Tag Archives: Tips for getting a job
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 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
The biggest mistakes candidates make according to recruiters
Everyone knows what to do to demonstrate to recruiters that they’re the ideal candidate – arrive early, dress professionally, do your research, ask questions and be enthusiastic. Very few people think about what not to do however and that can … Continue reading
The 10 words you are using on your LinkedIn profile that are an instant turn off to recruiters
There is no denying that LinkedIn has transformed the way that recruitment is carried out for many of us. Recruiters now have quick and easy access to millions of candidates fitting any calibre they desire and job seekers benefit greatly … Continue reading
Great ways to get your CV noticed
Here at Choralis, our consultants have more than 40 years’ experience between them so it’s safe to say that by now we know a thing or two about recruitment. We come across hundreds of CVs every week and unfortunately don’t … Continue reading
Warning: Don’t try this at a job interview
It’s no secret that there is an abundance of interview advice available to anyone who needs it. With recruitment agencies, career coaches, online blogs and advice pages all keen to share their words of wisdom, anyone can get their interview … Continue reading
Top tips for the perfect interview follow-up strategy
Everybody knows that it’s a tough and competitive world out there when it comes to securing a new job. However, few people know that there are some simple interview follow-up tips that can secure you brownie points and give you … Continue reading
The cost of using poor grammar
It seems like a week can’t go by without there being another news story about how the rise of social media, texting and informal emails have led to the downfall of the English language. Whilst many of us carry on … Continue reading
Common interview questions and how to answer them
Although you can never predict exactly what is going to come up in an interview, in our experience there are certain questions that get asked more frequently than others. Here are some of the most commonly asked interview questions and … Continue reading
Funny and Unusual CV Mistakes
Careerbuilder.co.uk recently surveyed a number of employers in order to get a better understanding into how long they spend looking at the average CV. With nearly one third of recruiters revealing that they never spend more than one minute reviewing … Continue reading
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