My name is Jamie Van Cuyk and I’m a business consultant who specialises in employee management. The story of my worst job interview ever is a good one. While I did not enjoy the experience, I can’t help but laugh nearly 15 years later! What I learned from that event goes past the questions and…
Welcome to the first in a new series of features where we analyse and explore job roles of the future. This month it’s all about Artificial Intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence Specialists work on systems that gather information, formulate decisions and then act on that information. Essentially, as an Artificial Intelligence Specialist, you develop software that…
From a Journalist for Vecernji list to a Talent Acquisition Manager at Manning Global! MG Meets Robert Marinkovic, responsible for finding, hiring – & retaining! – our talented candidates! Let’s find out how he changes other people’s lives & what changes he has made in his own life to date… Firstly, how are you feeling? What’s it…
Leadership You need to display how you lead and develop individuals who think and act differently together as a unified team. Make your examples come to life; talk to your prospective employer about specific individuals whose careers you have helped and the ways in which you have assisted their development. Be clear on the KPIs…
This question can be a blessing in disguise, so don’t shy away from it! The goal of this question is to help measure cultural fit by analysing the following factors: how humble is this candidate? How transparent are they in talking about difficult subjects? One approach to answering is to analyse the key skills needed…
Soft skills are essential for any new recruit to fit in to your corporate culture and become a productive employee, it also reflects well on the company’s hiring process, but how to measure them? First, a definition: Soft skills, aka employability skills, are a group of essential abilities that involve the development of a knowledge…
Austin is the founder of Cultivated Culture where he teaches people how to land amazing jobs without prior connections or ‘traditional’ experience, and without applying online. His strategies have been featured in Forbes and Business Insider and they have helped people land jobs at Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Deloitte, and more. In this exclusive interview Austin…
Possibly the most common interview question, and arguably the most important, it will serve you well as a candidate to go in to an interview well-prepared for this question. The aim of this question is to highlight your strengths and demonstrate why you’re the perfect hire. However, to ensure your potential employer really knows what…
There are some standard interview questions that we’re all familiar with. ‘What are your strengths… where do you see yourself in five years… why do you want to work here?’ etc. are all typical interview fodder that nearly all applicants feel equipped to answer. However if you really want to find out more about a…
MG Meets Talent Acquisition Manager Hemavathi Mathadmani in India to find out how communication and motivation is the key for teamwork making the dream work! Firstly, how are you feeling? I’m feeling really happy, thanks! You work from your home in India – what’s it like? Plus, do you have any advice for people working…