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Interview with Chung Bang Yun, Qiushi Chair Professor

Throughout his career, Chung Bang Yun has held many additional roles alongside his core employment, such as serving as Editor-in-Chief for an international research journal and holding the presidential position for a number of academic societies.

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 for roles, both now and…>

Video Interviews – How to Prepare

Video interviews are used by an increasing number of employers to sift through candidates for internships, graduate schemes and other professional roles. Zoom and Teams interviews are now routinely used as part of the interview process due to current restrictions around Covid-19.

Giving a Sample Lecture at Interview

So you have been called for an interview for your dream job teaching at your perfect university. You’re nearly there. You have checked your CV and rehearsed answers to common questions, but you’ve got to deliver a sample lecture. How do you make it a success? Start planning what to deliver by thinking about why…>

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…>

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…>

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 day. You need to prepare…>