job interviews

Practical interview advice, example answers, hiring manager psychology, and proven techniques to help you perform with confidence and stand out in the process.

How Hiring Managers Really Compare Candidates in the Final Round

How Hiring Managers Really Compare Candidates in the Final Round

You’ve made it to the final round. You’re up against two or three other people who all have the right skills, the right experience, and a solid interview performance. From your side, it feels like a coin toss. But from inside that hiring room, it’s never random.

The Truth About ‘Culture Fit’: How It’s Used Against Candidates

The Truth About ‘Culture Fit’: How It’s Used Against Candidates

If you have been through a job interview recently, chances are you have either been told, or suspected, that you were rejected because you were “not the right culture fit”. It is one of the most common phrases that candidates hear, yet one of the least explained. At first glance

Answering The Most Common Job Interview Questions

I’ve been a recruiter for over 20 years. In that time, I’ve sat in hundreds (probably thousands) of interviews, and the same questions come up again and again. Doesn’t matter what industry, role, or level you’re applying for—chances are you’ll face at least a

The 5 Red Flags That Kill Candidates After the Interview

The 5 Red Flags That Kill Candidates After the Interview

Sometimes you walk out of an interview thinking you did well. Then the panel meet, and five minutes later you’re out of the running. Here’s why. It’s not always about competence. At interview stage, the assumption is that you can already do the job. What knocks people

How To Prepare For Your Job Interview Like A Pro

How To Prepare For Your Job Interview Like A Pro

In my 20+ years as a recruiter I’ve interviewed hundreds of candidates and you can tell within the first five minutes of the interview whether they’re prepared or not. Why does preparing for a job interview matter? Well it shows your interviewers that you’re taking it seriously

The 10-Minute Window That Decides Most Job Interviews

The 10-Minute Window That Decides Most Job Interviews

You think interviews are about the full hour. They’re not. The decision is usually made in the first ten minutes. By the time you’ve finished your opening story, most hiring managers have already decided whether you’re a “yes”, a “maybe”, or a “no.” The rest of the

What Hiring Managers Actually Mean When They ask “Tell Me About Yourself?”

What Hiring Managers Actually Mean When They ask “Tell Me About Yourself?”

There’s one interview question you’ll nearly always get asked. Sounds simple. But it’s where most people mess it up: “So, tell me about yourself.” And that’s when the rambling starts. Or the hard sell. Or the full career autobiography. Let’s clear this up. Most people