Job Application Preparation

How to "Sell" Yourself at Interview Recruiters often advise candidates to "sell" themselves at interview.  First of all, this is vague advice and furthermore, often off putting.  "Selling" to some people feels forced, pushy and unnatural. Candidates often think of the stereotypical 1980's salesperson who says whatever it takes to get the sale over the line.  This is in direct contrast to modern sales techniques which focus more on matching the solution on offer to those who can benefit from it.  Consequently, this is a more successful and honourable sales technique! The same applies to "selling" yourself at interview. Interviews are [...]

Strengths and Weaknesses - The Interview Question We All Dislike! This is the question most dreaded in interviews.  People dread being asked about their strengths and weaknesses for a number of reasons.  Interviewees can feel under pressure to give an answer.  They dislike boasting about their strengths and equally don't want to give a weakness that will cost them the job offer! This question is usually asked at the end of an interview when all of the questions have been answered.  Interviewers often ask this question off the cuff.  This can catch people out.  Often, interviewees will have a number of [...]

What's Different about a Telephone Interview? Interviews can be daunting The selection process for any job can be lengthy and involve many steps.  These steps can include telephone interview, Skype interview, face to face interview, psychometric testing, role play, presentation to the interview board, completion of written assignment, skills testing, etc.  The approach to each element varies and there are some subtle differences between interviewing face to face and telephone interviews. Visual Presence and Body Language In a face to face situation, non-verbal communication plays a huge part in the success of a telephone interview scenario.  Non-verbal communication is subtle and [...]

Interview Preparation Job seeking can be time consuming and involve a lot of steps in the process to a successful outcome. Job applications naturally form the first step and one that effective recruitment consultants can complete on your behalf. Professional recruiters will ensure to present the relevant experience you have for the role. This will maximise your chance of being selected for the role you are most suited to. Selection for interview is the key opportunity for you to demonstrate your abilities for the desired job. Effective interview preparation is crucial Research the organisation It is important that you learn as [...]

When is a Coffee Not a Coffee? … when it’s as part of the Interview Process for a job! Coffee drinking in Ireland is Huge Business Coffee drinking in Ireland by professionals has become a huge growth area.  A third of Irish consumers purchase coffee out of home at least once a day, which is up almost 10% year on year! (Source: Food for Thought February 2017 ). It's a social activity.  Office workers pop out to grab a takeaway coffee frequently and it is viewed as a “break” or social opportunity. "Let's have a coffee to go through the [...]