Interview advice
What the experts don’t tell you about interviewing
Interviewing is a flawed science. Not all managers know how to get the best and most relevant information from candidates. Our Job Goddess explains how to work this to your advantage
What not to do in an interview: Lessons from The Apprentice
CV expert Steve Szita advises job seekers what they should and shouldn’t say when they meet their own Lord Sugar at interview
The psychology of interview success
Cognitive behavioural therapist Steve Sheward reveals the top psychological techniques for easing nerves and boosting confidence before attending that all important job interview
How to make the most of your job interview
With a little preparation you can make a good impression with your charm and confidence
What questions to ask at the end of your interview
Job hunters are always being told to ask one or two killer questions in an interview. But what will impress an employer – and what will undo your good work, asks Barbara Oaff
Taking control in the interview
If an interviewer doesn’t ask the right questions, use these strategies to manage the interview and put yourself in the best possible light
How to shine at interview
You need to do more than just show how you meet the basic job requirements if you’re to stand out from other applicants. Help the hiring manager visualise you excelling in the role, by displaying these star performer characteristics Leadership and
The secret to … a successful job interview
Doing well in job interviews is not just about firm handshakes and making eye contact – you have to come prepared too
CV and interview techniques for lost causes
How can you minimise problems on your CV, such as work history gaps, lack of experience, a previous dismissal, or health problems; and demonstrate that you aren’t a risky candidate in the interview?
Interview advice for dummies
I don’t need to be told to smile during a job interview; why do some career sites assume that we’re all idiots?
Common interview questions
The interview is an opportunity for both the company and you to evaluate whether you are a good fit for the job so expect questions relating to your ability, work history, future goals, and whether you fit the company culture
Making the best impression at interview
Despite all the horror stories, interviews aren’t generally too nerve-racking. The key to a good interview is thorough preparation
What the experts don’t tell you about interviewing
Interviewing is a flawed science. Not all managers know how to get the best and most relevant information from candidates. Our Job Goddess explains how to work this to your advantage
The top 10 handshakes
Whether a candidate or an interviewer, we all make assumptions from a handshake. A recent book release called PeopleSavvy claims there are distinct types which can reveal a lot about a person.
Tough talk
Don’t be floored. Don’t be flummoxed. Answer the seven deadly questions without breaking a sweat – courtesy of our guide to surviving the trickiest interrogation.
When job interviews go bad
Surely everybody has an interview disaster story? Or is it just me…
The perfect … interview
Clammy hands, thudding heart, dry mouth – everyone gets unsettled by interviews. But shrug on your best suit, try to conquer your nerves and follow our advice, and you can’t fail to impress, says Jon Bentham
Tips for calming pre-interview nerves
Job interviews are stressful at the best of times, but with so much pressure at the moment to secure a job, when you do get one you want to make the most of the opportunity, writes Emma Thomson
Lethal interview questions
Drying up during an interview is an experience no one is likely to forget. Even people who are well established in their careers still cringe at the memory of a disastrous response to a tricky interview question, writes Maggie Mallon
What the experts don’t tell you about interviewing
Interviewing is a flawed science. Not all managers know how to get the best and most relevant information from candidates. Our Job Goddess explains how to work this to your advantage
What not to do in an interview: Lessons from The Apprentice
CV expert Steve Szita advises job seekers what they should and shouldn’t say when they meet their own Lord Sugar at interview
The psychology of interview success
Cognitive behavioural therapist Steve Sheward reveals the top psychological techniques for easing nerves and boosting confidence before attending that all important job interview
How to make the most of your job interview
With a little preparation you can make a good impression with your charm and confidence
What questions to ask at the end of your interview
Job hunters are always being told to ask one or two killer questions in an interview. But what will impress an employer – and what will undo your good work, asks Barbara Oaff
Taking control in the interview
If an interviewer doesn’t ask the right questions, use these strategies to manage the interview and put yourself in the best possible light
How to shine at interview
You need to do more than just show how you meet the basic job requirements if you’re to stand out from other applicants. Help the hiring manager visualise you excelling in the role, by displaying these star performer characteristics Leadership and
The secret to … a successful job interview
Doing well in job interviews is not just about firm handshakes and making eye contact – you have to come prepared too
CV and interview techniques for lost causes
How can you minimise problems on your CV, such as work history gaps, lack of experience, a previous dismissal, or health problems; and demonstrate that you aren’t a risky candidate in the interview?
Interview advice for dummies
I don’t need to be told to smile during a job interview; why do some career sites assume that we’re all idiots?
Common interview questions
The interview is an opportunity for both the company and you to evaluate whether you are a good fit for the job so expect questions relating to your ability, work history, future goals, and whether you fit the company culture
Making the best impression at interview
Despite all the horror stories, interviews aren’t generally too nerve-racking. The key to a good interview is thorough preparation
What the experts don’t tell you about interviewing
Interviewing is a flawed science. Not all managers know how to get the best and most relevant information from candidates. Our Job Goddess explains how to work this to your advantage
The top 10 handshakes
Whether a candidate or an interviewer, we all make assumptions from a handshake. A recent book release called PeopleSavvy claims there are distinct types which can reveal a lot about a person.
Tough talk
Don’t be floored. Don’t be flummoxed. Answer the seven deadly questions without breaking a sweat – courtesy of our guide to surviving the trickiest interrogation.
When job interviews go bad
Surely everybody has an interview disaster story? Or is it just me…
The perfect … interview
Clammy hands, thudding heart, dry mouth – everyone gets unsettled by interviews. But shrug on your best suit, try to conquer your nerves and follow our advice, and you can’t fail to impress, says Jon Bentham
Tips for calming pre-interview nerves
Job interviews are stressful at the best of times, but with so much pressure at the moment to secure a job, when you do get one you want to make the most of the opportunity, writes Emma Thomson
Lethal interview questions
Drying up during an interview is an experience no one is likely to forget. Even people who are well established in their careers still cringe at the memory of a disastrous response to a tricky interview question, writes Maggie Mallon
