Tag Archives: Job Interviews
Why a good CV is absolutely vital
We’ve all had it drummed into us how important a good CV is. Whether you are looking for your first job, a temporary position, something to kick-start your career or a senior finance job, the importance of a really great CV never … Continue reading
Guaranteed ways to mess up a job interview
We may think that by now we have all mastered the art of job interviews. We may have read every article there is about how you should act in an interview and practiced every question that could possibly be thrown … Continue reading
How to handle a request for a higher starting salary
You’ve gone through the whole recruitment process and have finally found your perfect candidate. The only thing left to finalise is salary. If you’ve managed to find yourself a really good employee, chances are that they are going to try … Continue reading
Job hunting lessons you should forget
We’ve all been given more job advice in our lifetime than we probably know what to do with. Whilst this is great when it comes to finding a new job, believe it or not, there are some bad job hunting … Continue reading
How to get a promotion in your finance job
No matter where you are in your career, chances are that you are hoping to get a promotion in your finance job at some point. Below are some top tips to help you climb the corporate ladder and get that … Continue reading
Bad job interviewers and how to impress them
When preparing for that all important job interview, chances are that we all spend our time preparing answers, thinking about how we can impress the company in question and of course, how we can come across well. However, very few … Continue reading
The lies people tell on their CVs and the repercussions of getting caught
Statistics have revealed that a whopping 50% of people admit to lying on their CV and that fabrications amongst executives are at an all-time high. Whilst it is natural to highlight strengths and achievements to increase the desirability of a … Continue reading
The weirdest interview questions ever asked
Most of us go to job interviews expecting to be asked the standard questions we have heard time and time again. Where do you see yourself in five years’ time, what are your strengths, what are your weaknesses and can … Continue reading
The key errors that are frequently made during the recruitment process
The recruitment process can be tricky to get right. After all, you want to make sure that you are hiring people that are going to make a difference to your business, work hard and of course, stay loyal. One of … Continue reading
The silliest things ever said in a job interview
We’ve all done it – walked out of a job interview and thought, ‘I really wish I hadn’t said that’. This isn’t an uncommon scenario and it usually happens because we feel at our most nervous when trying to impress … Continue reading
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