How to properly research the job without tying yourself up in knots
Q: I am preparing for an upcoming job interview. I won’t tell you a word of a lie, this job means a great deal to me. It would put me two steps further up the ladder than I could feasibly have expected at this stage in my career. I have a strong chance because I […]
Thinking through your upcoming interview
Building on last week’s column on typical interview queries, here is another set of scenarios I regularly encounter when working with my clients, writes Deirdre May, Career Coach, Slí Nua Careers. Q: When I am being interviewed by multiple interviewers at once, who should I look at when asked a question? A: This question harks […]
Typical questions that candidates worry about
This week, I have compiled a list of typical questions our coaches often get asked by candidates, and the answers we typically give, writes Deirdre May, Career Coach, Slí Nua Careers. Q: What clothes should I wear to my interview? A: Even if it’s online, you should dress to impress. Even if the job […]
Close run thing can lead to a better future
Q: I did not get the job, unfortunately. I was very disappointed. I really gave it a great shot over the three interviews, one of which included a presentation about what I would do in the role. However, they told me I was pipped at the post by a very strong – but marginally better […]
Technical questions left me flummoxed
Q: The interview just got away from me. They started off by asking five technical questions. Four of them were on topics that I wouldn’t know just at the drop of a hat, but would figure out on a job very quickly. The fifth one I knew and I blurted out an unconvincing answer. At […]
How to make the third interview pay
Q: I’m in for the third interview on Tuesday next. The process has gone on for about two months. It’s a high profile position and a crucial appointment for the organisation, but, at this stage, I’m wondering what more I can offer. I’ve thrown everything at it already. (DL, email). A: You’ve no option now […]
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VIDEO: What if canvassing would disqualify?
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VIDEO: How to handle nerves before a job interview
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