A one size fits all approach to your cover letter certainly doesn’t cut it anymore when it comes to making a substantial impression on potential employers. Although tailoring your letter to the industry and position takes time, doing so can improve your chances of receiving an interview significantly. By using the tips below you can […]
With creative arts degrees being the third most popular choice for students in 2014, the media industry is clearly a favourable one to break into. It employs just under one million people in the UK and contributes a significant amount to the British economy. Whether it’s TV, film, animation, advertising, interactive media, radio, or digital […]
When applying for a job in the company you work for, the interview takes a different dynamic. For starters, you already know the company well and have been there for a considerable amount of tmie to be considering a change. This means slightly different questions to the usual ones, as well as different questions for […]
When a company wants to learn more about its people, or potential new recruits, it will often turn to psychometric testing. As these tests allow employers to look at the employees and applicants on an objective level that is otherwise inaccessible, they are now regularly being used in the recruitment process. For jobseekers, this can […]
Video interviews are becoming an increasingly popular option for recruiters and candidates alike. They’re more convenient for the recruiter, and they allow you to be interviewed in the comfort of your own home, which a lot of people find preferable. Skype interviews will generally follow the same conventions as a normal interview, but there are […]
Interviews are one of those life situations where it’s normal to feel nervous. If anything, nerves are a good sign, as they signify you care about the result of the interview and want to do well. However, when the worry and stress get a bit too much, you risk lacking confidence and not being able […]
What are they? A strength-based interview is similar to a competency based interview in the way that it aims to assess your workplace skills and suitability. However, they are quite different in what they actually ask of you. A competency based question asks you to describe an example of you using certain skills, such as […]
Interviews aren’t just a feat of getting to the end of it without doing or saying anything wrong – they are an opportunity to showcase yourself and present yourself as the ideal candidate for the role. While there are lots of things to avoid, don’t get too bogged down in this and concentrate on the […]
‘What is your biggest weakness?’ is a classic interview question, and one of the most commonly used. It just so happens that it’s also quite difficult to answer without being negative about yourself. However, there are ways around this. Here are some pointers on how to answer this question without shooting yourself in the foot. […]
