April 29, 2025
Even if this question isn’t specifically asked in the interview, it will be the elephant in the room. With this in mind, what do you need to consider when answering the question “where do you see yourself in five years’ time?”
April 28, 2025
In 1918 Irish women got the right to vote. 1973 heralded the abolition of the marriage bar; 1977 saw the introduction of the Employment Equality Act. Girls now consistently outshine boys across the globe in exam results. Having made so much progress, why are women still underrepresented in political circles and the upper echelons of business?
April 28, 2025
In order to get back into the job market after a career break, many people are applying for roles that don’t require their level of experience and qualifications. In this situation, how do you avoid running the risk of being overlooked in the recruitment process and rejected on the basis of being overqualified? The following 5 tips should help:
April 28, 2025
It’s not uncommon for many of us, including doctors, to feel uneasy about shining a light on our own strengths and accomplishments. However, when going for a medical consultant position, it’s essential to confidently express why you are the ideal candidate for the role. Biggest mistakes made in medical consultant […]
April 28, 2025
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.
April 1, 2025
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 […]
April 1, 2025
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? […]
April 1, 2025
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.