How to be successful in an interview
by Matchtech
When candidates attend interviews there is a common misconception that they are the only ones being interviewed. In my opinion, interviews are a two-way process. Of course the candidates are there to be assessed, with regards to whether they have the right technical experience to make them suitable for the role. However the candidate mu...
Read MoreFollowing up on Interviews... expert advice
by Matchtech
The other week I had a candidate attend an interview and despite performing very well he was not offered the position as the hiring managers weren’t convinced that the position was the right level for the candidate. After rejecting the candidate for this reason the candidate took it upon himself to send me an email reiterating his...
Read MoreInterview Advice & Questions
by Hyper Recruitment Solutions
A job interview can occur in a range of different ways and knowing exactly what the format of your interview will be, prior to it taking place, is absolutely vital to your chances of success. Interviews can be face to face, over the telephone, in the form of an assessment day or maybe even online in the form of testing / presentation. Whe...
Read MoreChemical Engineering Interview Tips
by CK Group (Science, Clinical, Engineers and IT Recruitment)
On a day to day basis the recruiters at CK Science often get asked for chemical engineering interview advice and tips. Specialist chemical engineering recruiter Andrew Bolton at CK Science has made a brief video which gives essential interview tips to help you prepare for a chemical engineering job interview. Watch the video here now ...
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by Jobs in Science
Interview Skills and Technique In this section we will look at the various interview stages: Preparation, Arrival, Interview and Follow up. Preparation Most of this should be done days or weeks in advance: Clothing: Make sure your suit / dress is dry cleaned and shirts / tops ironed. Shoes polished. Directions: Make sure ...
Read More10 Ways to Banish Interview Nerves
by CK Group (Science, Clinical, Engineers and IT Recruitment)
1. Prepare! - Type out potential interview questions and prepare answers for them. - Use the STAR technique when answering questions. Describe the situation, then the task, then the actions and finally the results you attained. This will prevent you from answering interview questions vaguely, ensuring you get to the point. - Create ...
Read MoreBefore and during your interview
by CK Group (Science, Clinical, Engineers and IT Recruitment)
That perfect Science job is in your grasp- your final hurdle is your scientific job interview. Here are a few tips to help you ace your interview: Before your interview: - Preparation −The golden rule for success at a scientific interview is preparation. By doing your research you will go into the interview feeling confident and ...
Read More25 Interview Mistakes
by CK Group (Science, Clinical, Engineers and IT Recruitment)
Following a recent poll via Linked, asking 'In your opinion, what is the worst mistake someone could make at an interview?', CK Clinical can now reveal the top 25 mistakes to avoid at an interview, as decided by professionals registered on Linkedin: - Speaking negatively about a former employer. - Showing up late. - Showing up ...
Read MoreHow to prepare for your interview...
by CK Group (Science, Clinical, Engineers and IT Recruitment)
Give yourself a pat on the back- you've got an interview for that perfect science job! You have obviously impressed your potential employer through your well-written CV and the next step is to bowl them over at interview. The key to success during a scientific interview is preparation. Through good preparation you are more likely to...
Read More13 Ways to Make a Good First Impression
by CK Group (Science, Clinical, Engineers and IT Recruitment)
So it's your first day of your new science job and it is vital you make a great first impression.Here's how... 1. Arrive early: Nothing creates a worse first impression than arriving late on your first day. Make sure you arrive a few minutes early to be on the safe side. 2. Dress the part: Wear something that will make you fee...
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