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Interviews can either make or break your chances of succeeding when you are looking for a job. Whether you are starting in your career or are a seasoned professional eyeing your next promotion, the truth remains the same. Interviews can…
There was this one time when I found myself in a tricky situation with one of my candidates for a role we were recruiting for. It happened that one of the candidates was someone I knew too well and they…
We recently had a very strong candidate for one of our interviews. She was perfect, if I must say. The way she presented her proficiency and skills, her speech, she was eloquent… name them all. Her experience in the job…
Interviews can feel intimidating, especially when are trying to talk about personal achievements without sounding arrogant. Many job seekers keep asking us, how do you speak confidently about your wins while still sounding natural and professional? What we always say…
“The moment I saw his CV, I thought we’d found our person. MBA from UON, five years in marketing, impressive portfolio. Then he walked into the interview wearing jeans and sneakers.” These were the words of Natalia, a senior recruiter…
There’s a moment that catches many candidates off guard. You’re seated in an interview, everything is flowing well, then the interviewer says something you don’t fully agree with. Maybe it’s about strategy, how something should be done or something about…
To ace a job interview, preparation has to go beyond memorizing answers. Employers are not only listening to what is said but also watching how a candidate thinks, responds and carries themselves. Here are some of the tips to help…
To ace a job interview, preparation has to go beyond memorizing answers. Employers are not only listening to what is said but also watching how a candidate thinks, responds and carries themselves. Here are some of the tips to help…
Jones had the experience, skills and ambition it took in his field. But despite being overly qualified and reliable, his boss kept passing him over for promotions. Frustrated, he said Enough! and immediately started looking for better opportunities to reverse…
Grace left her job in finance in 2021. Not because she wanted to. Her mother had fallen sick, and there was nobody else. She handled it the way she handled most things, quietly, completely, without asking for help. For three…
In order to make a lasting impression in an interview, it is not just about getting the answers right. It is about how a candidate shows up, connects, and stays in the interviewer’s mind after the interview ends. Many people…
You walked out of that interview replaying every moment in your head, and for once, nothing felt off.You answered every question clearly, confidently, and even impressively. So when the rejection email came in, it didn’t just disappoint you, it confused…
If you have sent out your CV and then you get that email that you have been invited for an interview, you know that feeling, the excitement, and the confidence. Out of all the CVs sent, they saw you as…
Virtual interview mistakes are often the reason strong candidates lose good opportunities, even when they have the right skills. Sounds unfair, right? But in a virtual setup, how you show up matters just as much as what you say. A…
Akinyi stared at the laptop, another rejection email. She felt like crying when she saw yet another “We have decided to move with another candidate.” She looked at her CV, which was updated and reflected her achievements perfectly. Her skills…
Interviews can feel frustrating, especially when you know you are qualified but still not getting job offers. It can feel confusing and unfair at times. Interviews are not just about your experience or skills, they are about how you show…
There’s a common assumption that extroverts have it easy in interviews. You’re confident, talkative, and can hold a conversation without awkward pauses. So naturally, you should walk into any interview room and impress instantly, right? Not always. Many extroverts walk…
Brian had spent five years in logistics. He could read a supply chain the way some people read a novel, quickly and fluently. His manager trusted him with vendor relationships that others fumbled. So nobody could explain why he kept…
Every time we are called in for an interview, we tend to practice and polish the basics: dress well, arrive early, maintain eye contact, and follow general interview tips. But did you know that in all that, we forget the…
Tracy walked into a panel interview with 6 recruiters with strict eyes, each holding a pen ready to write off her name from the list, at least that’s what she thought. She was shaking, but trying so hard to make…