The Job Interview: Tips for Success

Job Interview Tips

These tips on how to have a good job interview are based on working with hundreds of job interviewers.  The tips focus on the factors that lead to success at a job interview, or at the very least, lead to a good experience for the job interviewee and the Selection Committee. 1.        Prepare The better [...]

Get Creative – Using Digital Media when Applying for a Job

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Modern technology in the form of digital media provides great opportunities to innovatively revamp your resume and interview process when applying for a job. With your CV, consider addressing the capabilities outlined in the job description via digital media. Use pictorial examples of your work experience that relate to the advertised position and focus on [...]

Job Interview: How to Feel Confident and Relaxed

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Would you like to go into your next job interview feeling confident and relaxed? The secret is to prepare well. There are lots of tips and techniques that work. They enable you to talk with ease and authority on a subject in which you are the expert…….yourself! So often I hear people say that they [...]

Using STAR Effectively in your Job Application

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You’re preparing your job application for a job in the public service and in the role description you see the line: Use STAR to show how you meet the capabilities.
Do you confidently start writing, or do you think “What’s STAR?”

Research, Research, Research

Research is imperative when going for that job.

Too many applicants underestimate how critical it is to do their research before applying for a job. Being prepared, understanding the role and knowing the company can go a long way in all stages of the application process. Read on for some great tips on how doing your research can set you apart from other applicants.

The Damage Done by the Good Cop/Bad Cop Approach to Job Interviews

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There can be serious negative consequences from adopting the “Good Cop/Bad Cop” approach to job interviews. Selection panels can lose respect from GenY’s when using this approach to selection interviews because they do not appreciate “intimidation” and assume that this will carry over to the job context.

Winning That Job – Doing Research Pays Off

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Help yourself and the selection panel by properly researching the advertised position and organisation before completing your job application and attending your job interview. You will have a better chance to win that job!