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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

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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Funny Interview Moments
Funny Interview Moments

Funny Interview Moments

  • Laura-McGrath
  • November 13, 2022

Humour and interviews do not often go hand in hand.  But in the spirit of the New Year, we would like to share some amusing interview moments with you to help you start your job search on a happy note……………

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Graduate Interviews
Graduates

Graduate Interviews

  • Laura-McGrath
  • November 13, 2022

Recently graduated? Looking to get your first step on the career ladder? As there is always high interest in the best companies, graduates need to sharpen up their interview skills to give themselves the best possible chance of beating off the competition and securing a job offer.

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What are your strengths?
Graduates, Popular Interview Questions

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. 

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What is your greatest weakness?
Graduates, Popular Interview Questions

How to answer the interview question “What is your Greatest Weakness?”

Why is this question asked?

Like so many people, I used to cringe when asked this question and wondered how it could add value to the interview process.  After all, nobody in their right mind admits weaknesses in interview – do they?

Interestingly, an employer can learn quite a lot by asking this question. Many times their interest does not lie in identifying the actual weakness…instead they want to see how self aware you are, if you are happy to maintain the status quo or if you are constantly looking for opportunities to learn and develop.

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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 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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Interviewing for Introverts
Why wasn't I successful?

Interviewing 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.

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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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Top Tips for Mums returning to the Workplace
Women in Leadership, Re-energise your job search

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?

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Tell me about yourself.
Popular Interview Questions

How to answer the interview question “Tell me about yourself”

This is a hugely popular interview question and at first glance looks little more than an “ice breaker”. In reality it’s probably one of the more challenging questions asked as it’s not immediately obvious what the interviewer is looking for. What do you focus on – your professional or personal life? How much detail should you give? How long should your answer be?

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