by Ian | 26 Jul, 2016 | General tips, Good first impressions, Interview Science
Time and time again, in business books, in articles, or in face to face conversations, I come across the idea that, when it comes to the recruitment process, people are far more important than skills: “Great companies hire people, not skills”...
by Ian | 25 Apr, 2016 | Answering questions, General tips
“That was a terrible candidate! He doesn’t know what he doesn’t know!” This was the reaction from my boss a few years ago, moments after he had interviewed someone for a graduate role in our sales business. I hadn’t heard this...
by Ian | 6 Apr, 2016 | General tips
What’s the right amount of time for graduates to spend preparing for interviews? The simple answer is: Enough to ensure that you nail it, of course. Why is it then, that in all my years of interviewing graduates, so many of them have been so badly...
by Ian | 11 Feb, 2016 | General tips
Most interviewing advice relates to what you, as the interviewee, should be doing. How to dress properly, how to tackle tough questions, how to conquer nerves, how to make a strong first impression. It’s all about you. But take a moment to think about the...
by Ian | 18 Nov, 2015 | General tips
My advice on interviewBuddy.com is mainly about what you SHOULD be doing in your interview to stand the best chance of getting hired. But what about what you SHOULDN’T do? Over my years of interviewing experience, I have of course witnessed many road...
by Ian | 2 Nov, 2015 | General tips
Being effective at an interview is largely about showcasing your greatest qualities. And if your qualities bring clear future value to an organisation, you will put yourself in a strong position to get that offer letter. Indeed, whenever I interviewed...