STAR is probably the most common piece of interview advice in existence. If you have ever Googled how to answer a competency-based interview question, you will have been told to structure your answer using Situation, Task, Action and Result. It…
You’ve smashed the screening call. You’ve impressed in the first interview. You’ve made it all the way to the final round. And then… nothing. Rejection. It’s one of the most frustrating parts of the job search — getting so close,…
When you’re preparing for an interview, researching the company is important, but equally crucial is researching your interviewer. After all, this person could end up being your boss, and their influence on your career will be massive. A good boss…
You thought you nailed it. The interviewer smiled, nodded, even said “we’ll be in touch.” Then the rejection lands in your inbox two days later. It makes no sense. You matched the job description, you gave good answers, you weren’t…
Most people walk into interviews having prepared their answer to the obvious one: “Tell me about yourself.” And that’s great — you should. But here’s the catch: that’s not usually the question that trips people up. The questions that derail candidates are…
Sometimes you walk out of an interview thinking you did well. Then the panel meet, and five minutes later you’re out of the running. Here’s why. It’s not always about competence. At interview stage, the assumption is that you can…
You’ve made it to the final round. You’re up against two or three other people who all have the right skills, the right experience, and a solid interview performance. From your side, it feels like a coin toss. But from…
If you’ve ever prepped for a job interview, you’ll know the standard drill — research the company, polish your CV, maybe run through a few practice questions in your head. But here’s the truth that most people don’t realise: the…
Let’s get one thing straight: interviewers don’t really care what your biggest weakness is. At least, not in the way most candidates think they do. As long as it doesn’t stop you from being able to do the job, your…
Most people treat interviews like a performance. But they’re not. They’re conversations. And conversations are shaped by the person sitting across from you. Every interviewer has their own way of doing things. Their own style. Their own ideas about what…
