Jobs & employment blogs
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
If you’re looking for a new job, the opportunity to learn new skills, and discover content and connections that can support your career, then LinkedIn is the place for you. With 700+ million people on LinkedIn globally, including recruiters and prospective employers, and millions of jobs available, it gives you the best opportunity to find your dream role. In this blog, you...
It’s probably happened to you at least once before… during your job search you’ve spotted the perfect job advertisement that you’d love to apply for, only to realise you don’t quite match all the stated job requirements. Perhaps you feel you don’t have the specific experience the job description states is needed, or you lack a particular technical skill that is listed. The...
I’m sure most reading this have been there: that overwhelming urge to quickly find a new job in the hope that a move will fix that thing, or things, we’ve been unhappy with at work for so long – be that escaping an unsupportive boss, a quest to learn new skills or the need to finally see your potential realised and feel appreciated. And, we all know that when these negative...
“Skills” and “competencies” are two terms you’ll come across regularly when searching for your next job. It might seem as if these two words are interchangeable – but it’s actually not quite right to describe “competency” as a mere synonym of “skill”. There is, in fact, a very real difference between these two terms. If you’re looking for a new job or are keen to...
In today’s evolving world of work, social media is transforming the job search process for both those who are actively looking for a new job and those who may not be, but want to be ready for when the right opportunity arises. So, to help us understand how social media can be used to find a new job, we’re joined by Chantelle Kemp, Manager of Business Change and Optimisation...
