Flattered, guilty, doubtful, fear of change – these are probably some of the emotions you will feel during your resignation. Sometimes just one, or maybe the whole lot, depending on how your manager reacts. Resigning isn’t meant to be easy, but what we must remember and what should make us feel more confident is that it is very often the only thing that belongs to us. It does not need to be accepted, negotiated or signed. We own it. Another glimpse of optimism is that your resignation should mean that you are that much closer to realizing your wish list – the 5 things you said you would like to change about your current company/position when you began your search. But very often this is all forgotten by the craftiness of the counteroffer.

Did you know it can cost your company up to 5 times more to replace you than to keep you on board? So your manager’s initial reaction will probably be to ask you to stay because he/she will be under enormous pressure to keep you. With this in mind it might be a good idea for us to expect a counter offer because on almost every occasion it is easier and more economical for companies to keep us than to go through the rigmarole of replacing us. (more…)

Remember this: interviews are a two-way discussion. Most candidates don’t realise that their interviewer not only welcomes questions but in fact expects them! By preparing questions that will gain you a thorough understanding of expectations and show your potential employer that you are interested in the company and the role. However there is a caveat; make sure they are relevant to industry, market, company and role.

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1. Your CV should be printed in black ink using a plain typeface, on good quality white / cream paper.
2. Rather don’t include decorative borders or pictures
3. If applying by post, your CV and cover letter should be submitted in a quality envelope and clearly addressed. If applying by e-mail, time should be taken designing and formatting to ensure your details read clearly. Send a copy to yourself to check before submitting it.

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There are a few basic questions that all interviewers ask to get to know you as a person and as a potential employee. Knowing what to expect will help to prepare concise and on-topic answers before the time giving you the edge on your way to your dream job.

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Over the years we have collected popular interview questions and one of the best ways to feel confidence before a job interview is to formulate answers to common questions and practice before the day of the interview

1. When were you most satisfied in your job?
2. What motivates you in a job and in your personal life?
3. How do you handle criticism and conflict?

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Explaining what you can do for the company is important during your intervew but so is building rapport with your interviewer. Here are 3 ways to achieve this:

1. Mirror their body language – Even if you feel nervous, be poised and friendly. If the interviewer uses open body language – leaning towards you or keeping their arns open – do the same.
2. Find common interests – Look for ways you are alike. Perhaps shared interests or experiences. Ideally they will be work-related.
3. Tell stories with a moral – Every story you tell should have a purpose. This will convey your most desirable qualities – loyalty, work ethic or trustworthiness.

All the effort you’ve put into your CV is for one purpose – to get an interview. Sticking with the basics and providing accurate and concise information regarding your background, skills and experience will go a long way to securing your dream job. Theses 5 tactics are the the foundation for every successful interview:
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It may seem obvious, but the more you know, the less you’ll panic. The more preparation you do, the more confidence you’ll have. In this edition of our ongoing series titled The Winning Formula: Tips and Tricks For a Successful Interview we delve into one something almost all of of will experience at some point in our careers: interview nerves.
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Preparation is the name of the game when it comes to interviews. Time spent preparing for an interview is a worthwhile investment in you career. These tips might seem obvious at first but when feeling the stress you can easily forget the basics! (more…)