If there’s one thing that job seekers have in common, it’s feeling anxious before a job interview. In a study carried out by employee screening company JDP, 93% of people admitted to experiencing job interview anxiety. Here at The CV Guru, we want to help you feel empowered about the whole job application process, including the interview round. That’s why …
Smart casual or just smart? What is appropriate interview attire and does it matter?
So you have submitted all your applications or handed in your CV to potential employers and you have started to receive interview invitations. I have written blogs on how to prepare yourself for an interview and what questions you could ask an employer but what should you wear for that interview and does it really matter? Unfortunately it is absolutely …
Questions you can ask at the end of an interview?
No one likes the dreaded “Do you have any questions for us?” at the end of an interview. You have just been through, what feels like, an interrogation, and the last thing you are thinking about is: ‘what can I ask that won’t make me blow my chances?’ This is when you go blank and run the risk of leaving a potentially disastrous last …
Your body language in an interview
Although preparing for an interview is very important you also need to be aware of your body language during an interview. Even if you answer all the questions perfectly if you have negative body language you could jeopardise your chances at being offered the role. But what is the right body language? When you mention “body language” to someone in …