Jan
22
Annette Lewis | Job Interview Advice

job interview changing skills

Recruitment techniques have evolved significantly over time, with the stale interview structures of the past being replaced by fresh, dynamic alternatives fit for the digital age.

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Jan
22
Joe McDermott | Job Interview Advice

Strengths Based Interview Success

Traditional interview formats are being ousted in favour of modern techniques by many organisations, especially those looking to recruit graduates. (more…)

Feb
17

job interview

So time to get ready for your job interview and in this article we provide you with the key tasks to complete before stepping through the door of the interview room. (more…)

Feb
17
Joe McDermott | Job Interview Advice

Questions at interview can take one of several forms. There may be open questions that really just invite you to talk so that the interviewer can gain an insight into your attitudes, thought processes, and communication skills. Competency and behavioural questions are now becoming the norm however many interviewers still favour the standard and traditional job interview questions such as “Tell me about yourself” and “Why should we hire you?” etc. (more…)

Nov
30

Learn what to expect in your UK Medical Interview in 2021 plus discover sample interview questions

Having worked in recruitment in the medical sector with the NHS, I am often asked for guidance on how to succeed in Medical Interviews. Of course, most candidates want to know what interview questions to expect and what are the best strategies for answering. (more…)

Nov
27
Effective interview skills are essential for graduates and school leavers entering the job market and trying to persuade a prospective employer to offer them that often elusive first job. A common problem and something to avoid is to approach the interview with the attitude that a top end degree is enough to land a job. (more…)
Nov
22
Joe McDermott | Job Interview Advice

Preparing for an interview will undoubtedly help your performance on the day by giving you more confidence, and enabling you to be better able to answer questions competently and accurately, and also to present your capabilities to maximum effect. You will not know of course, the precise questions that will be asked, but you can cover the various areas and topics likely to come up. (more…)

Nov
21
It is very likely that you will be invited to attend an Assessment Center at some stage in your career and during your job search process. It can be quite baffling and indeed a little scary for a first timer and in this article I will give you some top advice and tips as to what Assessment Center Exercises here in the UK are all about what is involved and how to pass. (more…)
Feb
4
Joe McDermott | Job Interview Advice
As interviewers, we pay particular attention to the questions that the candidate asks us during the interview. Our experience shows this can sometimes say more about their interests and intentions than the answers they have given to our questions.  (more…)
Mar
13
Annette Lewis | Job Interview Advice

How to Excel in GPST Stage 3 Selection Centres; Simulation Exercises (Role Plays) and Written Exercises

Recruitment into GP Specialty Training has traditionally been highly competitive and this year is no exception. Candidates must pass through a tough 3 stage assessment process and while most can get through the Stage 2 – MMT relatively easy it is always the Stage 3 assessment that is most difficult. (more…)