Confessions of a job interview candidate
This isn’t a question. It is my own personal experience from a job interview I did last week. I hadn’t done one in about six years, and I was nervous beforehand, not least because I really want to escape my current incarceration, sorry, job, writes “Regular Reader, CP”. I tried to avoid putting a lot […]
Gold dust may lurk in your personal achievements
Q: In my CV, should I highlight stuff away from my work – for example, I’ve been part of a community group that has won a few national awards? Or are recruiters really interested in that? (DG, email). A: Recruiters differ and candidates die. My bias tends to be in favour of including items of […]
How CV walk-through can be a winner
Q: At the start of the interview, they asked me to “walk us through your CV”. I probably rambled on. It’s not today or yesterday that I started in the workplace. Eventually they cut me short before I’d even got to my current role. I realised then I’d probably made a hash of it. The […]
How to turn your LinkedIn profile into a digital CV
Q: I have been on LinkedIn for years, but I make poor use of it. I go on there and see lots of activity but I’m never quite sure what I should do. Is there any way that my LinkedIn profile can be transformed to become my digital CV, in effect? I am looking around […]
Seven tips to shine in a recorded job interview
Q: I’ve been called for a job interview in a fortnight’s time. But this is not any ordinary interview: I’m being interviewed by a camera. Yes, it will be recorded, and then judged by someone else and I will then learn my fate. The process is devoid of human interaction. How cold! I’m spooked. Ease […]
Ankica Jurcevic
Ankica Jurčević je Career Coach za tvrtku Sli Nua Careers u Irskoj. Rezervirajte svoj termin OVDJE za pripremu CVa, pisanje prijave za posao, pripremu za intervju za posao i probni intervju za posao.
Should I use a cover letter in job application?
Q: I’m applying for my first job in eleven years – all that time I’ve been happy in my current role, but I’ve started to get itchy feet. I have put a lot of work into fine tuning my CV and am happy with how it portrays me. It’s just short of two pages. My […]
How do I answer ‘tell me about yourself’ without sounding rehearsed?
The “Tell me about yourself” question is a staple of job interviews, offering a chance to showcase your professional story. Here’s how to craft a natural, impactful response. Focus on your career journey Concentrate on your professional milestones rather than personal details. Highlight key moments such as education, experience, and achievements that relate directly to […]
Red flags to watch out for during a job interview
Job interviews are a two-way street: while you’re trying to impress the employer, they are also evaluating whether the company is a good fit for you. Here are some red flags to watch for that could indicate potential problems with the role or organisation. Vague or unclear job description If the interviewer cannot provide a […]
Coping with remote work overload
Q: I’m a member of a remote working team collaborating on a major project – and I’m struggling. It feels like everything has to be scheduled and I never know if people are even concentrating in Zoom meetings. I feel overloaded and I miss being around people. Any tips? (DF, email). A: You raise a […]