How to show you meet challenges head-on by Angela Tjalsma November 18, 2021 Q: In the job interview, they asked me what challenges I find most difficult in my current role. To be honest, while my job is tricky and at times challenging, there's nothing in it that I really struggle to do.…
How to keep your eyes on the prize in short-term role by Angela Tjalsma March 31, 2022 Q: I’ve been offered six months in a company where I would really like to build a long-term career. It is a temporary, short-term role with a September project deadline. Once the project's over, I’ll be gone. Any tips for…
How to strike the right tone in community work interview by Angela Tjalsma March 3, 2023 Q: My friend is going for an interview in a fortnight as a community development worker with a youth organisation. The role will involve helping young people growing up in difficult circumstances to get involved in activities such as sport,…
How to prove you’re not over the hill by Angela Tjalsma June 17, 2022 Q: I recently retired after working in the same company for 34 years. During that time, I built up good experience in office management was highly regarded by my employers. I am 61 years of age. I feel I have…
