You get sweaty, your mind goes blank, you don't understand the questions and then talk too fast! A job interview can create stress and anxiety in the most confident of people. We've all been there. And have you noticed that the more you want the job, the worse it seems to get?! So, what can you do to ensure you perform your best on the day? 1. Prepare and Plan It's pretty easy to work out the kind of questions they will ask, so: Plan how you will answer the usual introductory

Job interviews can be stressful, but thorough preparation can help to reduce anxiety. Knowing how you are going to respond to the following questions, and practicing the responses over and over again (out loud), will ensure that you not only seem prepared but that you impress the panel on the day. What interests you about this job and why would you be a good fit? While this is a pretty stock-standard interview question, answering it well requires some thought. You need to mak

I spend a decent amount of time preparing to meet with new clients. I read their existing resume and transfer their information into the template that I use, then read through their cover letter and LinkedIn profile if they have them. I also have a good read of the position description of the job that they want to apply for and start incorporating the key selection criteria into the resume template. And do you know what? I normally walk into the client meeting not really unde

A job interview can create stress and anxiety in even the most confident of people. You get sweaty, your mind goes blank, you don't understand the questions and then talk too fast! We've all been there. (And the more you want the job, the worse it seems to get.) So, what can you do to ensure you perform your best on the day? 1. Prepare and Plan Use the position description or job ad to work out what they are looking for, and plan out how you will answer a question based on ea

If you put in the work to produce a quality job application, then your job interview preparation should be a breeze. So what does a quality application look like, and how does that help you prepare for an interview? Researching the organisation and role Research should be done as part of your job application. You can research online and call to ask any questions you might have. Your knowledge of the role and organisation should then be conveyed in your cover letter, along wit