You did it – now claim it
Q: I realise from reading your column and various other sources that in a job interview I must tell stories […]
Shrink the distance to exercise remote control
Q: I am moving from a ‘bricks and mortar’ working life to a remote one – well, that’s the plan, […]
Break the ice, not their will to live
The question “can you talk us through your career to date?” is often used as an icebreaker. However, many candidates […]
Time your run in recorded interviews
Recorded video interviews are becoming more popular, and, in fact, publicjobs.ie has recently started using this method for some screening […]
‘How did you prepare for this interview’
Q: In a recent job interview, I was asked a very unusual question: ‘how did you prepare for this interview?’ […]
Speak for yourself
In an interview, there’s a subtle dance between being sure of your skills and coming across as arrogant, writes Liam […]
Hand talkers, plough on
The greatest moment in an interview training session is when the client starts to talk with their hands, writes Liam […]
Why ‘why’ is crucial in an interview
The unspoken question in a job interview is “why?”. The story you’re telling, the example you’re illustrating, should not just […]
Dealing with competency-based probe
In competency-based interviews, you tell stories about things you have done. The purpose is to demonstrate a particular competency – […]
A strong aversion to the weakness question
Q: “I haven’t done an interview in years. How do they even work these days? The last time I did […]