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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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 …
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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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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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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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Although already comprising over a third of the American workforce, millennials (people aged 18-35) are still a hotly discussed topic in organizational behavioural trends and research. They continue to be this because, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, this generation will become 75% of the American workforce by 2030. Employers big and …
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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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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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So, you’re at the interview stage, this means you’re 50% closer to securing your dream job – here’s some top tips to help you over the finish line. From pre-interview to the after-interview closing email, we’ve got you covered!