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Exit interview tips

Have you been invited to an exit interview after resigning? Find out how to get the best out of the interview and handle tricky questions!

10 Video Interview Tips: How to impress in a video interview

Even post-pandemic many candidates are offered a video interview as an option. The advantages to both employer and candidate are clear – no travel time or expenses and the ability to apply for jobs globally are just a few of the clear benefits.  Whether through Skype or Facetime, Microsoft Teams or Zoom, the skills you…>

Academic Interview Tips: Sending a Thank You Note after the Interview

Have you considered sending a thank you note after an academic interview? If you sent one, did you feel awkward, hopeful or optimistic once you have written it? The idea of sending a thank you note after an interview is nothing new. Many of us, however, consider it solely a gesture to win the interviewer’s…>

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 interview panel. For a permanent…>

Tips For Dealing With Pre-Interview Nerves

Most people dread job interviews. It is perfectly normal to feel pre-interview nerves since a lot is 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 before your interview Being…>

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…>

How to use the STAR method in interviews

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 prepare for your next interview…>

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 with the interviewers and asked…>

Interview in less than 24 hours

Do you have an interview invitation and need to prepare quickly? In the following article, we will share our top tips and guidance for your interview, as well as a preparation checklist. An interview is a conversation which helps your employers find out more about you. Your interviewers will ask you a number of questions…>