How to get ahead in the race for ‘the big job’
Q: The big job – and I mean ‘the big job’ – has come up in my company. About six people are now chomping at the bit. I’m one of those chompers. It will be advertised externally too, and some good candidates will come around sniffing. How can I gain an edge? I’d love […]
Why you shouldn’t aim for perfection in job interviews
Q: I have already done two mock interviews for an upcoming job. In both cases, I got friends of mine who work in the same general field – business management – to put me through my paces. While both were adamant that I did well, I know I forgot to give some good information on […]
Assessing your interview performance so that you do even better next time
Q: I have suffered a few setbacks on the job interview front of late. To be honest, I thought I had done a particularly good interview last time out, but I still didn’t get the job. They gave me the usual guff about there being a better candidate, you did well etc., but at this […]
Make them want you with a sparkling presentation
Q: I have been asked to give a ten-minute presentation as the start of the second interview for the job. I have never done anything like this before. It’s an online interview, just to complicate matters. Any tips? (FG, email.) A: The beauty of a presentation as part of a job interview is that it […]
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 […]
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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