With hundreds of applicants screened on a daily basis recruiters are always on the lookout for candidates who will be the perfect fit for the job. Here’s how to spot a stellar CV in less time than it takes to finish your morning brew… First things first – check the format A good applicant will …
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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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Before an interview it’s a given that you will try and garner as much information about your prospective new employer as possible. With this in mind, here’s some key questions to get you started… What does the company do? How big is the team you’re looking to join? How important is the team’s function in …
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Don’t let your job search grind you down. Break it in to five small steps – each designed to get you the job you deserve! Monday = Goal setting for the week ahead Start the week as you mean to go on by setting your job-search goals in the form of small ‘to-do’ lists. Stick …
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Need help crafting the perfect cover letter for your prospective employer? MG have you covered! The cover letter is your opportunity to demonstrate that you are a well-informed, passionate candidate who has the knowledge and key skills needed to do the job. Firstly, if you want your cover letter to be read, you need to …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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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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Tell me about a successful collaboration experience… Collaboration is an important skill in nearly every profession, so the ability to work well with others is a must. This is an important question when considering how the candidate may fit in with the culture of the company. How do you foster positive relationships? Being able to …
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