Tag: interviews

How to make the most of both your strengths and skills in a job interview

If you’ve managed to secure a job interview, you’ll be feeling the pressure to make the most of this shot at getting a new role – so knowing how to make the most of both your strengths and your skills could give you the edge you need.  

In a recent blog, I explained the difference between strengths and skills. It’s an important distinction to understand, and knowing your own strengths and skills can help you do your best at job interviews, hopefully landing you that dream role! 

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How to approach group interviews - advice from a career coach

When you’ve finally made it past the first hurdle and secured an interview, you might be thrown by the idea of doing one with lots of other people, so here’s my advice about how to approach group interviews. They are currently common in many graduate processes and some other interviews, so it’s worth understanding how to prepare for them.  

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How to do an exit interview – without burning your bridges

You’ve decided to leave your current role and organisation. You’ve submitted your resignation, agreed your last day at work, maybe even organised a leaving do. While your thoughts may be preoccupied with the future – a new role, a new industry, or even a career break – you may well have one more decision to make before you go.  

You may be invited to attend an exit interview with your current employer. Many – although not all – organisations invite leavers to such interviews. But should you actually take them up on their offer?  

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