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Common LinkedIn profile mistakes
An employer's first impression of you is often based on your CV, followed by your LinkedIn profile. Are you giving off the wrong impression? All because of some simple mistakes on your LinkedIn profile? Fix these 8 simple mistakes and you’ll: Be contacted more often about opportunities. Stand out...
Common interview questions & how to answer them
Preparing for an interview? Here are some commonly asked questions to be ready for. Interviews are nerve-racking. We’ve all come out of one, kicking ourselves for the answers we gave. So here are the 10 most common interview questions that can make or break the interview -...
Sorry, but you’re overqualified.
Understanding why employers may say "No" to experience. Have you ever been told you're too qualified for a job? It's not the most satisfying feedback, is it? That's why we wanted to shed some light on why employers may sometimes make this call. 1. Team dynamics Hiring someone with extensive...
6 interview questions you should always ask candidates
Are your interview questions finding the best candidate or just the best rehearsed? Finding the ideal candidate is no easy feat. So, we've put together the top 6 questions that help reveal the person behind the paper. 1. Why are you interested in working at this company? This question...
Don’t make this mistake in your next interview
If you've been guilty of this, we have good news - it's a really easy fix. Time and again, we see candidates making the same mistake - they don't ask any meaningful questions during their interview. The thing is, hiring managers unanimously agree: The absolute worst answer...
The best question to ask candidates in an interview
To help cut through the rehearsed responses and understand the person beneath. Interviews are short and stressful, making it hard to truly understand the person you’re talking to. But there’s one question Simon Sinek asks in every interview that can help you do just that. What's the question? "I...
Dream jobs don’t exist
They're like unicorns. Often talked about. But rarely sighted. We thought it was time to debunk this myth. So let's explore why you shouldn't chase that dream and what you should focus on. 1. The great illusion The reality is, no job is perfect. Every role comes with its...
Are you sabotaging your own job search without even knowing it?
If you've been sending out application after application only to hear crickets. You might be unknowingly sabotaging your job search. Here's how: #1 The shotgun approach Applying to every job under the sun might seem like a good idea, but this often backfires. By failing to target your search,...