Job Interviews

Psychometric testing results provide employers with a profile of you – measuring your ability and/or how you behave. The profile will indicate whether you can solve problems, how you work in a team and other relevant attributes. So prior to taking the test, pick up the phone and call the recruiter for a chat to […]

When invited to interview you need to find out the following: Larger organisations often send out an information pack after inviting people to interview. This may contain information such as a job description and company details. If you’re not provided with all information you require, contact the employer and request it. Making Arrangements If they

Whether done consciously or subconsciously, body language communicates a great deal. The more natural you appear at interview, the better. Other recommendations are to maintain good posture and eye contact. Interviewers pick up on these matters. That said, don’t stress yourself at interview about body language matters… Consider them beforehand and practice if necessary. At

When invited to interview you need to find out the following: Larger organisations often send out an information pack after inviting people to interview. This may contain information such as a job description and company details. If you’re not provided with all information you require, contact the employer and request it. Making Arrangements If they

Plan carefully for every interview and start preparation as early as possible. Don’t wait for an interview invitation. You could receive short notice. Self-Appraisal The key to successful interviewing is to be clear on what you want to do in your next job, where you want to go career-wise and what you have to offer

Make sure you know where to go and how you are going to get there. Consider visiting the interview site a day or two before in order to ensure that you are familiar with the location on the day. Eat a while before you attend interview. Sometimes interviews are delayed or go on longer than

The best time to negotiate salary is after you have been offered the job. Therefore, your interest is best served by deferring this matter for as long as possible. Employers will usually ask about salary early on in an interview process. This is because they don’t want to proceed with an applicant who will eventually