Preparation really pays off. If you leave it to the last minute you hugely reduce your chances of getting the job. Here are ten top tips with more information on each in the chapters that follow: Be certain that as far as possible you really do want the job and… Continue reading
Disguise a strength as a weakness. Example: “I sometimes push my people too hard. I like to work with a sense of urgency and everyone is not always on the same wavelength.” Drawback: This strategy is better than admitting a flaw, but it’s so widely used, it is transparent to… Continue reading
Some jobs, particularly in sales, do not have a fixed salary to offer. They set pay individually as a result of a negotiation with the candidate after a job offer has been made. You will normally know if this is the case as there will be no salary details available… Continue reading
You will be applying for a job that is concerned with the way that individuals perform at work if you are asked a question such as this. That can mean that you will work either in the HR department or that you are a supervisor or manager of other people…. Continue reading
Unless you are applying for a job with some kind of responsibility for strategic planning in an organisation, it is unlikely that you will be asked a question like this. However, the interviewer may want to see how you would approach answering a question about the economy or current affairs… Continue reading
We cannot choose the people we work with so we have to find ways to get along with them. Team work is vital in any job and a good team player will always be attractive to employers. You need to draw on your past experiences whether from the work environment… Continue reading
Getting people to do what you want can be difficult. You may be being asked this question as a result of current economic difficulties. If it is a sales-based job, how will you inspire your team to work harder and better? Have you had experience before of motivating people successfully?… Continue reading
Sometimes you will be asked a provocative question like this, but the interviewer may think that this could be a question put to you by funding bodies or journalists if you get the job, so it is a good one to test you out on. If you are going for… Continue reading
The employer does not want to hear that you fall short of the requirements in many respects so evaluate which of the areas asked for is your weakest. You need to show what you have done already about boosting your skills and experience in this area and what else you… Continue reading
This is another variant on the last question and should be answered in the same way. Try to structure your answers. Give three key points such as: my skills and experience my character and personality; my vision for this particular post. In this way you will give a clearer response… Continue reading