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Starting a new job can always be intimidating, regardless of what level or stage you are in your career. However, you should remember that you were appointed to the role as the employer believes you have the right attributes to undertake the job and the personality which fits with their culture.
How you go about giving your resignation can have an impact on your career. Following the normal etiquette can go a long way in helping your personal brand as your career develops, but if you approach it in the wrong way, this could affect your immediate future. For example, you will be relying on your current employer for a good reference to secure the new position or for future roles.
Wondering what to do after the interview is over and you have been offered the job? Here are a few tips to help you make your decision
Competency based and behavioural interview questions are aimed at finding out whether a candidate has the required skills and qualities for a job. The employer assesses if you have proven work experience and how you will apply this in the future.
Once you have mastered the art of job application and you have been invited to an interview, do not get complacent - be prepared. Although an interview could last only 45 minutes, you need to spend more time than this looking into the background of the company to find out what you can about them.
Making sure your CV is written for the role you are applying for is an absolute requirement when applying for jobs, but there are several steps you can take when writing your CV to make sure it always looks good and attractive to the employer.
Having a desire to get the job you want is not enough on its own these days. Thorough preparation is required in order to read and understand the person specification so that your application can be tailored to the specific job you are applying for.
Interviews can be very daunting, but with good preparation and planning it does not have to be such a challenge. Interviews vary from short conversations lasting a few minutes to a full-blown interview process over several stages, sometimes with more than one interviewer. You should not be afraid of the interview – be positive about the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths, abilities, and passion.