Kick-start your 2023 job search with these expert tips!As we enter the new year, many of us are feeling more inspired to start something new and a change in careers or a move up in your industry...
Since the pandemic there has been a shift away from in-person interviews as more and more employers are in favour of using Zoom and Microsoft teams as their technology of choice within their recrui...
With job market competitivity increasing, your CV is playing a more crucial role than ever before as it is the difference between successfully progressing in the application process and being rej...
Tricky Interview Questions SummarisedAre you a recent graduate looking to enter the job market for the first time? Or an experienced professional looking for a change in career?Either way, you ar...
Tricky Interview Questions Part 5: ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?'
Unless you’re someone with a specific career goal in mind, it can be challenging to pinpoint where you’d like to be in five years time; you may well feel open to the prospect of different future ca...
Tricky Interview Questions Part 4: 'What’s your current salary?'
You’ve decided to take the next step in your career and apply for the job you really want. You're now sailing through your interview, answering each question comprehensively and with ease. Then you...
Tricky Interview Questions Part 3: ‘Do you have any questions for us?’
You’re nearly at the end of your job interview. All being well, you will have demonstrated your best work, your aptitudes for the role on offer and built up a rapport with the interviewer. So when ...
Tricky Interview Questions Part 2: "Why are you leaving your current job?"
Leaving a role can be an emotional experience. You’ve invested time and effort into the position, not to mention the relationships you’ve built and experiences you’ve gone through. It’s no surprise...
Tricky Interview Questions Part 1: ‘Tell me about yourself?’
Easy right? “No prep needed” you say? Wrong. While there is technically no right or wrong answer to this one, it’s a notoriously broad question and more often than not candidates find themselves l...
Top tips to overcome nerves and ace your next job interview!
You've found a job you love, updated your CV, submitted your application and now you've landed the interview!However, if you’re like many people you may feel nervous about the interview and what th...
Working with a Recruitment Consultant: Demystified
For many people, the process of job hunting can be arduous, time consuming, and even a little bit demotivating. With so many roles out there, it can be hard to know what company will suit you, and ...
Tips for a Successful Telephone InterviewInitial interviews by telephone are becoming more common. It is important to remember that having a telephone interview is just as important as a face to fa...
While there are many things you should say in an interview, there are some very obvious no-no’s that are surprisingly common. We have been doing this for over 21 years and provide extensive intervi...
There is very little advice out there for Software Developer interviews. Talented Developers very often run into difficulty when it comes to job interviews, focusing heavily on their passions and ...
"Dread it. Run from it. Destiny arrives all the same." - Thanos 2018 We know the technical interview can be extensive, but is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of the hiring process fo...
Your personal skill set and demonstrating how it makes you perfect for the job you are applying for is the key to a successful interview.What tends to happen in interviews however is that you will...
Due to the pandemic, video interviewing has become a very popular hiring tool among clients, with many adopting it as part of a ‘new normal’. Preparing for a video interview is somewhat similar to ...
Newly Qualified Accountant? 3 Reasons to Register with VANRATH
It’s been a long time since the accountancy job market has been so buoyant. Newly qualified accountants in Northern Ireland are placed at a fantastic advantage; but even with the wealth of opportun...
How To: Attend Interview When You're Still Working
Few things can surpass the excitement of an invitation to interview. However, this feeling of elation can often quickly give way to concern, as you realise that you’ll need to get out of work to at...
With new developments unfolding on a weekly (even daily!) basis, the technology industry is booming, and as a result an increasing amount of students are choosing to study IT and Computer Science.W...
