October 6, 2025
what do you know about this company
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How to answer the interview question – What do you know about this company?

This is a very popular interview question and when answered well is a great way to mark you out from other job applicants.  Employers are interested in establishing what you know about their company as it helps them determine:How interested you are in working for the company. Making the wrong decision reflects very poorly on a recruitment manager and they will do everything possible to minimise this risk.   By showing a genuine interest in the company, you will position yourself as a credible applicant with a desire to succeed, fit in and develop with the role. Your commercial awareness. By demonstrating in interview that you have extensively researched the company and have taken the time to understand their positioning in the marketplace, their key business drivers and the commercial pressures they face – you will show your ability to think outside the box and the value added you are bringing to the organisation.
October 6, 2025
Interview Tip, What is your greatest weakness
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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.
October 6, 2025
Overcoming Interview Nerves
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4 strategies to manage interview anxiety

Sweaty palms, racing heart, blood pumping through the veins.  Only 60 minutes to prove yourself and wipe the competition to the floor. Winner takes all, no prizes for runners up.  These days, interviews are a fraught process, brutally competitive and require nerves of steel. Many of these emotions are also experienced by athletes before entering a big competition.     Sports psychologists have been employed by world class athletes since the1988 Olympics, to help them manage the intense pressure that comes with competing in world championships.    In this article we will look at some of the mental exercises used by elite athletes to ensure they excel in their field and win that coveted gold medal.
October 5, 2025
Stand out at Interview
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3 ways to stand out in your next executive interview

Throughout my career I’ve worked in partnership with hiring managers to ensure they attract and retain the best talent. In the past five years in executive interviews there’s been an increased emphasis on soft skills, with particular attention being paid to three focus areas. What are those skills? Influencing, learning agility and emotional intelligence.In this article, I’ll explore why these qualities are important and guide you on how to weave them into the interview process.
October 5, 2025
What are behavioural competency questions?
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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.
October 4, 2025
5 tips for telephone interviews
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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
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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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