This is a common interview question and given the feedback we receive from students, considered to be quite a difficult one to answer. Start by understanding why the employer is asking it and talk about a topic that genuinely interests and excites you. Continue reading
The hours spent perfecting your CV and application have paid off and you’ve been invited for an interview – congratulations! But it’s not time to relax just yet, you still have one of the most important stages to come. Continue reading
To be in with the best chance of acing a graduate job interview, preparation is key. Though you can never predict exactly how an interview will go, there are certain common interview questions that come up time and time again. By preparing and practicing your answers to these questions, you’ll feel more in control and … Continue reading
What are the skills that graduates think are important to recruiters? And are there any differences in what recruiters consider to be relevant? Recent research reveals some interesting findings… Continue reading
Mistakes are inevitable, we all make them. But what is the employer really assessing in your answer to this interview question? Continue reading
‘When do I go to the top of the pay scale…can I leave early on a Friday afternoon…when can I expect to take over from you?’ On reflection, probably not the most appropriate questions to pose when the employer asks you if you have any questions at the end of an interview – but what … Continue reading
Each year, the Institute of Student Employers (formerly the Association of Graduate Recruiters) undertakes a survey of its members. 200 recruiters responded to the 2017 survey. Between them they recruited 31,630 students during 2017. They employ between them 2.8 million staff across more than 16 sectors. Whilst this is a small sample of UK recruiters … Continue reading
