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- Writing a Supporting Statement Which Stands OutMany people find it daunting to write a supporting statement to support their job application. This blog post outlines how to write a well-written supporting statement which showcases your qualifications, experience, skills, and passion for the role, provides insight into your character, ambition, and dedication and helps you to stand out from other candidates. What… Read more: Writing a Supporting Statement Which Stands Out
- What is the difference between the STAR / STARR / STAR+R techniques?Many people dread using the STAR technique to provide specific examples from the past, which has also been complicated by the addition of STARR and STAR+R techniques. This article provides interview skills help by explaining how to use the STAR technique as well as the STARR / STAR+R variants to provide outstanding interview examples. What… Read more: What is the difference between the STAR / STARR / STAR+R techniques?
- What are situational interview questions?Situational interviews can look tricky as they ask what you would do in a hypothetical situation which could arise in a particular role, rather than asking you about your previous experience. This article provides interview skills help by explaining what interviewers are looking for when they ask situational / hypothetical interview questions, the types of… Read more: What are situational interview questions?
- Is Interview Coaching Worth It? Benefits, Costs & Real ResultsPerhaps you are wondering whether it is worth booking interview coaching sessions and what this can help you to achieve. In this article we’ll explore how interview coaching can help you to identify your current level of interview skills, teach you to develop your individual development areas and help you to improve your confidence in… Read more: Is Interview Coaching Worth It? Benefits, Costs & Real Results
- What is a conversational interview?Conversational interviews (also known as informal interviews) are different from other interview styles. This article provides interview skills help by explaining what interviewers are looking for during conversational interviews, the types of interview questions you can expect, and includes advice on how to answer conversational interview questions. What is a conversational interview? A conversational interview… Read more: What is a conversational interview?