, don’t burn bridges or leave under a cloud. Maintaining a positive relationship with previous employers could help you in the long run. In this post, we’ll cover how to leave while maintaining your positive […]

LEADERSHIP QUESTIONS AND HOW TO ANSWER THEM

What would your direct reports say about you? If you’ve line managed employees before, this is where you can give an example of what you did well. You could also include when you learned and improved based on their feedback to showcase your skills. What would your direct reports say about you? If you’ve line […]

HOW TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION WHEN TALKING ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS

When an interviewer asks you about your hobbies and interests, they’re looking to see if you’ll fit into their current team. Some companies do monthly team outings which could tie into your interests so it’s important to them that they have an understanding of your personality. Asking what are your hobbies and interests are usually […]

YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE EASY TIPS FOR TALKING ABOUT STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

What are your strengths and weaknesses? It’s a question that’s commonly asked in interviews but often stumps people. While it’s got such a wide variety of potential answers, it’s very possible that you’ll feel your answer doesn’t compare. Googling ‘what is your greatest weakness answer samples’ isn’t going to help you on this one, you’re […]

THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR PROFESSIONAL CAREER ASPIRATIONS AT AN INTERVIEW

Not everyone has a career plan. In fact, a lot of us are just figuring things out as we go along. However, employers will be interested in learning about your career aspirations in an interview so it’s important you think about this beforehand. Before going for a job interview, it’s a good idea to research […]

YOU NEED TO KNOW THESE USEFUL TIPS WHEN YOU ANSWER OPENING INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Interview questions that are asked to start of an interview are usually general interview questions that give the interviewer(s) an understanding of your circumstances both in and out of work. Opening interview questions are more surface level than the tell me about yourself questions that you’ll get asked to get an understanding of your background, […]

YOU NEED TO KNOW OUR ADVICE FOR ANSWERING EXPERIENCE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

When discussing your background and experience in an interview, you might be expecting attention to detail interview questions or competency based interview questions. You might be surprised to find that you can incorporate these questions into your answers to the questions we’re going to talk you through below. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking ‘How […]

COMMON INTERVIEW QUESTIONS AND HOW TO SMASH THEM

In this blog post we’ll go through some common interview questions and answers. These are asked at most interviews and the chances are that at least one of these will crop up in yours. They’re general interview questions which give interviewers a lot of information about you and your current circumstances. These classic interview questions […]

HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN INTERVIEW IN 5 EASY STEPS

A lot of nerves and anxiety is not knowing what to expect. The more prepared you are, the more confident you’ll feel. Some common ways to prepare for an interview are: Interview questions You can research common interview questions (or read our blog post here) to find out what you might be asked during an […]

EASY WAYS TO RESEARCH EFFECTIVELY FOR AN INTERVIEW

The key to a successful interview is knowing your information. The last thing you want to do is have really good answers prepared and then fall down on not doing your research. Here are some ways that you can smash your interview research: Research the company Researching the company is really important for an interview. […]

WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR MIND IN AN INTERVIEW AND HOW TO MAKE IT YOUR SUPER POWER

Interview nerves are the worst. Anyone who struggles with interview nerves will be able to tell you this. Sometimes these nerves can mean that we’re not performing at our best or stumbling over our words which doesn’t leave the best impression when first meeting a prospective employer. So many people feel pre-interview nerves and, unfortunately, […]