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Salary Negotiation
Women in Leadership, Interviewing for Executives, Popular Interview Questions, Re-energise your job search

Salary Negotiation when you get a job offer- 4 tips

Negotiating salary is an exercise that many people find uncomfortable, even in a buoyant market.  It is worthwhile remembering that regardless of the economic climate, good candidates are always hard to find.  An employer is looking for a specific combination of qualities – relevant work experience, technical and IT skills, cultural fit, ability to fit in with the team – so when they identify their preferred candidate they are usually willing to negotiate on salary.  With this in mind, how can you increase your influence at the negotiating table?

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Second Interviews
Interviewing for Executives, Selected Interview Categories - From Virtual Interviews to Promotional Interviews

How to Succeed at Second Interviews

  • Laura-McGrath
  • October 3, 2023

In our previous article we discussed the main reasons why people fail to secure a job offer and suggested focusing on three main areas to heighten chances of success.

In this article we will concentrate on guiding you through the second interview process.   As with the first interview, preparation is the key to success.  There are some subtle differences, however, between the first and second interview and it is worth highlighting these to help you in your preparation.

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Teamwork
Popular Interview Questions, Competency Questions

How to answer the Teamwork competency interview question

Why do employers value team work?

In a recent survey, teamwork and communication skills ranked amongst the top five qualities sought by employers.  Many companies are now focusing on team building as a way to differentiate themselves from their competitors in the belief that it will positively impact their bottom line.  They recognise that team work brings about synergy – “the sum of the parts being greater than the whole” and if implemented correctly, teambuilding can make a company more productive, increase staff morale and foster innovation. 

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Top Five Interview Mistakes
Why wasn't I successful?, Re-energise your job search, Ten Reasons to Use an Interview Coach

Top 3 Interview Mistakes

Being told that you were unsuccessful in interview is a brutal blow but it is important to view each interview as a learning experience, quickly identify where you fell down and make the necessary changes to ensure that next time round you get over the line. To help you critically assess your performance, I have outlined below the five most common interview mistakes.

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What your body language says about you.
Graduates, Why wasn't I successful?

What your body language says about you in job interviews

Pictures speak louder than words…………………This is particularly true in an interview situation where body language plays a significant factor in determining whether an employer sees you as a trustworthy, confident, capable individual who has a future with their company.  Interestingly, research has shown that words by themselves account for only 7% of the impact of your message, a hefty 38% of the message is transmitted by tone of voice and the remaining 55% is communicated by body language.

As most of us have no idea how we are perceived by other people we underestimate the significance of non verbal forms of communication and how it can lessen the impact on what we are saying.  I have highlighted below, the four most common pitfalls for interviewees. By modifying your behaviour in these areas, you will dramatically increase your interview performance and your ability to influence the final outcome.

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Interview Questions on Communications Skills
Graduates, Women in Leadership, Interviewing for Executives, Popular Interview Questions, Competency Questions

Interview Questions and answers on Communication Skills and Dealing with Conflict

Once an employer is satisfied that you can do the job, they will focus their attention on your communication skills.  Specifically they’ll want to know how you’ll interact with colleagues/ senior management /customers, how skilled you are at resolving conflict and how adept you are in the art of negotiation.  By anticipating questions that will be asked, you can prepare examples that show your competency in these areas and prove that you are a great fit for the role.

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Behavioural Competency questions
Competency Questions

What are Behavioural/Competency Questions?

Behavioural interviews (also known as competency based interviews) are becoming increasingly popular in the contemporary recruitment process.  They are regularly used by Multinationals and the public sector and are seen to be a good predictor of future employee success.  As many “traditional” interviews have also started incorporating behavioural questions into their structure, it is important to be fully prepared for this style of questioning – to both understand what is being asked and how best to present your answers.

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Telephone Interviews
Selected Interview Categories - From Virtual Interviews to Promotional Interviews

Telephone Interviews – 5 Tips for Success

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.

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Body language, passion in interviews
Why wasn't I successful?, Re-energise your job search

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.

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