How to prove you’re not over the hill
Q: I recently retired after working in the same company for 34 years. During that time, I built up good […]
How to avoid complacency in a job interview
Q: I’m going for a job in-house and all the indications are that I am the hot favourite. I have […]
How a candidate put me on the spot
Q: I’m not the usual potential employee type who sends a question in to you – in fact, I am […]
Go strong on what matters to them at interview
Q: How do I identify my strengths? I’ve an interview coming up and I don’t know where to start. (SD, […]
Why rushing into the money question could knock you off course
Q: Can I ask about money in the first phone call/interview? (DR, email). A: Yes, you can, but I would […]
Choose your referee carefully to maximise job chances
Q: I am down to the final three for a job and I think I might be about to get […]
Five common errors to avoid in a job interview
Q: I am working with a group in their 30’s and 40’s who have been out of the workplace for […]
Thinking on your feet can be crucial in a job interview
Q: In a recent job interview the panel asked a scenario question: “what would you do if somebody turned up […]
What to do when you hit ‘the black ice’ in a job interview
Q: I froze in the job interview. There is no other word for it. I was going great guns until […]
Face-to-face or Zoom interview – which is better?
Q: Now that COVID-19 restrictions are fast vanishing, what would your preference be for interviews in the long If you […]