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…
Three job interview tips that will stand you in good stead by Angela Tjalsma February 25, 2021 All that build-up; the worrying if you have done the right preparation; the self-doubt as you contemplate the magnificence of other (often imagined) candidates; the self-consciousness on the day; and then lights, camera, action and it’s all over before you…
Ten signs you’ve almost certainly done a good interview by Angela Tjalsma April 8, 2021 You’ve got the interview panel talking too. People like to talk. If our answers are prompting or stimulating them to talk, that’s nearly always a good sign. You’ve got them thinking. Don’t be afraid to ask them a question. You…
Typical questions that candidates worry about by Angela Tjalsma May 13, 2021 This week, I have compiled a list of typical questions our coaches often get asked by candidates, and the answers we typically give, writes Mary O’Brien-Killeen, Career Coach, Slí Nua Careers. Q: What clothes should I wear to my…
