Common Interview Questions
Here is a list of the most common interview questions. How many can you answer? •What type of role do you play in a team? •How do you go above and beyond the call of duty? •Describe to me a situation where you have worked through other people to reach a goal? •Why are you […]
How to Answer Those “Difficult” Questions
The fastest way to make a good interview go bad is to avoid questions posed by the interviewer. The one question candidates love to avoid is, “What is your greatest weakness?” Most candidates are quick to respond with superficial answers such as “I’m a workaholic” or “I’m a perfectionist.” Not only are those responses boring, […]
Top Job Interview Fashion Disasters
According to Timothy Ng, what you wear to an interview can have a big impact on whether or not you get the job. Not because all employers are fashion crazed perfection seekers who will only take you on if you look the perfect fashion icon, but because what you wear to an interview can actually […]
Your Resume is an Essential Marketing Tool – Recruitment Extra
Many experienced Australian company executives commit basic blunders when submitting their resumes for a job application, according to John Mills, Director of Executive Search and Selection at Vincents Chartered Accountants. Mills said applicants for executive positions were often guilty of providing inadequate details in their resumes and making simple grammatical mistakes and spelling errors. “Many […]
Phone Interviews: Preparation
Phone interviews are often used to screen candidates in order to narrow the pool of applicants who will be invited for an interview. You never know when a recruiter might call and ask if you have a few minutes to talk. Here are some tips to prepare yourself and sound your best over the phone. […]
Top 10 Things Students Can Do To Get An Internship!
Finding an internship can be difficult. Interviews and providing portfolios can be daunting. However we have found some tips to jump start your way towards getting on your career path! #1 Get on LinkedIn, develop a network, and find advocates at the companies where you want to work. #2 Build relationships, not just social profiles. […]
Look First Class on an Economy Budget
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Colour!
Looking sharp and presentable is important when attending an interview, however the subtleties of colour in your attire is also fundemental. Studies have shown that colors do trigger subconscious responses in humans so when entering for an interview, limit the use of colours as they can define you before you enter the interview Black represents […]
What does your Handshake say about you?
You don’t realise how much you communicate through a simple handshake. The Fail-Safe Connect the web between your index finger and thumb firmly with the other person’s and pump two or three times. This is confident and always appropriate. The Rubber Glove While shaking hands, cover the other person’s hand with your left hand. A […]
What Do You Sound Like Over The Phone?
Phone calls are an essential part of everyday work structure. You receive calls from important clients who have never met you before, and through the call, they are forming their own conclusion about you. Although we are all familiar with the nature of phone calls, we are unaware of the influence that our posture, tone […]