Interview

A job interview is an important part of the interview process. It allows for a recruiter to get to the know the candidate one on one and affords a valuable opportunity for both parties to get to know each other. However with the prospect of a job at stake, how do you deliver as a candidate? A good interview can be the deciding factor between whether your application progresses or not so it’s important to be on form in the interview room and command the recruiter's attention whilst knowing...

Do you rate yourself as an influencer? You may not always recognise it but we are always trying to influence other people in some shape or form. Whether that’s in our personal or professional lives, we are almost always trying to influence a situation. Being a good influencer can pay dividends, but how can you become more effective at it? There are various ways we can try to influence people. Trying to force influence almost fails every time. To influence effectively you need to...

Delivering a great interview can be the difference between ultimate job success and failure. Interviews can be daunting prospects, but handled in the right way and conducted with confidence and assertive question answering, you can put yourself on the front foot and stand out from your fellow applicants. Whilst there are a lot of top tips out there for when it comes to interview preparation, what are the most important and what areas of the interview should you focus on? Preparation is everythin...

The CV. It’s a crucial piece of a job application process. A chance for you, the candidate to put across your skills and experience to an employer when applying for a new job and typically a CV is used to whittle down a shortlist of candidates to be interviewed. But what exactly needs to be in a CV and how should you go about writing one? The considered length for a CV is two pages. A CV needs to be concise, to the point and get across the points that you feel are most relevant to the job...

Going for an interview for a new role can be a daunting process and whatever your motive for applying for that job, the pressures of the situation and the pressure you put on yourself all can have an effect on your performance. Whilst it’s ok to be nervous, nerves sometimes are almost desirable as it can demonstrate a passion and a real care to succeed, however, it’s vital that you don’t let these nerves overcome you and end up negatively affecting your prospects. A lot of the...