Job interview tips

We have hot tips on how to prepare for a job interview, what to wear to an interview, how to answer interview questions and generally make a good impression. If you’ve got an interview over the phone, a video interview, or a group interview we’ve got handy hints for those too.

Job interview question and answer: Describe a situation where you had to deal with a difficult person

All of us have had to deal with difficult people at some ...

Job interview question and answer: Describe a situation where you had to show leadership

If you’ve ever played a project manager, supervisory or m...

Job interview question and answer: What accomplishments are you most proud of?

This is your chance to let the employer know about some o...

Job interview question and answer: Why do you want to work here?

This question gives you the opportunity to express why yo...

Job interview question and answer: If you were an animal, what would you be?

It is becoming increasingly common for interviewers to th...

What did I do wrong? How to ask for feedback

If you’ve got job interview rejection letters piling up i...

Interview tips for mature-age workers

Now that you’ve gotten over the first hurdle – nabbing an...

Job interview question and answer: What's your biggest weakness?

One of the most dreaded of all interview questions is the...

Job interview question and answer: Do you prefer to work alone or in a team?

The way you answer this is obviously going to depend on t...

Job interview question and answer: Tell me about a time you experienced failure and how you handled it

Don’t be spooked by this question. It’s no shame to ackno...

Job interview question and answer: What motivates you?

This question is more than just an interview question – i...

Job interview question and answer: What are your pet hates?

Warning: don’t use this question as an opportunity to whi...

Sample post-job interview feedback letter

Don’t let job-hunting make you feel like you are going aroun...

What to expect with psychometric tests

Nowadays over 70 per cent of large Australian firms use p...

Questions to ask during a job interview

You’re preparing for an upcoming interview and have been ...

How to answer interview questions

Before you find yourself in the interview hot seat, prepa...

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