Manager Interviews – a tough job interview process

February 14th, 2012

Englishman John Browett has been appointed as new Head of Retail at Apple after a year long worldwide search.

This goes to show that employers are taking their time to find the right candidates to fill jobs, especially more senior positions such as management roles. These roles are crucial to the efficient running of the business and it is essential to recruit the right person.

If you are looking for a management position you should be prepared for a much tougher recruitment process including an intense manager interview. Your CV may be fine tuned to sell your skills but it is the job interview, or indeed interviews, that really show the interviewer that you are the right person for the job.

New Year = New You. How to succeed at your first job interview of 2012

January 14th, 2012

I hope you all had a great Christmas and have made your new year’s resolutions for 2012. This month sees the highest number of job interviews take place in the country. Are you one of them? If so, make sure you make the most of this opportunity. Read More…

Graduate employment ‘up’, overall youth employment ‘down’

November 18th, 2011

HESA published its latest Destinations of HE Leavers survey recently which shows positive news; more graduates are in full time work than in previous years. However only days ago the ONS announced that youth unemployment overall is at its highest ever, reinforcing the value of a degree for young people.

Employers – know your limits at interviews

November 2nd, 2011

Employment laws have been causing headaches for recruiters recently with strict rules on what can and can’t be asked at job interviews.

InterviewGold reported in an earlier article that over half of jobseekers would lie on their CVs and in job applications in order to land a job interview. Therefore it is understandable that interviewers are becoming tougher in interviews. But where do you draw the line, and how much are you allowed to ask without getting into trouble?

Female unemployment hits 20 year high

October 16th, 2011

A recent report from the Office for National Statistics has highlighted that women are suffering much more than men at this stage of the economic crisis. With more than a million women unemployed, this is now at a 20 year high.

Despite reports that the economy is starting to recover, female employment has actually decreased again by 64,000 over the course of the last year compared to an increase in male employment by 69,000.

Graduates are still struggling to find work years after graduating

September 20th, 2011

A new survey has highlighted the difficulties that graduates are having getting on the career ladder years after leaving university.

The Higher Education Statistics Agency recently published data on the graduates of 2007 which showed that over a quarter (27.7%) were still not in full time paid employment. Just under 9% were in part time work leaving 63% out of the workplace entirely. In a time when university fees are at their highest this is worrying news for students and new graduates. Read More…

83 Applications Per Graduate Vacancy Means Tougher Interviews

July 6th, 2011

The Daily Mail reports that the number of applications for graduate placements has doubled over the last two years, creating intense recruitment procedures for the thousands still looking for their first step on the ladder.

Many firms admit that they are only considering a 2:1 or above as academic criteria before putting interviewees through their paces and with an average of 83 applications per vacancy the competition is fierce. “Universities encourage students to focus on their grades and their CV but there is one last and major hurdle – the interview” says Joe McDermott, CEO of Anson Reed Ltd, the interview training company behind the InterviewGold.com website. Read More…

How To Dress For An Interview

May 31st, 2011

Applying for a job and then being asked to come in for an interview is a huge step towards your goal of getting hired for an available job position.

However, your interview is the most important aspect of the job search process. As a result, knowing how to dress for your interview could mean the difference between being hired and being turned down for the job. Read More…

Job Opportunities Are Finally On The Up! So Start Preparing

May 26th, 2011

At last unemployment in the UK has started to fall. And with job vacancies increasing applicants need to refresh their skills now.

This increase was mainly due to an increase in temp positions and recruitment agencies have some advice – if you think that all that is needed is a CV and quick interview you are mistaken. They have also noticed an increase in applicants to each position as people expand their search from just permanent positions. Read More…

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