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The rejection email arrived. Or worse, silence did. Either way, you know. And that feeling of sitting with a failed interview is one of the more uncomfortable experiences in a job search. You replay the moment you stumbled on that…
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Have you ever walked into interviews knowing you can do the job, only to forget what to say when the questions begin? Before you enter the room, you feel ready. You know the work and what you have done before….
He Started Applying for Smaller Jobs Because He No Longer Believed He Deserved the Bigger Ones. Peter did not notice it happening at first. After the fourth rejection, he told himself the roles were not the right fit. After the…
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She Knew the Answer. She Just Could Not Say It. Sandra had seven years in HR. She had sat on the other side of the interview table more times than she could count. She knew exactly what interviewers were looking…
The interview is almost over; you’ve answered question after question, explained your experience, talked about your achievements, and tried your best to convince the panel that you’re the right person for the job. Then here comes that familiar question, “Do…
Can being too honest in an interview cost you the job? After all, honesty is supposed to be a good thing. Parents teach us to tell the truth. Employers say they value honesty. Yet, in an interview, saying everything exactly…
Every candidate gets nervous before an interview. The ones who perform well are not the ones who feel nothing. They know what to do with the feeling. Anxiety before an interview is normal. It means you care. The problem is…
We all love to smell good, right? Especially when you’re going for an interview. You have your outfit ready, your CV is printed, you’ve rehearsed your answers, and before you leave the house, you reach for your favourite perfume. You…
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We already covered how to prepare for an interview. Now for those who were asking about the final rounds, this is for you. Getting to the final round means the company already believes you can do the job. Nobody invites…
Most people spend the night before an interview in full panic mode. Googling questions, rewriting their CV summary for the third time, and lying awake running through worst-case scenarios. That is not preparation. That is anxiety with a to-do list….
Imagine you’ve been job hunting for months. You’ve sent out countless applications, rewritten your CV more times than you can remember, and finally, you are called in for an interview. You even start imagining what life would be like if…
You have landed an interview. Congratulations! But you may be asking yourself now what? I guess you are feeling a mixture of excitement and nervousness which is normal. What if I told you interviews aren’t just about having the right…
Do you wonder how other candidates perform during the interview for them to be hired? Do you sometimes feel that other candidates are better than you with their experience and confidence? Stop wondering now about your competitors and focus on…
Imagine spending countless hours preparing for interviews with hopes that you would get a job, and you receive feedback, “After careful consideration, we have decided to move forward with another candidate.” This was the reality for James many times before…
I recently had an interview coaching session with one of my clients who had received mixed signals from an interview she had recently attended. She was more than convinced that she had impressed the interview panel and was almost certain…
There is a question that comes up in almost every interview, and almost every candidate handles it the same way. Tell me about yourself. It sounds simple. It is not. And the way most people answer it is the reason…
Picture this, you’re in an interview, anxious, but you’re sure you’ve prepared. Now you only have one opportunity to make a lasting first impression. But how do you do it in the first 30 seconds? The truth is, those first few moments can shape how…
10 Essential Do’s and Don’ts Following Every Job Interview As a job candidate, you go into an interview with 2 goals! To impress the employer to hire you and to learn more about the job and the employer. Employers use…
If you’ve been job hunting lately, you’ve probably noticed that interviews don’t feel the same anymore. What used to be predictable, “Tell me about yourself,” “Why should we hire you?” has evolved into something more detailed, more practical, and sometimes…
Going for a second interview is a pretty wild mix of excitement and nerves. It means you’ve already managed to impress the hiring team, which is huge, and now you are genuinely just one step away from landing the job….
The higher you go in your career, the more the interview changes. When you’re interviewing for an entry-level or mid-level role, most of the questions revolve around what you know and what you can do. But when you’re handling leadership…
Do you offer strategies on how to answer interview questions confidently? This is a question that Sammy asked when he was inquiring about our interview coaching services. What prompted him to take a step to hone his interview skills was…
You applied for a position, got shortlisted, attended the interview, but unfortunately, things didn’t go your way. Then, a few weeks or months later, another opportunity opens up within the same organization. You apply again and, to your surprise, they…
You have been shortlisted for a role you qualify for. So, the first thing you do is go on your laptop and Google “common interview questions,” write out your answers, read them a few times, and tell yourself you are…
You have already sent your CV. The recruiter has reviewed it and seen that your skills and qualifications match what the employer is looking for. The next step is showing the recruiter that the person they saw on paper is…
You know that moment you’re in an interview and you know very well that you need a break, maybe to take some water, catch your breath, or use the washroom? But you don’t know how to go about it because…
I know many of you can relate to how job interviews can feel like auditions you didn’t rehearse for. Imagine how you walk in. Smile and feel a little anxious. And you’re thinking, ‘how do I make them remember me?’…
Diana walked into the interview room, CV in hand. Polished and smartly dressed, her skills? Sharp qualifications matched the JD perfectly. She had five years of experience. A perfect fit for the role. Then it happened… Her palms started sweating….
When you ask around, so many people always dream of working for an international company. The benefits, the salary, and the package that come with such kind of jobs are absolutely rewarding. Now that you have already spotted one, you’ve…
Preparing for a job interview can bring about nervousness, excitement and doubt. Many people feel they need to be perfect and have all the answers ready to make a lasting impression. Here’s the truth confidence before an interview isn’t about…
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…