Interview Tips & Advice

~~~~~~~~~~~ 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

I have recently applied for a job working in my local Sainsbury's and have been successful in my application. The job is as a customer service assistant and therefore it is dealing with customers face to face. Here are some of my tips for interviews: Always arrive on time - this is always essential as you want your hopefully future employer to see that you are prompt. If you can't show up for an interview on time then how will they be sure you will turn up on time. Dress smart - no matter what job you are applying for a clean, tidy appearance shows that you take pride in yourself. Smile - smiling is always infectious and is ...  Read the complete review

I know what you mean when it comes to interviews. I Had worked at the same place for over 29 years, then found I had to move on because of a health issue and I was fed up of the place anyway. The only trouble was that I was then over 53 years and could tell that they weren't interested in and old person and came up with some excuse. Before everyone shouts "That's ages Discrimination!" You try and prove it. There is always someone younger and better suited to the position than yourself. Even over the telephone I had a reaction of a deadly silence and in the end as desperate as I was and not cosidering the Dole, I took up cleaning for a local company ...  Read the complete review

Websites such as monster and reed and any other employment website are full of page after page with information on how to prepare for an interview. The internet is full of information on this subject, however they all repeat the same usual information such as, brush up your CV, arrive on time, look presentable, ask a question... Everyone knows what to do to prepare for an interview. However in reality being accepted based on an interview is not such a simple process. The first point that the applicant must understand is, the interview process is an unfair process based on employer's preferences, not based on suitability for the role. In this day an age while ...  Read the complete review