I have a100% success rate in interviews. Admittedly it's for a vast array of jobs but I'm still very good at them. I only attend interviews for jobs I feel I can get and its all down to confidence, charm and knowing people because they are just like me. When I'm in the hot seat I think only that the person or persons in the other seat or seats is thinking like me and just as cynical or insecure in the interview situation. Please take my list of tips and thoughts with a huge pinch of salt. It is the weekend after all! Some of the suggestions are serious and some are silly, most are me going off on one, something I don't do at interviews. #1 ...  Read the complete review

I have been to a couple of interviews in my life for jobs and I only have temporary ones. 1. You got offered a job - well done! You will either receive a phone call, e-mail or letter giving you details of where your interview will take place, what day and what time. If you cannot attend the day or time of interview ring up the manager straight away and arrange another day or time. 2. Make sure you arrive early - arriving late isn't showing a good impression! So you need to find a easy way to travel whether it's walking, car, getting a lift or taking a bus or train, and don't miss the bus or train. 3. Men : wear a black suit, ...  Read the complete review

Unemployment is booming right now - about the only thing that is, eh? - so competition for those jobs is high. I know lots of people are getting frustrated with their inability to get interviews, or if they get interviews, to get the job. So I thought I'd share a few of my tips from the other side of the interview table. I run a small company (10 staff) with my other half and organise all the recruitment, so here's my advice from my personal point of view, in three sections. 1) Why do companies....? (all about the things you think recruiters do to torment you) 2) It would be jolly good if you....(how to get an interview/job) 3) It's best if you ...  Read the complete review

~~~~~~~~~~~ INTRODUCTION ~~~~~~~~~~~ I recently went through the experience of recruiting a new staff member, and, having interviewed close to a dozen people, I thought it would be useful to share some of the lessons learned - mainly from an interviewers perspective. It was the first time I had actually been "across the table". All my previous experience was as a candidate, so it was very interesting to consider things from the opposite point of view. In the heat of the moment, it's easy for a candidate to lose sight of what interviews are about - they are a two way street -i.e. as much of an opportunity for candidates to sell ...  Read the complete review

I am writing this review from the viewpoint of a senior manager who interviewed potential staff for over thirty years. The suggestions, pointers can only be mine, as unless you are applying for a job within an organization that you or a friend or relative already work for, you cannot know the interviewers likes and dislikes. I know of one boss who faced with two candidates - one highly qualified, charming, presentable and experienced and one who was carrying a certain brand of designer handbag- well the latter applicant would get it every time- sad and wrong but nevertheless true. So here are my top ten tips:- 1. Arrive on time, early rather than a ...  Read the complete review