Interview Questions & Tips

What did I do wrong? How to ask for feedback

If you’ve got job interview rejection letters piling up in a corner of your lounge room and you’re continually left feeling frustrated, jobless and penniless, wondering ‘what did I do wrong!?’ – it’s about time you did something about it.

How to ace a job interview

Are you going for interviews but never seem to get job offers? Here's some advice on how to stand out in an interview for all the right reasons.

How to create chemistry with your interviewer

You've got some winning credentials, but it all boils down to whether you can build rapport with your interviewer. It could be what lands you the job!

Job interview question: Discuss your resume

Any time you walk into an interview, you have to be prepared to talk through your resume with the interviewer. Here's how you need to tackle it.

Handy makeover tips to help you land that job

Appearances do matter! We offer some advice on how to put your best look forward when you go for that interview.

Job interview question and answer: What are your new year's resolutions?

If a question like this crops up, it’s safe to assume that your interviewer is interested in more than just your well-intentioned resolve to quit smoking and join the gym.

Job interview question and answer: What did you earn in your previous job?

Things can get a little uncomfortable when a potential employer asks you this question.

Job interview question and answer: What do you see yourself doing in the first 30 days of this job?

This question may seem pretty tricky to answer at first. Don’t worry, the recruiter does not expect you to know every aspect of the role that you are interviewing for.

Job interview question and answer: If you were a brand, which would you be?

Are you innovative and creative like Apple or bright and cheeky like Virgin? This interview question is an opportunity to sell your capabilities and personality while showing off a bit of your general knowledge.

Job interview question and answer: Who is your role model?

To answer this question, think of people who embody the qualities that you most admire and that would be most valued in the position you’re applying for. Explain why you look up to them and how they have influenced you either directly or indirectly.

Job interview question and answer: What can you offer that no one else can?

When the interviewer asks you this question, they’re getting to the key issue: why should they hire you and not someone else? Answering this persuasively could clinch the deal and make the difference between a job offer and a rejection letter.

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