14 tricky random interview questions and tips on how to tackle them 

While most recruiters ask straightforward questions to establish your expertise, career history and if you’re a good fit for the team, some ask curve-ball questions tough enough to fluster even the most prepared job seekers. How can you tackle these bizarre interview questions without showing how they intimidate you? And, if a recruiter asks a … Read more

Five words you should never use in a job interview – and STAR method that will guarantee you the job

Experts have shared the five words you should never use in an interview – and why they might harm your chances of getting the job.  Director at Hays recruitment agency Jason Walker said words like ‘obviously’, ‘we’ and ‘workaholic’ should be avoided at all costs in interviews, while Manager at Randstad Technologies Ian Scott said … Read more

Angela Rayner reveals she had mum sectioned to stop her self-harming, in heart-rending interview 

Labour deputy leadership hopeful Angela Rayner reveals she had to section her mother to stop her self-harming when she was a child in heart-rending joint interview She grew up having to care for Lynn Bowen, who suffered severe depression Once had to have her mother sectioned to prevent self-harm attempt Ms Bowen spoke of her … Read more

Nine surprising interview tips to help you stand out from the competition

Competition for finding a job in 2020 is fierce. More than half of workers plan to look for a new role this year, one recruiter claims.  There are many reasons why people choose to move on from their roles – Hays’ salary and recruiting trends 2020 guide shows, for example, that 37 per cent believe … Read more

5 ways you can land yourself a job interview after leaving secondary school

Primary school, secondary school, A Levels, university; ever feel like your life is on rails towards a specific point?  Contemporary conventional wisdom is that university is a must for anyone turning 18, as it results in better pay and opportunities over the course of your working life. However, as the cost of university becomes more … Read more