by Margaret Buj | Apr 2, 2015 | a job, Blog, career, graduates, job interview, job interviews, Job Search
Getting an interview is an achievement in itself as many jobs online and especially graduate roles attract hundreds of applications. However, how do you make yourself stand out among many, equally qualified candidates? Here are some tips to help you land that job:... by Margaret Buj | Oct 22, 2014 | a job, job interview, job interviews, jobs
Guest post by John Fawkes Here’s how job interviews usually go: you (the applicant) spend most of the time answering questions about yourself- what you’ve done, what you’re good at, what your biggest weakness is. The interviewer drives the conversation, and you... by Margaret Buj | Sep 9, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, Career Development, Career Management
This article is part of the “Career Advice” series.Congratulations! You’ve accepted a new job offer and you’re about to start the job you really wanted. On one hand you’re excited, but on the other hand, you might be feeling a bit... by Margaret Buj | Jun 11, 2014 | a job, Blog, Career Advice, job interviews, phone interview, phone interviews, Skype interviews, video interviews
Initial interviews by phone or Skype are more common than they used to be. It’s a cost-effective way to screen candidates in the initial stages of a recruitment process. As hiring becomes more global, both for employers and candidates, video interviewing is a way to...
by Margaret Buj | May 27, 2014 | a cover letter, a job, cover letters
I’ve been getting a lot of questions recently about cover letters. Are they important? Do hiring managers/recruiters read them? And what does a good cover letter look like? I’ve already written an article about tailoring your resume to get more interviews and...
