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Introduction As a job seeker, it’s essential to remember that an interview is not just an opportunity for the employer to assess your suitability for the role; it’s also a chance for you to evaluate whether the company and position align with your career goals and values. One way to demonstrate your genuine interest and …
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Introduction Preparing for an interview is a crucial step towards landing your dream job. It requires careful planning, self-reflection, and strategic thinking. Although unlocking the secret recipe of a successful interview is definitely not rocket science, tips and strategies provided by career coaches with years of experience in the recruitment process can significantly enhance your …
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Job interviews challenge your mastery of etiquette in a high-stakes situation. Fortunately the rules aren’t complex. We are given 7 seconds for a first impression, however scientists believe that traits such as likeability, trustworthiness and attractiveness are assessed in as little as 1/10th of a second. While we can’t change the shape of our faces, we can use psychology to gain an …
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What is the STAR Interview Framework? Behavioural interviews are a type of job interview that focuses on assessing past behaviour to predict future performance. The STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method for interview is an effective way to prepare for such interviews, allowing individuals to structure their responses and provide concrete examples. With the STAR …
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It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. The words you use account for less than 10% of your messaging. Just think of your favourite swear word and how it can be used in a myriad of contexts to get a myriad of outcomes. So when you say you’re the best person for the …
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Value Propositions – Your most powerful tool when looking for a better job. Read on for a professional career coach’s simple framework for constructing great personal value propositions for yourself… Personal value propositions (PVP) are the best way to answer questions like “why should I hire you?”, “what will you bring to the table?” and “what …
We live in busy times. Often, when applying for a role, you may be invited to an initial telephone interview by a recruiter for a pre-screen, or directly with the hiring managers themselves. The world has shrunk, and sometimes an initial phone interview is the only way to get the hiring process rolling. Interviewing on …
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“Can you explain this employment gap in your resume?” No matter how confident you are while addressing queries about your employment history, this is a question that catches the best of us off guard. Is It Bad to Have a Gap in Your Resume? Absolutely not! Most of us have employment gaps on our resumes …
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