Interviews can be nerve-racking experiences. Academic job interviews, in particular, can be all-day events which usually involve a panel interview of three or more people and a lecture or presentation to future colleagues.
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Top Ten Tips for Preparing for Academic Interviews
You will have at least a few days for preparing for academic interviews, here are ten tips on how to maximise your chances of getting that job! Who are your interviewers? When you receive your letter offering an interview, it will almost certainly give the names of those people on the interview panel. For a…>
Tips For Dealing With Pre-Interview Nerves
Most people dread job interviews. It is perfectly normal to feel pre-interview nerves since there is a lot riding on the outcome. But don’t panic. By following a few simple techniques and preparing properly, you can reduce your stress levels to help you perform to the best of your abilities. Positive thinking Being offered an…>
10 Top Tips for Interview Presentations
If you have succeeded in getting to final interview for a professional job in Higher Education, the chances are that you will be asked to deliver a short presentation to the panel. You will usually be given a specific topic to prepare: typically this might be to address a current issue and make recommendations on…>
Top Tips for a Telephone Interview
Conducting a Telephone interview is becoming more and more common amongst recruiters, but that’s only half the story when it comes to job hunting. Find out why, when you’re looking for work, the phone can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Before Even in the days of online applications, it’s still possible to…>
How to Ace an Online Job Interview
Even though many of us are stuck at home, there’s no need to stop applying for academic or professional roles. Recruiters are still advertising jobs and shortlisting candidates for interview. It may feel like the world has stopped turning during these worrying times. However, recruiters always need the right people for roles, both now and…>
Job Search Tips During Covid-19
If you are thinking of looking for a new challenge, here are some top search tips for finding a new role that will be right for you during these unprecedented times. Let’s face it – this is a very confusing and challenging time for so many of us. Yet, in times of crisis, staying positive…>
How to Prepare for Skype and Video Interviews
Video interviews are used by an increasing number of employers to sift through candidates for internships, graduate schemes and other professional roles. Skype interviews are used as part of the interview process either early on or at a later stage when the interviewee and interviewer(s) are not able to be in the same room. This…>
Top Tips for Conducting Appraisals
The purpose of conducting appraisals is to increase an employee’s performance and efficiency – when done well, they should be a positive experience for both the appraiser and the appraisee. They are also intended to increase motivation, ensure that people are kept updated with the latest developments and inform them of the skills they will…>
Succeeding in Academic Interviews
You’ve applied for an academic job and to your delight, you receive an invitation to an interview. What do you need to know? What should you expect? How can you prepare? What kind of questions will you be asked? The Panel Interviews for academic posts usually involve a panel of three or more. Universities have…>