Tell me about yourself – Part 2

Tell me about yourself – Part 2

The most common question asked at an interview but in my experience, it’s the question that most often stumps a person. You may hear those exact words or similar versions including: Tell me why you have applied for this job? Walk me through your experiences? I have...
Will 2020 be time for a change?

Will 2020 be time for a change?

It’s the end of another year and for most of us, it’s a frantic rush before we can finally enjoy a few days (or hopefully longer!) off. Once we do finally get some down-time, it’s common to reflect on the past year and start thinking about the next one. If that...
Interview Preparation

Interview Preparation

Every interview is a valuable learning experience and to be successful you need to prepare. Here are some areas to think about The Company Do your homework, research the company, what are their values, culture, financial position, their products, history, staff, and...
Tell us about yourself – Part 1

Tell us about yourself – Part 1

This can be the toughest question! But equally the most important. Your “elevator pitch” is your first opportunity to “sell yourself/ stand out from the crowd” to a potential employer in the time it takes to travel from the ground to the top floor of a building....
What is Emotional Intelligence?

What is Emotional Intelligence?

Our emotions are contributing to our lives, and they play a part in our professional and personal development, they are an essential part of who we are. However, a lot of people have little insight into the term emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence is having...