Interviews can be scary things – I’m not going to lie about that! They’re high-pressure situations where you literally have one person (or more) looking at you under a microscope and assessing you. I’ve not met one person who actually likes being interviewed!  But if you want a new job, it’s something you’ve got to...Read More

Most interviews are laid out in a fairly traditional format, so towards the end, the interviewer will ask you if you have any questions for them. If you’re nervous or your mind goes blank, it can feel easy to just say ‘no’, and get the interview wrapped up.  But in this case, no is the...Read More

Have you ever walked out of an interview, got home and then kicked yourself because you forgot to mention that really important thing? Or maybe you felt like you didn’t come across well, or you didn’t say the right things.   Chances are, that’s because you didn’t prepare enough! A wise man once said ‘by failing...Read More

I often get asked to help candidates with writing their CVs. Sadly, I always have to say no, just because I don’t have the time to speak to so many candidates every week! But that doesn’t mean I don’t know the ropes. I don’t think there’s such a thing as a ‘perfect’ CV, but I...Read More

Interviews are a nerve-wracking experience for any candidate. But usually after a few minutes you warm into it, and things go a lot more smoothly. By the time they finish, you’re relaxed and feeling confident.   Now’s the time to take a pause.  In my opinion, how you end an interview is just as important, if...Read More

Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to look for a new role, or maybe a recruiter called you out of the blue to headhunt you. Either way you dusted off your CV, researched a new company and done so well in the interviews that you’ve got a job offer. You’re excited to be starting a new...Read More