Halloween can seem like a black hole when it comes to hiring. There’s plenty of reasons why companies shy away from hiring during this time: staff are overwhelmed with end-of-year admin and simply don’t have the energy; team members are on vacation and not available for interviews; there’s simply no time for onboarding, offboarding or […]
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It’s always important to ask questions at the end of an interview – but which ones? Here’s a list of questions that’ll ensure you leave a lasting impression and get the job! ‘Is there opportunity for growth at your company?‘ Hiring managers want progression, not regression – so outline some key skills and ask if
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If you’re interviewing for a role, I can guarantee you will be asked the above question. Below are example scripts of what to say, and more importantly, when to say it… If you voluntarily leave a company: You may be leaving because your previous role was Internet Explorer-level awful, but positivity is key –
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Most interviewer’s won’t expect you to have a specific, step-by-step response for the ‘Where do you see yourself…’ question. Instead, they generally want to know one thing: ‘Does this role fit into your longer-term career goals?’ Of course, if you really do view the role for which you’re interviewing as just a random and unrelated
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You must have a highly efficient developer portfolio if you want to stand out in the tech community. If you have an ineffective or non-existent portfolio website, some employers will not even bother to review your projects. It gives them a glimpse into how you really work. A full stack developer website portfolio is a
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Some professions deal with stressful situations more frequently than others. Depending on the role, you may consider asking stress interview questions to find out how your candidate performs under pressure. However, you shouldn’t conduct a stress interview for every type of position; stress interviews can put candidates on edge and leave a bad impression of
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A well-crafted thank you note after an interview could be the tie-breaker that sets you apart from your competition and helps you get the job. If you’re even remotely interested in the position, I strongly encourage sending a note. While it’s standard interview advice, most applicants still skip this step for some reason. Here are
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Leading a team or starting a business comes with a unique set of challenges. You’re juggling everything from cultivating a mentally healthy workplace to building a personal brand and prioritising your own self-care. To help you navigate these demands, we’ve gathered advice from experienced leaders and founders – their insights offer practical guidance and inspiration
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If you want to understand where digital marketing is really headed in 2025, you don’t need a crystal ball, you need data. The latest Ad Age x Kantar white paper reveals the strategies that are helping brands cut through rising media costs, shrinking attention spans, and the slow demise of the third-party cookie. The rules have changed.
