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In part 1 last week, we looked at what to do before interview day to help you answer questions better  (preparation, research, prediction and practice). Today we give you further advice for the interview day itself and how to look back on it after it’s done. On interview day Calm your nerves ...

You have drafted a cover letter and sent off your resumé. The call or email came through; you’ve been shortlisted! The end is now in sight! But there’s still just one more hurdle to clear: the interview. And it’s in English! No one really enjoys interviews (if you’re one of the rare few, you wouldn’t be reading this article right now…). However, with these top tips in hand, you’ll be able to sail through it more smoothly than you might expect. Before interview day ...

Finding employment has been especially tough for a handful of years now. Already a nerve-wracking situation, the job search has become a paralysing experience for many and can even leave you feeling dejected and without hope. Never fear, this step-by-step guide to getting hired will ease your worries and set you in a solid direction for success.  Step 1 ...

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview. ...

Whether you are a recent graduate or a seasoned professional, job interviews can be daunting. A careless or inappropriate comment could cost you the opportunity. Andrew Morris, Managing Director, Greater China, Robert Half International, offers some useful guidance on what not to say to a hiring manager during an interview. ...

根據多項調查研究，見工面試的頭五分鐘往往已決定了求職者是否得到面試官的信任，故此怎樣回答第一條問題更形重要。如果表現理想，能給對方一個良好的印象，同時也增加自信。 以下和大家談談最常見的第一個問題，就是：‘Tell me about yourself.’ 可從兩方面回答：第一是關於自己的資歷、工作能力或專長等，第二是你可以為公司帶來甚麼？ 自己的資歷和專長首先可簡要地介紹你的資歷和工作上的專長，讓面試官對你有初步的認識。請看一例：I got a diploma in hotel and tourism management from ABC University. I have been working as a front desk officer in DEF hotel for three years. I have developed my practical skills in hotel industry, and know how to deal with different types of people. I love to help people, enjoy meeting new friends. I’m hardworking and don’t mind working long hours. 如果現在沒有工作的話，可綜合描述工作上的專長。 ...

有讀者詢問有些求職專家建議在見工面試時，不應過於自大或誇張，以免令面試官覺得你自滿或言過其實。相反的一派則認為要表現出自信，才可留給對方積極正面的印象。究竟我們應該怎樣取捨呢？ 筆者覺得這是一個非常好的問題，也是面試的重要策略( interview strategy )。首先，我們要認清見工面試的目標是得到這份工作，並不是要和對方辯論，取得勝利，而是要說服面試官你是擔任這份工作的最佳人選( the best candidate )。因此，工作的性質和要求( nature and requirements of the job )至為關鍵。 列舉事實，證明論點例如工作要求具備流利英語，你可以說：‘I am good at English and I’ve won the prizes in many English speech contests.’這是自信的表現，也用了事實來證明。最好能結合工作要求：‘And so, I believe I can handle the requests from customers who speak English.’ ...

When preparing for an interview, most people go over education, work achievements, projects they have run, successes they have had, and challenges they have faced and overcome, writes Nick Wheatley. ...

Internships with major companies are a powerful weapon in the race to find employment, writes Ben Kwok. ...

They say that patience is a virtue. If you’re embarking on the hunt for a new job in this market then you would be wise to heed these words, writes Katharine de Vaal. ...