7 Things to Research for Your Graduate Job Interview
Interviews can feel like the most daunting part of any graduate job application. I’ve sat through my fair share of them, and I know how overwhelming it can be to anticipate every possible question. The good news? With the right preparation, you can walk into any interview feeling far more confident. 1. Research the company […]
Common Interview Feedback and What It Means
You’ve gone for an interview. You’re not sure how it went. Then, a week later they call you to tell you ‘unfortunately, you were unsuccessful’, but they do give you some feedback on your own performance. Understanding what your feedback means and then acting on it in your next interview is crucial if you want […]
The Worst Answers to the 5 Most Common Interview Questions
Sometimes preparing for the most common interview questions over and over again can seem tedious. But as these questions are so common and to be expected, not having a well-prepared answer can seriously hinder your chances in an interview. Read on for the worst answers to the 5 most common interview questions (and what to […]
The 8 Best Questions to Ask at the End of an Interview
Job interviews can be a daunting experience. You’ve spent weeks researching the company, Googled every interview question under the sun and have even bought some new shoes. On the day, you feel like it’s going smoothly and are thanking yourself for all of those hours you spent preparing your carefully thought out answers. After what […]
Graduate Video Interviews Guide: Do’s and Don’ts
What are video interviews? Graduate recruiters are increasingly making use of Skype and video interviews as a cost-effective way to filter out the strongest candidates to be invited for a first-round interview. Though these might seem a bit less scary as they can be done from the comfort of your own home, many graduates are […]
8 Interview Questions that Catch Graduates Out
1. What is your biggest weakness? This graduate interview question is a classic and gives the interviewer a great indication as to how honest and genuine you are as a person. Here’s what you should remember: No one’s perfect – so you won’t be fooling anyone by saying you have none. Instead, explain one of […]
The Philosophy of Graduate Job Interviews
It is a fact of life – at some point in a student or graduate’s career path, you will encounter interviews. In the modern age, they come in all shapes and sizes: video, recorded, technical, informal; the list goes on and on. However, the process need not be so daunting – in fact, I love […]
How to Recover from a Bad Interview
Don’t beat yourself up It can be hard sometimes not to obsess over your mistakes or over-analyse your interview performance. However, it’s important to not be too hard on yourself. Remember, it’s a big achievement to get to interview stage! Sometimes, you might not be selected because of factors outside your control. For example, someone […]
40 Questions to Expect in a Grad Job Interview
So, what do they ask in a graduate job interview? Here are 40 graduate interview questions to help you prepare for anything! Tell me about yourself. Tell me about your work experience and how the skills you’ve gained apply to this role. Tell me about something you participated in outside of university. Tell me something […]
Recruiters Share Top Tips to Nail Your Virtual Interview
Discover like never before the insider views shared here by some amazing employers, interviewers and assessors who want you to succeed. Here are their top tips for success in the new, digital landscape: “1.”An easy tip to use the scenario to your advantage is to feature post it notes around the circumference of your screen […]
