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  Hybrid teams… Hybrid working… Hybrid workplaces… Are these all terms you’ve been hearing more and more recently, but feel unsure about what they truly mean?   The pandemic has forced us into a revolutionary new working world As early as May this year, Gallup reported that the number of people working from home due to COVID-19 had increased by 46 per cent. Even those...

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  Recorded: Thursday 22nd October 2020   Due to the pandemic, professionals across the world have had to adapt quickly to a new way of working, including working remotely or as part of a hybrid team. As a result, it can be difficult to maintain visibility, leaving many unsure about how they can really shine and progress in this new world of work. So in this podcast, we’re...

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  You are going to have job interviews. Maybe that won’t be for a while, maybe you are preparing for one right now. Your next interview might be for an external job, about a promotion, with a recruiter or in a new country. Whenever and however that interview happens, it’s unlikely that you are looking forward to it.   That feeling of being bombarded with questions, of being the...

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  If you’re preparing for a job interview, it’s important to plan for all eventualities – including all of the different types of job interview questions you might be asked.   So, to help you in your interview preparation, in this blog I’ll outline three different types of interview questions, why they’re asked and how you should answer them. Situational, competency-based and...

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  “You try something, it doesn’t work, and maybe people even criticise you. In a fixed mindset, you say, ‘I tried this, it’s over.’ In a growth mindset, you look for what you’ve learned.” Carol Dweck, Stanford University Psychologist   Why adopting a growth mindset is more important than ever before At Hays Spain, we review the performance of new colleagues after their...

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  With it often being one of the first questions asked in a job interview, how you answer, “Why should I hire you?” could really help you set a positive tone for the rest of the meeting, whilst engaging the interviewer in what you have to say from the outset. So, it’s important to understand that the way you respond to this interview question will have a huge bearing on the extent to...

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  It can feel like something straight out of a nightmare. You’ve prepared extensively for your job interview, got into the right frame of mind, and walked into the room feeling confident. But suddenly, to your horror, your mind has gone completely blank when asked a question.   What causes our minds to suddenly go blank? We’re all human, we’ve all experienced this to some...

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  “I’m so nervous.” “I’m sure all the other candidates are better than me.” “I’ve never had a video job interview before, it’ll probably go wrong.” “What if my Wi-Fi signal drops, or there’s a problem with the connection?”   80% of all the thoughts we have are negative. Yes, you read that right, 80% of the 12,000-16,000 thoughts we have every day are negative. And, of...

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  In these difficult times, most interviews are being conducted remotely either over the phone or by video call.  So, in this podcast, we’re joined by Gaelle Blake, Director of Permanent Employment at Hays UK and Ireland.   Gaelle is here to share her expert advice for those who are worried about interviewing remotely, to help them overcome their fears and secure their...

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  If you’re currently preparing for a remote job interview, you may be feeling concerned that it could be more difficult for you to assess whether the opportunity is the right one for you. After all, when interviewing remotely, you won’t have the opportunity to meet the people you’ll be working with face-to-face, visit the organisation’s offices and generally get a feel for the...

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