October 4, 2025
5 tips for telephone interviews

Telephone Interviews – Dos and Don’ts

Many multinational companies use telephone interviews as an initial screening tool when hiring candidates.  From their point of view it’s a quick, cheap way of assessing candidate suitability and finding out if they’ll fit the company culture. There are some crucial differences between telephone and face to face interviews and understanding these will help you get through to the next stage.
September 1, 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?
September 1, 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 […]
August 12, 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.
August 12, 2025
Tips for Introverts at Interview

Job Interview Tips for Introverts

In a world where extrovert qualities are extolled, and society rewards those who are gregarious, dominant and comfortable in the spotlight; how can those of a quieter, more reflective disposition make an impact in interview and secure their career advancement.