Interview tips

The job interview: how to answer competency-based questions

These are not the same as the “walk me through your CV” or “tell me about what you did at Company X”. What is a competency-based interview question? These are…

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Interview questions for management consultancy jobs: spot the hidden agenda!

When preparing for your management consultancy job interview there are a myriad of possible questions or angles the interviewer might consider. Many you can prepare for, but some are more…

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Top tips for a video interview

One of the few upsides of the Coronavirus lockdowns was the revolution in interviewing. Video was once seen as at best a bit quirky and mostly a non-starter. For much…

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How to position “unemployed” when looking for a new job

Do I mention being unemployed? For people in freelance careers this may be no big deal. But for anyone used to a full time permanent job it can feel pretty…

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Interview Preparation and a Guide to Interview Success

Securing a management consulting job interview Effective Interview Preparation – How to prepare for an interview During the interview – How to make a good first impression at interview –…

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Interview tips

As part of our work, we regularly offer our candidates advice and support. Whether it is around tweaking CVs or preparing for interviews, we can be impartial and provide the help candidates need to ensure they are successful. Having worked in this industry for so long, we have built up a wealth of knowledge and understand what employers are looking for. This enables us to have a deeper understanding of questions that might appear simple, or how to really stand out. If you are looking for some extra reading or support ahead of a significant interview coming up, read some of our top blog posts on interview advice: