Finding a new job is hard enough. You’ve spent hours formatting and rechecking your CV, meticulously crafting your cover letter. You start to feel quietly confident. You know you’re the perfect fit. But then you hear crickets… Many job hunters are familiar with this situation. You feel like you’ve ticked every requirement, and more, for a particular job – but you don’t even receive a screening call. Often, it’s because you haven’t gotten past the job advertiser’s applicant tracking system
It’s no surprise as we’ve had to fully embrace remote working and social distancing; virtual interviews have become the norm. Gone are the days where you didn’t need to worry about lighting, technology, or backdrops and were able to focus solely on yourself. Today, the preparation and expectations of virtual interviews have changed the interview process. Success is now dependent on additional factors that can go incredibly wrong if not well organised and tested beforehand. Below are our top four
As your interview comes to a close, you can’t help but feel quietly confident that you have managed to impress the interviewer. You’ve provided them with some great responses, highlighted your relevant experience, and demonstrated why you’re the best candidate for the job. Then comes the inevitable question – “Are there any questions you would like to ask?”While you may feel that you have already covered off all your key points, this question not only provides an opportunity to learn