January 24, 2025

Mastering the Higher Specialist Training (HST) Interview

Mastering the Higher Specialist Training (HST) Interview The Higher Specialist Training (and indeed Basic Specialist Training) interviews are uniquely challenging. With a brief window of just 15 to 20 minutes, you must demonstrate to the interview board why you deserve a place in this highly competitive training program. To help […]
January 16, 2025
Interview Tips for Mums returning to work

Top Interview Tips for Mums returning to the Workplace

Increasing numbers of women are now returning to the workforce after taking a career break to rear their families.  Whether it is through financial necessity or simply wanting to challenge themselves and develop new skills, returning to the workforce after an absence can be tricky. So what steps can you take to get back on the career ladder?
January 16, 2025
Ethics interview question

How to answer an interview question on ethics

How to answer an interview question on ethics. In today’s business landscape, reputation holds immense power when it comes to achieving success. A solid reputation sways customer loyalty, instills investor confidence, and impacts share prices. Stakeholders now place greater emphasis on trust, transparency, and ethical governance, and ESG considerations are […]
January 15, 2025
How to inject passion into your job interview.

How to inject passion into your job interview

“One person with passion is better than forty people merely interested.” E M Forster, novelist.Passion is a powerful force which allows us to perform at our best and achieve what we never thought was possible. It’s no wonder employers look for it in interviews.In my career as an executive coach, I’ve found that many of my clients struggle to show this side of their personality. Yet tapping into your energy flow is really important, as it builds a strong rapport with the hiring manager and influences key decisions in your favour.
January 15, 2025
What are your strengths?

How to answer the interview question – “What are your strengths?”

Although it is impossible to anticipate every interview question– being asked to describe your strengths is an old favourite and should be prepared for. As part of the recruitment process, employers will already have identified the essential qualities required in a prospective employee and by showing that your strengths compliment the job requirements, you will immediately stand out from the crowd.