What to find out and how when applying for jobs in Europe. When applying for any job it’s important to understand the relevant hiring practices. What to put on a CV, how to lay it out, what employers are looking for. When applying for a job in another country it…>
Jobseeking and Interview Tips
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…>
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….>
What Are Employers Looking For?
Skills and Qualifications With many graduates struggling to find work, it’s wise to ask the question, ‘What are employers are looking for in a candidate?’ Unfortunately, a university degree may well be insufficient. It is skills and experiences that can make you a desired applicant and supplement your qualifications. What…>
A Recruiter’s View – Do’s and Don’ts When Applying for a Job
There are many seemingly obvious things people get wrong when applying for a job! In the past month, I have been involved in the recruitment of three new people to our team, two of whom I will be line managing. This has meant reading 161 applications and interviewing 13 short-listed…>
The Realistic Academic Job Hunter
Today’s extremely competitive academic job environment can cause a great deal of heartache for the would-be academic. Here I want to add a few words of advice about how to maintain a methodical and pragmatic approach to looking for a job, particularly when the field is so challenging and the…>
Succeeding At Internal Interviews
Succeeding in an internal interview can seem like a breeze. You know the people. You understand the organisation, and you have a successful track record that should speak for itself – right? This can lead to a false sense of security, a lack of proper preparation and underperformance on the…>
Job Interview Questions – Top 10
Deciding on job interview questions to ask the interviewer can be one of the most stressful parts of the interview process. Often candidates hurry through this part, relieved to have the job interview over as quickly as possible. Others ‘go through the motions’ by asking unoriginal questions to fill the time.
