Capability Based Interviews require candidates to provide evidence and examples of past behaviour BUT, they also explore skills, strengths, knowledge, motivation, interests and values The panel will assess capability across relevant Capability Dimensions and Sub-Dimensions Preparing for Capability-Based Interviews 2.… Read More »Capability Based Interview
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Competency based interviews are increasing in popularity. Many organisations use this style of interview including Public Service | Civil Service, Local Authorities | County Councils | HSE, and An Garda Síochána Many interviewees struggle with preparation and become overwhelmed We… Read More »Job Interview Training | SAR Technique
Executive Officer | Civil Service Jobs | Interview Coaching Most clients facing a competency based interview are fearful Fear of the unknown!! However, it doesn’t have to be like that I have developed a simple 3-step programme to help you… Read More »Executive Officer | Public Jobs | Interview Coaching
Clerical Officer Competencies Team work Information Management | Processing Delivery of Results Customer Service & Communication Skills Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values Clerical Officer competitions can be highly competitive. However, effective preparation… Read More »Clerical Officer | Competency Based Interviews | Training
JOB INTERVIEW TIPS TO LAND MORE OFFERS!! Most interviewers are nice people. They want you to be the “BEST YOU” at interview, and many adapt a friendly and encouraging approach during job interviews to facilitate this. But, unfortunately, not everyone… Read More »What the interviewer really thinks!
Here are a few simple job interview tips to improve your interview to job offer ratio It’s very frustrating when you feel you are performing well at job interviews BUT get a steady stream of DEAR JOHN letters. Rejection is… Read More »Secrets of an Interview Coach
As if job interviews weren’t scary enough, now you MUST face ‘cyclops’ I’ve watched my recorded interview coaching sessions and here are some observations and advice I have summarised to help those facing video interviews (Zoom, MS Teams) LOOK INTO… Read More »ZOOM JOB INTERVIEWS | one-eyed monster
Not So Difficult Job Interview Questions | Why do you want to work for us? Point 1: It’s NOT a game of SCRABBLE. So, you don’t get extra points for big and fancy words. Keep your answers simple and sincere… Read More »Not So Difficult Job Interview Questions
Fail to prepare, prepare to WAFFLE THINKING is your ENEMY during interview. The more you have to think, the more you will struggle So, you are asked a question at interview You don’t have an answer You need time to… Read More »Interview Preparation Advice
What are your strengths? Answer: I can blend in and go unnoticed. Therefore, I never get singled out at job interviews and never get any job offers Joking aside, it’s what most job seekers should say. They pick generic answers… Read More »Tricky Job Interview Question