How to Answer the Interview Question: What is your biggest achievement?

What is your biggest achievement?   We have all achieved many things throughout our lives, from losing weight to passing a driving test. If you make your answer relevant to the job you are applying for. Talk about how you had a goal you initially thought you couldn’t achieve and then through working hard you achieved your goal.     “I was once asked to give a presentation, at first I thought I wouldn’t be able to deliver it without embarrassing myself. I wrote the presentation and practice... 

How to Answer the Interview Question: Why did you choose this career?

Why did you choose this career?   We all have a different story to tell, some us “fall” into a career, while others had a career goal from an early age. Use this question to highlight your passion for your career and add in information on your experiences. Passion + experience = a good employee.   “I have always wanted a job “helping” people, after university I took any job I could take and ended up working a an Male Hostel, 10 years later I am still in the same industry, I just... 

7 Unbelievable but Absolutely True Interview Fails

7 Unbelievable but Absolutely True Interview Fails   Beware!!! These interview fails can happen to you, learn from their mistakes and prepare for interview success.   Scared to Death You have to agree that the job interview is one on the scariest situations you can put yourself in. Interviewers will often feedback that nervous interviewees constantly sweat, tremble and shake. But for one 17yr old interviewee, having the interview shakes was a life saver. This young nervous interviewee... 

Is An Interview Thank You Letter Really Worth it?

Is An Interview Thank You Letter Really Worth It?    The key to passing the job interview is to ensure the employer remembers that you meet the essential criteria for the position you are applying for. A great technique which is vastly underused is to summaries your interview success in a post interview thank you letter. Most candidates don’t send thank you letters, and those that do only thank the employer for their time. They are both missing out on a great opportunity to get one last... 

Odd Ball Interview Questions

Odd Ball Interview Questions   “How do you get an elephant to fit inside a mini car?” odd ball questions through interviewees, because as with all interview questions you need to practice and prepare your answers. And the only way to prepare for unknown and often quite random questions is by asking someone to through random questions at you.   Not all interviewers ask these questions. Interviewers ask questions that are relevant to the position you are applying for, the question “How... 

Does Your On-line Story Affect Your Interview

Does Your On-line Story Affect Your Interview    Your online story creates your personal brand. We are all aware that the interview is designed for the interviewee to sell your unique selling point, but in this digital age the employer has the advantage of checking your story online. You may at the interview create a professional persona, impressing the interviewer. The interviewer, ready to offer you the position, makes one final online check only to fine your face book page full of photos... 

How to Answer The Interview Question Do You Consider Yourself Successful

How to Answer The Interview Question Do You Consider Yourself Successful?    Yes, is the answer you should always give and then follow this up with the reason why. Explain when you have achieved something you felt was “big” or goals you have set, completed or currently moving towards.   “Yes, I would say I am successful. Once I am given a task to do, I always put a hundred percent into achieving it. Soon after giving birth to my baby boy, I attend an AAT night course and had to... 

How to Answer The Interview Question How Long Are You Planning to Stay With Our Organisation?

How to Answer The Interview Question How Long Are You Planning to Stay With Our Organisation?    Employers spend around 33% of their profits on recruitment and they always prefer to employ someone who will stay with the company for at least 2-3 years, in reality we never really know what will happen in the future and how long we will work for one organisation. To answer the question, give a general answer   “I think I would really enjoy this role and fit in well with the organisation,... 

How to Answer The Interview Question Tell Me About a Suggestion You Have Made

How to Answer The Interview Question Tell Me About a Suggestion You Have Made   This question tells you the company are looking for team players and forward thinking people, you can use this knowledge in your answer. Use a real life example of when you put a suggestion forward, the situation, how it developed and the outcome. Work related experiences work best here.   “In my previous company, the management team were asked to suggest ideas how we could break a new policy to the workforce,... 

How To Answer The Interview Question Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?

How to Answer The Interview Question Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?   A dreaded question for many! When answering this question never give a negative answer.  “I did not get on with my manager” or “The management did not run the business well” will show you in a negative light and reduce your chance of a job offer. Answer the question positively, emphasising that   you have been looking for a career progression. Start by telling the interviewer what you gained... 

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