Perhaps one of the most daunting aspects of an interview is not knowing what to expect as you walk through those doors and into the interview room. But while different hiring managers may employ different interviewing techniques, there are some questions that come up almost every time. Knowing what these are can help you head…Read More
Demonstrating commercial awareness during an interview
Commercial awareness is a key workplace skill that is valuable across many different roles. It may sound a bit intimidating, but having commercial awareness simply means that you have a thorough understanding of the wider market in which the company you’re applying to operates. Being commercially aware shows a potential employer that you’re well prepared…Read More
Best questions to ask the interviewer
Best questions to ask the interviewer Who would I be reporting to? Can you provide an org chart? It’s important to ask about the organization in case you have several bosses. If you’re going to be working for several people, you need to know “the lay of the internal land,” or if you’re going to…Read More
The 5 Most Important Interviewing Skills You Need to Know Before Walking into That Interview
The 5 Most Important Interviewing Skills You Need to Know Before Walking into That Interview Posted: 15 Mar 2018 10:21 AM PDT Congratulations, you landed an interview! Now what? Preparation: Here’s what you need to bring to the interview: Several copies of your resume Your reference list Company overview from their web site (research the…Read More
LinkedIn Survey – GLOBAL RECRUITING TRENDS 2018
Global-recruiting-trends-2018 It’s time for job interviews to change! CHRO/HR Managers/Directors: Studies show that traditional job interviews are poor predictors of job performance. Interviewees give rehearsed answers and interviewers are biased to pick candidates they like rather than those with the most potential. LinkedIn surveyed nearly 9,000 talent leaders and hiring managers from around the globe and…Read More
LIFOCUS CAREER SERVICES INTERVIEW PLAYBOOK
Congratulations, you landed an interview! Now you need to properly prepare for it! First: The phone interview. When you receive a call to interview by phone, be sure it is a good time for you. Try not to start interviewing if you’re in the car, or getting ready to have dinner. Tell the interviewer this…Read More
Five Reasons To Hire Someone With No ‘Industry Experience’
Five Reasons To Hire Someone With No ‘Industry Experience’ Posted originally by Miles LeHane I don’t want to say that hiring managers are too lazy to train people, and that’s why they insist on hiring candidates with “industry experience.” Maybe it’s nicer to say that rather than being lazy, they are afraid. They are afraid to…Read More
How to answer…’Why should we hire you?’
How to answer…’Why should we hire you?’ There are a few interview questions out there that make candidates feel particularly nervous. Notorious amongst them is the frequently asked “why should we hire you?” When a potential employer asks you this question they are trying to find out a few different things: they want to know…Read More
How to calm your nerves
Interested in learning how to calm your nerves? From CEOs with decades of public speaking experience to first-time job seekers straight out of school, college or university, nerves are undoubtedly one of life’s great levellers. Whether before an interview, presentation or any other stressful event, it’s worth remembering that feeling anxious is a perfectly normal…Read More
7 body language habits you need to avoid in an interview
There are some body language habits we all know we should avoid in an interview; they’ve been mentioned so many times: a weak or over-firm handshake, avoiding eye contact, not smiling and crossing your arms. However, there are some others you may be less aware that you are doing or the impact they are having…Read More
Questions interviewers shouldn’t be asking
Let’s examine questions interviewers shouldn’t be asking. Broadly speaking, employers aren’t allowed to ask candidates questions that will reveal personal information and may undermine their chances of being hired for a position. Such questions are discriminatory and, while not technically illegal, can put employers at risk for legal action, depending on their jurisdiction. Despite the…Read More
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