http://www.interviewstuff.com/rss.xml Up to date news and opinion about job interviews. We will bring you hot-off-the-press techniques, expert opinions, the latest strategies and reviews of new products for job interview success, as well as CV writing and resume advice. en-us Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:55:31 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:55:31 +0000 Easy Blogs ( http://www.easyblogs.com ) http://www.interviewstuff.com/200610.html#e34 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200610.html#e34 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:55:31 +0000 Job Interview Manners And Etiquette It’s easy to make a silly mistake with job interview manners. It could offend the interviewer and count against you. Here are the Dos and Don'ts of job interview manners, to help you get... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200609.html#e33 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200609.html#e33 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 14:06:47 +0000 Have you ever had the experience of a meeting that went particularly well, or a project that met every deadline and criteria? And yet there are times when it just doesn’t go as well? NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) is like a switch you can flick, to make... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200609.html#e32 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200609.html#e32 Thu, 7 Sep 2006 09:37:50 +0000 So the interview's over. You breathe a sigh of relief and get on with everyday life, hoping you'll get the "you're hired" letter in the post. Bad idea. ??? If you want to practically double your chances of getting to the next round or being offered the... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200608.html#e31 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200608.html#e31 Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:36:22 +0000 Want to know the right answer? This is perhaps one of the most dreaded job interview questions - and the most dangerous. Yet it's common. Most interviewers will ask it at some stage. And it's a question that works on many levels. Don't be fooled into thinking... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200608.html#e30 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200608.html#e30 Tue, 22 Aug 2006 18:32:22 +0000 More than 70% of UK employers are now recruiting online. So if your CV isn't there for them to find, you could be missing out. Research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD) showed that the majority of employers are doing this to cut... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200607.html#e29 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200607.html#e29 Thu, 13 Jul 2006 09:04:27 +0000 Do you know anyone who's getting loads of second round interviews, but never getting job offers? Want to know some techniques that might help them clinch the deal? We regularly meet job hunters who are getting demoralised. It's understandable. After all,... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200605.html#e28 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200605.html#e28 Thu, 4 May 2006 09:14:33 +0000 Did you see last night's episode of The Apprentice - The Job Interview? (Catch it here on the BBC The Apprentice Website, if you missed it - it was a classic). The final 4 candidates were subjected to 3 job interviews with trusted colleagues of Sir Alan... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e27 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e27 Tue, 25 Apr 2006 18:12:18 +0000 Do you find it hard to motivate yourself to go to the interview, knowing it's likely to be the same old "thanks, but no thanks" response? Do you wonder whether you'll ever get a job? You're not alone. Research shows that after just 3 separate interviews... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e26 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e26 Mon, 24 Apr 2006 18:52:47 +0000 If you find your mind is racing, thinking about the interview, then it can be difficult to sleep. Top tips are: Avoid caffeine after 6pm (this includes tea, coffee, cola and chocolate). Have a warm bath, with some soothing bubble bath. Keep a notepad near... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e25 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e25 Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:05:47 +0000 It's critical find out how to deal with illegal and dodgy job interview questions, before going to the interview. "So are you married, then?" "I was wondering what your thoughts are on starting a family?" "Do you have any medical problems we should be aware... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e24 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e24 Fri, 21 Apr 2006 19:59:03 +0000 How fit are you feeling? Right now? Full of energy and raring to go? Or one coffee too many and using match sticks to prop open your eye lids? Why do I ask? Because your job interview performance depends on your mental state - how fast you can think and... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e23 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e23 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 17:23:29 +0000 Just wanted to let you know that we've just added a brand new Resources Section to Interview Stuff. In addition to all the information we offer on the site, we wanted to make it as easy as possible for you to find all the extra resources we offer - they... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e22 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e22 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 17:49:28 +0000 At last - good news for UK job hunters. The UK's Department of Trade & Industry has given employers a 6 month countdown to stop age discrimination in recruitment. The new law comes into force in October this year and means that any form of discrimination... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e21 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e21 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:43:12 +0000 If your job interview is racing towards you and you're running out of time, then you're in good company. Over 50% of the visitors to Interview Stuff have an interview in the next 24 hours. A further 1/4 have one in the next 2-3 days. And we know what that... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e20 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e20 Thu, 6 Apr 2006 20:51:00 +0000 Your cover letter is often seen as the "poor relation" of your CV / resume. Yet it's a vital part of the application process. In fact, there are techniques you can use to at least double your chances of getting a job interview, just... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e19 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e19 Wed, 5 Apr 2006 13:49:18 +0000 Hot off the press! We're going to be working with Monster, the online job search experts, to create job interview advice podcasts. [Podcasts are audio or video files that you can download to listen to / view on your computer or MP3 player.] I've been their... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e18 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e18 Tue, 4 Apr 2006 18:59:01 +0000 Yesterday, we covered the importance of really listening in a job interview, to make sure you don't accidentally answer the wrong question. Want to know two more simple strategies you can use to increase your job interview success? It's a myth that the best... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e17 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200604.html#e17 Mon, 3 Apr 2006 18:30:19 +0000 I did a seminar this weekend on listening. And it struck me how important listening is for a job hunter in a job interview. There's more to job interview success than giving interesting answers. If your listening skills aren't up to scratch, you can throw... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e16 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e16 Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:26:46 +0000 This is an excerpt from our latest newsletter - Interview Answers. If you'd like to make sure you receive it regularly, subscribe now. Sometimes, despite all logic, you can come across an advert for a job you know you'd love but which, on paper, you're... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e15 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e15 Sun, 26 Mar 2006 20:50:45 +0000 8. Making a weak first impression   Unfortunately, no matter how hard the interviewer tries, a lot of "don't want to hire them" decisions are made in the first few minutes of contact. If you make a... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e14 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e14 Sat, 25 Mar 2006 19:04:05 +0000 4. Complaining   Ok, so your train journey might have been a nightmare and maybe you thought the tube would never arrive, or the tailbacks on the motorway were endless. But your interviewer doesn't... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e13 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e13 Fri, 24 Mar 2006 18:51:44 +0000 The top 10 job interview mistakes aren't all as obvious as you might think. Make sure you don't accidentally throw away your chances of a job offer. Read on for a whistle-stop tour of the top ten interview clangers! 1. Lying Although it's tempting, it... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e12 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e12 Thu, 23 Mar 2006 21:16:15 +0000 Hot-off-the-press news! You're the first to know! We've been working with CV and resume writing experts to create: CV Confidence By being focused and having a structured approach to writing your CV or resume, it can be much easier and less stressful than... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e11 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e11 Wed, 22 Mar 2006 18:45:32 +0000 How to use your cover letter to help you get the interview. Your cover letter is often seen as the "poor relation" of your CV / resume. Yet it's a vital part of the application process. In fact, there are techniques you can use to... http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e10 http://www.interviewstuff.com/200603.html#e10 Tue, 21 Mar 2006 11:18:23 +0000 Want to know how to shine in a competency based job interview? Many candidates get stressed when they're told to expect to talk about "competencies". But actually it's just another name for a fairly standard job interview. There are many types of job interview....