How to recover from a bad interview by Angela Tjalsma November 18, 2022 Q: I did a bad interview – there’s no other way of saying it. I didn’t need to wait for the inevitable PFO letter to know that I had gone down in a ball of flames. I was so hopeful…
Actions you took are at the heart of the START method by Angela Tjalsma January 12, 2022 This is the third in our series of five columns explaining the START answering method that candidates find useful in competency-based job interviews. Typical competency-based questions start with ‘tell me about a time when you [were asked to lead an…
Don’t know about the company? Game over, ball burst by Angela Tjalsma August 4, 2022 Q: In my last job interview, I really struggled when they asked me what I knew about the company. The truth is that I have been going through a never-ending round of interviews since leaving college and I almost didn't…
Interview panel really put me through my paces by Angela Tjalsma February 17, 2022 Q: I did the second interview for a company last week. The interview panel asked me to deliver a presentation on my ideas for the role. It was tricky because I don’t work in the company and the sector is…
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…
