February 5, 2026
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How to answer the interview question – How do you manage conflict?

Most people I coach find this question particularly challenging. They assume that the interviewer is looking for an example of a highly charged situation where there’s a complete breakdown of a relationship. Relax, your examples don’t need to have Hollywood style plots and drama. The key to answering this question well is simply replacing the world conflict with disagreement.  
February 1, 2026
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3 Tips to Overcome Interview Nerves

Anxiety and fear of interviews is a common problem. As a business coach, I have worked with clients whose fear has crippled their career development and earning potential. My clients are very capable and know their anxiety is irrational but sometimes that’s not enough. It takes time and effort to understand and overcome such emotions but all is possible with the right help.
January 13, 2026
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5 Top Tips to Succeed in Cadet Pilot Interviews

5 Top Tips to Succeed in Cadet Pilot Interviews I recently had the opportunity to speak at a conference in Trinity College Dublin, where I was asked about the key qualities needed to become a successful pilot. Airlines interview hundreds of candidates for their cadetship programs, but only 3% make […]
January 12, 2026
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How to Succeed in AI Interviews: Tips for Navigating the New Reality

AI is transforming the job search process, and candidates need to adapt to stay competitive. The hiring process is becoming faster, smarter, and more efficient, with companies like Unilever leading the way. Unilever processes 1.8 million job applications annually to fill over 30,000 positions. How do they manage this volume? […]
January 11, 2026
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Second Interviews

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.
January 1, 2026
Tips for Competency Interviews
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What do employers look for in competency interviews?

Competency questions are still hugely popular and form part of most interviews. Whilst recent research has questioned their value in predicting success in fast moving environments (Harvard Business Review Feb 10th 2016), you’d be well advised to anticipate competency questions and have examples to hand.Here’s a few things to consider in the lead up to your interview: Be strategic with your examples:Review the last 5 years in your job, identify your biggest wins and build your examples around them. Choose examples that most closely align with your target role. For promotion interviews, try to choose examples where you’ve already “acted up” in your role – eg where you’ve deputised for your manager or taken a lead role in a project.
December 22, 2025
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HST Interviews: 5 Proven Tips for Doctors

How to Succeed at HST Interviews: 5 Expert Tips for Doctors You’ve chosen your specialty. You’ve put in the years of training. Now you’re facing the final hurdle on the journey to becoming a consultant: the Higher Specialist Training (HST) interview. These interviews are highly competitive, tightly timed, and designed […]
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