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Feb 10, 2015

Tips to Impress in Your Video Interview

First off, let’s start by defining what a video interview is. Video is the latest tool used by recruiters and employers to screen and interview job seekers in the first, second and third stages of the screening and hiring process. Whether you’re participating in an in-person or virtual interview your goal is the same — to make a lasting impression that earns you a subsequent interview. Yet virtual interviews present unique challenges, including use of technology, management of setting, and the ability to effectively show enthusiasm and interest, sell your qualifications, and send the right “vibe” in the absence of ...

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Feb 6, 2015

12 Tips to Make LinkedIn Help You Find a Job Or Have a Job Find You

Want to use LinkedIn to find a job or boost your career, but not sure where to start? Here are some ways to get the most out of the professional networking site. Customize your URL Your URL (uniform resource locator) is the address of your LinkedIn page on the Web. Customizing it will drive it toward the top of a Google search on your name. On your profile page next to the rectangular grey “Edit” button to the right of your name, click on the drop-down menu, and then click on “Public profile settings.” Halfway down the page on ...

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Jul 23, 2014

The Ultimate 15 Tips for a Great Skype Interview

The Skype video interview is now firmly part of the job application process. Got a job interview via Skype? Skype interviews are quickly becoming common practice. More and more employers are conducting initial job interviews over Skype or other online services, hoping to get a better feel for candidates than a phone conversation might allow. Did you know? 18% of candidates have experienced a video interview in the past year, more than double the amount from a year ago, according to a survey by Right Management. 82% of hiring managers have used Skype, and 6% have used pre-recorded platforms. ...

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Jul 15, 2014

What’s The Worst Question To Be Asked In a Job Interview?

A while back, we asked readers to send in some examples of bad interview questions — and below the response we got! Here are some of our favourites. While brainteaser questions are no longer trendy, some companies still rely on them. Read up on these challenging questions and be prepared in case you run into one. Interviewers ask these questions to test your thinking and check your problem-solving skills. They want to find out if you can think logically and think under pressure and they want to see how well you’ll go compared with the other applicants. It’s all ...

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Jun 18, 2014

The 15 Toughest Job Interview Questions

Being prepared is half the battle. Let’s face it; no one likes being interviewed and the job interview process. We know that some interview questions can be tough. To offer guidance on dealing with incredibly tough questions during a job interview, we present the following outstanding responses to 15 tough interview questions. And remember, if you’re on the look out for a job, check out our PA Privé careers page for personal assistant jobs, London PA jobs and more. Question #1 What did you not like about your last employer? What the employer wants to know: The interviewer has asked you to say ...

Jun 18, 2014 | 1 Comment

Jun 4, 2014

Top 15 Interview Mistakes that Can Ruin your Job Search

Are you looking for a job? We all know how hard it is to find employment lately, but while you may be putting forth your best effort, you may also be doing a few things to sabotage yourself. Many people make significant job search mistakes and never even know about it. Especially if your search is taking longer than you anticipated, you’re probably wondering where you went wrong. If you’ve found your job search to take longer than you anticipated, there’s a chance you’re making some mistakes holding you back from landing a job. To help you find more clarity in ...

Jun 4, 2014 | 3 Comments

Apr 14, 2014

Understanding Your Body Language

Research has shown that 50% to as much as 100% of your message is communicated through your body language. However, only a few people are consciously aware of how to interpret this information effectively in their lives. Click through for more PAs career advice. What it means body language? Body Language – technically known as kinesics (pronounced ‘kineesicks’) – is a significant aspect of modern communications and relationships. Body language is the unconscious and conscious transmission and interpretation of feelings, attitudes, and moods, through: Body posture, movement, physical state, position and relationship to other bodies, objects and ...

Apr 14, 2014 | 3 Comments

Mar 20, 2014

Using Social Networking Sites to Boost your Job Search

Social media has broken down many communication barriers and allows you to connect with people you might not know on a personal level but have shared interests with, which can be useful in finding your next job. By carefully managing your online brand, you can create job opportunities for yourself. Click here if you need some Personal Assistant CV/PA CV advice. Start making the most of your online networks by following our steps. Make yourself visible Gone are the days of sifting through the papers to find a job. Today’s graduates need to be savvy to compete ...

Mar 20, 2014 | 4 Comments

Dec 10, 2013

Telephone Interview – Questions

Click through if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions. Why do employers use telephone interviews? Employers usually use telephone interviews when they receive a lot of applications or are recruiting for a lot of positions. It’s a way of narrowing down the candidates into a number that it is possible for them to interview face-to-face. How long do they last? They varied in length, generally takes between 20-25 minutes but can take up to 1 hour. Advantages of telephone interviews: For the employer: They are time and cost-effective – most last about 20-25 minutes. They test your ...

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Dec 10, 2013

How to Write a Curriculum Vitae

A good curriculum vitae – or CV – is vital when looking for work, especially when there are numerous candidates for the same job, so what should it contain? It takes recruiters an average of “6 seconds before they make the initial “fit or not fit decision” on candidates based on CVs, according to research conducted by The Ladders. Click through if you need advice with personal assistant interview questions or PA interview questions. What to include Always accompany your CV with an introductory covering letter giving relevant information about how you would suit the job. Tips to keep in mind. ...

Dec 10, 2013 | 1 Comment