Do you find interviews daunting? Have you got an interview coming up in the next few days or weeks? Many people find interview questions difficult to answer and they do not know how to structure the answers. In the following article, I have cherry-picked some guidance to help you successfully…>
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How to ask for feedback after a job interview
Do you ask for feedback after job interviews? In the article below, we will share with you some tips on how to request feedback after an interview, including examples of what to say. You have taken part in an interview recently. Having skilfully answered all the questions, you established rapport…>
How to Ace Your Interview Presentation
Top Tips on How to Ace Your Interview Presentation “It usually takes me more than three weeks to prepare a good impromptu speech.” – Mark Twain Mark Twain’s words couldn’t be more fitting when it comes to interview presentations. Even the most natural and effortless presentations often come from meticulous…>
How to follow up on job applications
Have you ever wondered if following up on job applications is necessary? Who do you email? When do you email? What do you say to find out how your application is going? When you apply for jobs, knowing how and when to follow up on your applications can be tricky….>
How to Navigate Career Fairs
A guide to make the most out of your experience Sipping my morning coffee, scanning through my mail and messages in my home office, I smiled while reading a LinkedIn message from a mentee informing me of a career fair their university is hosting, and asking for the best ways…>
Interview Skills Webinar
This webinar will cover a range of topics from, the importance of interview preparation to dealing with nerves.
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…>
How to Secure a Job after your PhD – Google+ Hangout on Air
jobs.ac.uk organised a live video Q&A on the subject of ‘How to secure a job after your PhD’. Our panel of experts answered questions from our audience covering:
Top Ten Tips for Preparing for Academic Interviews
Academic interviews often allow time for preparation – use it wisely. Here are ten key tips to help maximise your chances of securing the role. 1. Who are your interviewers? When you receive your letter offering an interview, it will almost certainly give the names of those people on the…>
Top 5 Academic Interview Questions and Answers
This article will list the most common academic interview questions for lecturer positions and suggest a possible answer to them. The examples of good answers are not the only options. There are, of course, many other ways of successfully answering these questions. These are suggestions to get you to think…>