“Tell me about yourself” how to prepare your elevator pitch

A significant number of people we work with have faced the question “Tell me about yourself” at interview.  You might have had this question yourself and found it difficult to answer – that isn’t uncommon. Well in this blog we give lots of tops tips that will make answering this question simpler.

Confidence and Self Esteem

Research suggests that over 85% of us suffer from a lack of confidence and/or self-esteem, while there are no quick fixes, no overnight solutions and no miracle pills there are things that you can do that will make a difference…

5 tips to reducing loneliness and isolation

Humans are social creatures, we are genetically wired to seek out social contact with others. Years ago, this social connection kept us alive and safe within our tribes and although the meaning behind this connection may have evolved over the years, it is still just as important in today’s society.

Answering the “Strengths and/or Weaknesses” question

For many, the interview question “Tell me about your strengths/weaknesses” can be a daunting moment and difficult to answer on the spot. However, as with all interview questions, thinking about what you might say beforehand will make answering this question easier and help you stand out from other candidates because you have thought about your response ahead of the Interview.

Answering competency based interview questions

Competency, sometimes referred to as behavioural or situational, based interviews are used by recruiters to explore and understand how you have dealt with specific situations in the past and identify if you have the skills, competencies and behavioural traits they are looking for.

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