Category Archives: Selection

In the first of a series on acing assessment centres, today we’re going to look at the group discussion assessment, what your assessors are looking for, and the steps you can take to shine. (read more)

Increasingly you’ll find that interviewers are asking you “negative” interview questions as a way of testing you. For instance, they may ask you “what do you see as your biggest weaknesses?”

People justifiably find these type of questions difficult to answer and often struggle to respond without talking themselves out of a promotion. (read more)

At some point in your career you may find yourself in a position where you’re aiming to get promoted – but you can’t take the natural move into your line manager’s job, because it doesn’t seem likely they will move on. This can be frustrating, and it can often seem like a roadblock in your development which is difficult to overcome.

However, the good news is that it needn’t be! (read more)

It’s easy to get disheartened when you apply for a move or promotion but don’t make it through to the interview stage. However, if it happens it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re not a suitable candidate for the role – it may just be that the recruiter/interviewer can’t see past your CV. (read more)